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Acklands-Grainger Canada names new president

Latest News 16th April 2012

O.W. Eric Nowlin has been named to the position of president of Acklands-Grainger Inc., Grainger's Canadian subsidiary with 2011 revenues of Cdn$982 million. In this role, Nowlin will oversee the growth and performance of Acklands–Grainger and will report directly to Mike Pulick, senior vice-president and president of Grainger International. "Eric brings an impressive track record of delivering results and developing talent that will benefit the Acklands–Grainger team and our customers," Pulick said. "The business is performing very well and I'm confident Eric will help Acklands–Grainger advance its goal of helping businesses be more efficient and keeping employees safe on the…

Out with the Old: Remote B.C. hospital brings in the new with boiler replacements

Latest News 16th April 2012

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The hard fact of running any facility is that no equipment lasts forever. No matter the make, model, degree of use, or quality of maintenance, every thing eventually reaches the end of its useful lifecycle. This can end in costly repairs or full-out replacements. How a facility manages this transition differs from industry to industry, but for those in the financially constrained healthcare industry, an extra effort must be made to find solutions with financial, environmental and energy efficiency benefits. This was the challenge for British Columbia’s Kootenay Lake Hospital, when its management was faced with deciding the fate of…

Metal recycler fined after worker burned cutting railcar coupling

Latest News 16th April 2012

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Triple M Metal Corp., a Brampton company that recycles metal, was fined $75,000 for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was injured. On May 25, 2010, at the company's facility in Hamilton, a worker was using a torch to cut a railcar coupling. The coupling contained a cylinder that held compressed hydraulic fluids. The torch pierced the cylinder, allowing the hydraulic fluids to escape and ignite. The worker suffered second and third degree burns. A Ministry of Labour investigation found that the company's procedures to identify hazardous materials failed to ensure that objects containing…

Imperial Oil rewarding Mobil customers with Hawaiian vacation

Latest News 16th April 2012

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For the third straight year, Imperial Oil is rewarding loyal customers of Mobil 1 and Mobil Delvac. Mobil customers in Canada can enter for a chance to win one of three Hawaiian Escapes worth approximately $8,000 each. During the long Canadian winter, imagine an opportunity to jet away to a warm, sunny climate like Hawaii – a possibility with this year’s Win with Mobil promotion. As well, there are 90 Netbooks to be won through the daily instant prize giveaway. Imperial’s Win with Mobil contest runs between Feb. 1, 2012, and April 30, 2012. “Our Win with Mobil promotion gives…

SGS accredited by BINDT to conduct TKY weld joints UT training in China

Latest News 16th April 2012

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China continuously undergoes rapid development in industrial manufacturing and related products, including aviation, steel structure, shipping, marine, petrochemical, pressure vessels and special equipment. During the manufacturing process of these products, the highest priority is placed on the quality of the components, including the weld joints, of which many are of the node, nozzle and ‘T’ configuration. Consequently, there is a demand for NDT personnel to determine the quality and lifespan of the products containing TKY weld joints and thus save costs (and possibly lives) which could arise from catastrophic failure, unplanned downtime or extended maintenance periods.

New nuclear nozzle inspection robot passes the test

Latest News 16th April 2012

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A new robotic arm scanner for the automated inspection of nozzle welds in nuclear reactors has successfully completed demonstration trials after two years in development.

ATH (NDT) Consultants gains BINDT Outside Agency Approval

Latest News 16th April 2012

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Following a successful BINDT audit on 12 December 2011, ATH (NDT) Consultants has been approved by BINDT as an Approved Outside Agency to provide qualification of NDT personnel against EN4179 and Level 3 consultancy services.

MAINTEC chosen for the launch of new products

Latest News 16th April 2012

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Given that predictive maintenance and condition monitoring are core applications for FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras, the company will be making another big splash at MAINTEC. Thanks to its policy of continuous development there is always something new on FLIR’s MAINTEC stands and 2012 will be no exception to this rule. Indeed, FLIR will launch several new products at the show.

AGR welcomes new team members

Latest News 16th April 2012

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Due to a high demand for its products and as part of its continued growth and expansion plan, AGR has recently recruited new hardware design and electronics engineers.

Highly innovative technology enablers for aerospace

Latest News 16th April 2012

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The UK’s aerospace sector is set to benefit from £6 million of government investment in collaborative research and development projects that encourage innovative solutions to some of the higher-risk challenges facing the industry. The projects will develop technology that will grow the sector and give the industry a competitive advantage in the global market.

Engaging with NDT

Latest News 16th April 2012

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So, why engage with NDT? Principally, the role of NDT is to augment and enhance the human senses. The vast majority of inspection of plant and equipment is carried out by suitably qualified and experienced people, who are able to visually examine those items, making use of their other senses as well as sight: ie aural – how the item sounds when operating; tactile – how the item feels when operating; and even olfactory – how the item smells when operating. Those of you who drive will have done this sort of inspection – you just know if your car doesn’t look, sound, feel or smell right!

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