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SMART MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING WEEK 2024 CELEBRATES ITS ‘BUZZIEST’ EVER YEAR WITH NEW RECORD ATTENDANCE

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From robot dogs having dance offs with Terminator robots, to incredible guitar work from the winner of the Guitar Legends competition, to Richard Noble OBE’s inexhaustible passion for involving young people in engineering and his next world record attempt - Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024 certainly delivered on its promise to be ‘a Festival of Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering’. Proof of the extraordinary success is that it drew a record number of 13,428 attendees, an increase of 30% on 2023.

“The buzz at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week was undeniable” said Grace Gilling, Managing Director, The Manufacturer, part of Nineteen Group “I don’t know if it was the live music at the entrance or the Graffiti Wall or the number of interactive features or maybe even the specially created Smart Hoperator beer, but the excitement created a perfect atmosphere in which to do business. Exhibitors were having fun; visitors were having fun and it all just...worked.”

Researched and produced by The Manufacturer, who are owned by award-winning organisers, Nineteen Group, the event reaffirmed its status as the largest manufacturing and engineering technology show in the UK, with 470 exhibitors showcasing hundreds of innovative products and solutions. Across eight free-to-attend solutions theatres, the event offered a dynamic mix of more than 150 insightful presentations on subjects such as digital transformation, IIOT and connectivity and industrial data, as well as practical workshops by the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, and cutting-edge technology in the Made Smarter Innovation Showcase and the Start Up Zone.

Part of the reason for attracting a record attendance in 2024 has been attributed to the co-location of Drives & Controls for the first time as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week.

The event included a dizzying number of activities, from JJA Snack’s working chocolate factory to Fanuc hosting the world skills qualifiers for industrial robotics, some of which began prior to the exhibitions opening their doors and some that took place after they closed. “I was really surprised” said Jon Morris, Marketing Manager from ifm “I heard The Shadow Monkeys band start the after-show party at 4.30pm and looked at our stand and the others close by, and they were all still busy, which is unusual as experienced exhibitors will attest. With so much to see and do visitors stayed on".

Attendees looking for insight and knowledge-sharing were able to join the event’s summits; the Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit focused on the opportunities and challenges of digitalising manufacturing processes. For those seeking deeper, specialist debates, the Industrial Data & AI Summit and the Automation & Robotics Accelerator Symposium provided forums for collaboration and discussion on niche topics within manufacturing.

The Marketing to Manufacturers Breakfast proved very popular, with a full theatre and a crowd gathered outside to hear about the £4.5billion of government funding that manufacturers will be spending over the next 24 months.

Some of the fringe activities that took place included Enginuity's 10th Annual Skills Awards, celebrating excellence in skills development within engineering and manufacturing, and the Top 100 Awards that celebrates the heroes of the UK’s manufacturing sector.

Plus, the STEM programme featured several academic institutions and partners, such as Coventry University with its IMechE Formula AI Car and Formula Student cars who were talking to visiting students and pupils about a future in engineering. The new visitor trails ensured inquisitive visitors maximized their learning and networking opportunities with themed stands and guided experiences. The trails explored cutting-edge projects and innovations such as the Best of British Showcase and ensured interactions with industry professionals and, for students and apprentices, insights into potential career paths in engineering and manufacturing.

With its festival vibe, well-being zone and eclectic mix of attractions and distractions, Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week has certainly created its own niche but essentially its role is to connect buyers with sellers and in this regard, it has been a huge success. As Malcolm Greenhill from Charter Controls said, “I have been exhibiting at industrial events around the world since the 1980s and Drives & Controls 2024 is the best event I have ever been to in terms of both the number and quality of visitors. We have seen a surprising number from large end users.”

The core dates for the Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week exhibitions in 2025 have been confirmed as the 4th and 5th of June. SM&E Week 2024 was once again a carbon neutral event with more trees being added to the Nineteen Group Forest to off-set the event’s carbon footprint.

For more information, visit: https://www.mandeweek.co.uk/ 

Manufacturers are Leading the Charge in AI Adoption, with 61% Predicting to Achieve AI Goals in Just 11 months, Fluke Reliability Survey Finds.

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Business growth, addressing the skills gap and need for greater efficiency are driving plans for AI, machine learning, cloud computing and other digital technology adoption.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation is expected to play a crucial role in manufacturing operations in the next wave of industrial revolution, also known as Industry 5.0. A newly released report by Fluke Reliability, which empowers reliability and maintenance teams with the hardware, software, and services to optimise asset performance, confirms these claims.

Censuswide conducted the research, which surveyed over 600 senior decision makers and maintenance professionals in the U.S., the UK, and Germany. The findings confirm that manufacturers are at the forefront of implementing AI technologies into day-to-day operations.

The results offer a clear, almost unanimous picture of the manufacturing landscape.  AI will be a high business priority for companies over the next 12 months according to 93% of survey respondents. This sentiment is echoed at an organisational level, with 9 in 10 senior decision makers agreeing AI is the priority and over 4 in 5 maintenance managers saying the same.

Regarding the role of AI in predictive maintenance, only 8% of those surveyed are currently operating a predictive maintenance strategy. However, a massive 76.5% want to shift to predictive/proactive maintenance in the future, and AI implementation is viewed as a tool to achieve that goal.

Manufacturers are already turning their intentions into action, on average respondents said they intend to invest 44% of their technology budgets on AI in 2024 alone. In fact, (30%) of those surveyed plan to invest 51-75% of their technology budget on AI this year.

While only 9% of manufacturers agree that they have completed their Industry 5.0 goals to date, the majority (61%) expect to achieve their AI goals in just 11 months.

“Predictive maintenance is becoming a need, not a want - especially as skilled labour is hard to come by and retain,” says Ankush Malhotra, President of Fluke Reliability. “AI offers a clear pathway and there is a strong belief within the industry that manufacturers who don’t adapt to the benefits are likely to be left behind. The results of this survey show that while many industries are talking about AI implementation, manufacturers are walking the talk.” 

Of those looking to invest in the next 12 months, the need for adoption was largely driven by the benefits of AI implementation including:

  • the ability to develop new products and services (35%)
  • provide a new way to address data processing and analysis requirements (35%)
  • a means to address the call for improvements to customer service (35%)
  • the demand for improved efficiency and productivity (34%)
  • ways to compensate for the skilled labour shortage (31%).

“It’s no surprise that manufacturers are bullish in their adoption of AI,” said Aaron Merkin, Chief Technology Officer, Fluke Reliability. “We know it works and have customers who have seen value in as little as three months.”

For the full survey results, please visit the Fluke website.

Belzona SF6-FIX Leak Solution Launch

Belzona proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary SF6 Leak Solution.

As the world grapples with the urgency of minimising greenhouse gas emissions, Belzona takes a proactive stance by introducing its solution to SF6 leakage. Belzona SF6-FIX can reduce leaks to undetectable levels, mitigating the environmental hazards associated with SF6 usage.

What is Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6)?

Sulphur hexafluoride or SF6 is a synthetic gas comprised of one sulphur and six fluoride atoms. It is commonly used in medium and high voltage electrical equipment to insulate live electrical parts and to switch the flow of electrical current on and off. This same equipment, crucial for the efficient functioning of power grids, also plays a pivotal role in connecting the generation and storage of renewable energy.

Why is Stopping SF6 Leaks So Important?

Despite its utility, SF6 is incredibly detrimental to the planet. With a warming potential that is a staggering 23,500 times higher than carbon dioxide (CO2)[1], SF₆ is the most potent greenhouse gas. This means that even in minute quantities, SF6 has a disproportionately significant impact on global warming. Worryingly, the Environmental Protection Agency notes that leak detection surveys show approximately 10 percent of circuit breaker populations leak and, 85% of these leaks are releasing enough of this dangerous gas to be considered significant. Frequent leaks of such a potent greenhouse gas have become a serious contributing factor to global warming.

Commenting on Belzona's new solution for SF6 leakage, one of the main developers, Training Facilitator, Karl Rodman, said:

“By implementing this solution, the amount of harmful SF6 being released into the atmosphere will be significantly reduced. Belzona has created a necessary solution to a prolific problem in this integral industry. Belzona SF6-FIX not only addresses the environmental concerns surrounding SF6 leakage, but also contributes to the sustainable and efficient functioning of power grids”.

The Online Leak Solution in Action

This electric switch gear flange within a Power Distribution Substation was leaking 70kg of SF6 per month. In addition to being devastating for the environment, such leaks incur substantial costs, as local authorities can issue hefty fines. Leveraging a strategic combination of expertly applied specialist materials, including reinforcement sheets alongside Belzona's advanced resin and coatings, Belzona successfully stemmed the leak in just one day, without the need to degas the system.

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Electric Switch Gear Flange with SF6 Leak                       SF6 Leakage Sealed with Belzona SF6-FIX

Six months into service, the solution was deemed successful. The leak has been reduced to an undetectable level, resulting in a monumental environmental and financial saving. This triumphant application has paved the way for the solution's expansion to other substations, offering a practical and efficient means to propel the global power distribution industry towards a more sustainable future.

 

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Belzona SF6-FIX Leak Solution Launch

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Test Results Show Reduced Need for Air Con with Cool Roof Coating

In recent Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) testing, the results showed that the cool roof coating, Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane), exhibited high solar reflectance properties with an average* SRI of 99.4%. Considering the vicious cycle of increased global temperatures leading to an increased use of air conditioning, which exacerbates the problem further, polymeric technology like this plays a valuable role in mitigating this damaging process.

*Average figure based on SRI calculated in low, medium and high winds.

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Figure 1. Cool roof coating reduces internal temperature of structures

What is a Cool Roof?

A cool roof strongly reflects sunlight and also cools itself by efficiently emitting any heat that has been absorbed. To measure this effect, SRI testing examines a material's solar reflectance and thermal emissivity. The SRI is a value that combines these figures; it is used to indicate how hot a material will likely become when its surface is exposed to solar radiation. The SRI is defined on a scale of 0 - 100, with standard black being 0 and standard white being 100.

The Air Conditioning Global Warming Trap 

Materials with lower SRI values are more likely to absorb a high fraction of the incoming solar energy and become hotter in the sun. A fraction of this absorbed energy is conducted into buildings and structures. With increased internal temperatures, this increases the requirement for air conditioning.

Hand-in-hand with this, this process incurs a considerable carbon footprint. According to research from scientists from NREL and Xerox PARC, in 2022, air conditioning was responsible for 3.94% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is the equivalent of 1,950 million tons of carbon dioxide released annually – and this figure is set to rise.  

As global temperatures continue to increase, this will inevitably lead to a rise in the use of air conditioning. The research predicts increases of 14% in the hottest climate studied (Chennai, India) and of 41% in the mildest (Milan, Italy) by 2050.

Describing the damaging nature of this process, the research describes how: ‘This causes a self-reinforcing pattern that must be addressed through improved cooling, both for the health of humankind and the stabilization of the climate.’



‘Improved Cooling’ Offered by Polymeric Cool Roof Coating

Considering the predicted increase in use of air conditioning, cool roof coatings such as Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane) have an important part to play in helping to minimise this expected growth.

Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane) is a cold-applied liquid coating specially designed for long-term roof protection. With outstanding waterproofing and weatherproofing properties, this single-component, water-based roof coating will bond strongly to all types of roofing materials, following even complex roof contours. It is certified by the British Board of Agrement and ETA-Danmark (European Technical Assessment). The isocyanate-free system has also been proven to provide excellent protection of roofs for in excess of 25 years.

When the SRI testing was conducted in accordance with ASTM E1980-11, Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane) in white achieved an average SRI of 99.4%.

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Figure 2. Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane) cool roof coating

This high SRI figure reflects how this system is optimised for rejecting solar radiation. This means that when a roof is coated in Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane), a significant reduction in internal temperature can be achieved.

This figure can be used to demonstrate compliance with some building codes if the measured Solar Reflectance and Thermal Emittance figures do not comply on their own. 
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Figure 3. Application of roof waterproofing membrane

Reduce Costs and Environmental Impact with Polymeric Technology

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Commenting on the recent test result, Technical Coordinator, Isaac Atkinson said: “Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane) has an important role to play in helping to alleviate the destructive cycle of increased air conditioning usage. By coating roofs with this cool roof system, this will help to reduce internal temperatures, therefore, asset owners can significantly reduce the need to use air conditioning. As a result, this will enable asset owners to not only make significant financial savings, but to also reduce their carbon footprint as well.”

Figure 4. Technical Coordinator at Belzona Limited, Isaac Atkinson

Other Benefits of Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane) Include:

  • Simple application by brush or roller ensures minimum downtime is incurred. 
  • Improved occupant comfort by minimising heat gain inside buildings.
  • Long-term weatherproofing and waterproofing protection.
  • Reduced health and safety risks thanks to solvent-free system. 
For more information about Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane), please click here: www.belzona.com/en/products/3000/3111.aspx
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STEM education, skills & workforce planning a priority for new government to support engineering & technology job surge

EngineeringUK has today launched its policy asks for the next government which are centred around 2 clear priorities: workforce planning and STEM education and skills.

With engineering jobs expected to grow faster than other occupations across the UK between now and 2030, (Engineering Skills Needs – now and into the future 2023) and a lack of people and skills to deliver infrastructure improvements, decarbonisation and growth, the new government needs to urgently address skills shortages and the UK’s changing labour market needs.  

EngineeringUK wants the next government to take a more strategic approach to address skills shortages and the UK’s changing labour market need, and for this to be led by the Cabinet Office. The not-for-profit believes consolidating the work of existing skills taskforces under a new cross-departmental skills committee will encourage collaboration,  reduce siloed thinking and support the next government’s ambitions to grow the economy.

EngineeringUK also wants the new government to develop a holistic STEM education and skills plan, which, if acted on, will help deliver the engineering and technology workforce that the UK so urgently needs, which will address issues and concerns in the education sector.

EngineeringUK’s policy priorities for the next government: 

Strategic workforce planning:

  • Establish a national engineering & technology workforce strategy
  • Ensure a strategic approach to workforce planning based on workforce needs
  • Enhance diversity in the STEM workforce
  • Support international talent via appropriate immigration and visa systems
  • Link STEM education and skills planning to the strategic workforce plan

STEM education and skills plan:

  • Deliver on careers provision
  • Grow and sustain engineering apprenticeships for young people
  • Commit to T Levels
  • Improve STEM teacher recruitment, training and retention


Head of Public Affairs and Policy, Beatrice Barleon comments, “We are asking the next government to take urgent action on workforce planning and address the critical challenges we are facing over STEM skills and teacher shortages in schools and FE providers.”

“Specifically, we want the new government in its first 100 days in office to commit to a national workforce strategy.

“On apprenticeships and T levels, we want to see better access for young people and a commitment that T Levels will continue in England. We also need a long-term careers strategy to ensure schools and colleges have the funding and up-to-date knowledge of 21st engineering careers required to support and inspire young people.”

EngineeringUK are calling on the next government to tackle the STEM teacher shortages head on and invest more in Continuous Professional Development training for STEM teachers. Evidence shows this has a positive impact on teacher retention. 

Read the policy asks in full

For more information visit: EngineeringUK's website

 

Schneider Electric announces UK-based Sustainability Impact Award winners

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Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has been recognised as a European winner in its annual Sustainability Impact Awards.  

Port of Dover and Platinum Electrical Engineering for its work with Brilliant Planet have also been announced as UK winners. 

The awards are designed to recognise organisations that are making a positive impact on sustainability, showing leadership and innovation as the world looks to reduce its carbon emissions.  

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club – transforming to become the most technologically advanced stadium in the world 

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is on a journey to operate and maintain the most technologically advanced stadium in the world whilst supporting its journey to net-zero. 

The club is driving innovation and technology initiatives to ensure the stadium operations are as energy efficient as possible, using only 100 per cent renewable energy to power all electrical equipment on site. Its award-winning stadium is regarded as a global benchmark for design and innovation and the club has been named as the Premier League’s greenest club for four successive years. 

In September 2021, the stadium was home to the world’s first net-zero football match, #GameZero, raising awareness of the impact of major sporting events on our climate amongst millions of footballs fans around the world  

Port of Dover – taking an ecosystem-wide approach to decarbonisation 

Port of Dover plays a critical role in the supply of essential goods to the UK with 33% of all UK trade with the EU passing through the port. Its ecosystem accounts for 8% of all UK maritime emissions and Port of Dover is on a mission to reduce this, setting itself challenging targets on the road to decarbonisation. 

Through investment and innovation Port of Dover has reduced its own emissions by 95% since 2007. The introduction of smart lighting design/management, the electrification of heating systems, a move to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for plant, machinery and vehicles, and the use of building management systems are just some of the initiatives that have helped it make huge strides to decarbonise operations and become more energy efficient. 

Port of Dover plans to decarbonise its remaining ecosystem emissions through electrification and is embarking on an ambitious project to become one of the first high volume Green Corridors in the UK. It is exploring the possibility of shore power as ships transition to become fully electric, transforming from a transport hub to an energy provider through onsite energy generation and microgrids. 

Platinum Electrical Engineering – creative approach to industrial automation for Brilliant Planet as it looks to build its global presence for commercial-scale carbon capture  

Gateshead-based Platinum Electrical Engineering, an award-winning systems integrator, delivered a software-centric industrial automation project for Brilliant Planet. 

London-based Brilliant Planet is a pioneer in low-cost, carbon capture which is crucial in our efforts to tackle climate change. It grows vast quantities of algae which can sequester up to 30 times more carbon from the atmosphere than the same area of forest. After several years of research, development, and trials, Brilliant Planet is now ready to scale up and build its presence worldwide. 

The carbon capture process requires a highly flexible and efficient control system that can easily scale as needed. Platinum Electrical Engineering’s approach to the project showed great creativity and depth of knowledge in its use of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert. As a result, it was able to easily troubleshoot and adapt industrial processes to meet Brilliant Planet’s specific needs and deliver a completely bespoke and scalable system. 

It means Brilliant Planet can reduce the time spent integrating and testing control software at each of its sites, getting up and running much more quickly in new locations as it builds its global presence. 

Kelly Becker, President UK&I at Schneider Electric said: "Each of our Impact Award winners is leading the way to sustainability. They went above and beyond in terms of our judging criteria when it comes to innovation, inspiration, and leadership. The focus of our next edition of these awards remains on decarbonization efforts to electrify, reduce, and replace, and we’re looking forward to learning about those projects in due course.” 

Belzona UK Appoints New Managing Director

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Belzona UK has announced that Mr Jérémie Maillard has been appointed as Managing Director.

Mr Maillard is the newest appointment following the creation of Belzona UK as an independent distributorship in January 2024, servicing the UK with industrial repair and maintenance solutions.

With eighteen years within the Belzona community, Mr Maillard’s expertise ranges from Mechanical and Chemical Engineering as well as Business Development and sales. Beginning his career in 2006, providing technical advice and training to international Distributors, he went on to offer commercial support to increase the market penetration of Belzona solutions in Europe and Africa.

More recently, Mr Maillard was instrumental in establishing an independent Belzona Distributorship in Germany, overseeing the North Rhine-Westphalia, Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse and Thuringia regions. With this experience, Jérémie is ideally placed to provide a new vision for the domestic UK market.

Asking Mr Maillard about his mission as newly appointed Managing Director, he says, “We want to strengthen our position in the field of composite repairs and specialist protective coatings and assist the key industries present in the UK. Our aim is to offer end users the opportunity to use Belzona solutions, either themselves, via our own Application Team or via a Trained Contractor.”

Mr Maillard continues, “I will communicate the strategy for the next three years with specific industry targets to ensure optimum cohesion and collaboration between the various aspects of the business, including: Sales, Training, Application Service, Customer Service and Marketing.”

Belzona is a global leader in providing repair and maintenance solutions to all industries. Belzona UK was established to create specialised focus in supporting industries to help conserve equipment and facilities within the UK. Our solutions empower the industry to reduce its ecological footprint by rehabilitating and sustaining the life and performance of its physical assets.

For more information, please visit: www.belzona.co.uk

Denso™ System Repairs Damaged Factory Coating at London Railway Terminal

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A bitumen tape wrap system from Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd was utilised for the repair of damaged pipework at the new HS2 terminus at London Euston train station.

Following damage to the existing factory coating, corrosion had already begun to inflict damage upon the pipe and had propagated underneath the coating itself, causing it to delaminate. To eliminate further damage, the Denso Bitumen Tape Wrap System was applied to not only protect the pipe from the effects of further corrosion, but to provide a large degree of mechanical protection too.

Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd are leading manufacturers and suppliers of corrosion prevention and sealing systems. The bitumen tape wrap system supplied for the project was comprised of a bitumen-based primer (Denso Primer D), a heavy-duty PVC-backed bitumen tape (Densoclad 70 Tape), and a protective outerwrap (Denso Glass Outerwrap). The protective outerwrap offers exceptional mechanical and impact strength for buried pipes exposed to aggressive backfill conditions. Once applied and fully cured, the whole system provides a long-term protective coating that is ready for immediate service.

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Starters, main course & dessert for hungry Landia Chopper Pumps

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Landia has won important new orders from the food industry for its Chopper Pumps to work in wastewater treatment applications.

In the north of England, for a family business that specialises in authentic Halal foods in small, starter portions and snacks, two 7.5kW Chopper Pumps made by Landia are due to be installed for an end-of-process tank where solids need to be continuously reduced in size.

In the Midlands, four Landia Chopper Pumps are heading to a multi-million-pound-business that focuses on prepared main-meal foods and plant-based industries. The new 18.5kW units are a repeat order for Landia, whose Chopper Pumps are replacing models made by a different pump manufacturer that have caused downtime due to blockages.

And in the South West of England, two new Landia Chopper pumps have been ordered for a food manufacturing firm that has become a leading supplier of desserts. These 5.5kW pumps are highly efficient at handing effluent that contains problematical solids, but are very low on energy consumption.

Howard Burton, Technical Sales, Landia UK, commented:

“Demand for our proven Chopper Pump, which was invented by Landia in 1950, remains as strong as ever, because it is a long-lasting, no-nonsense piece of simple yet highly effective engineering that gets on with the job.

“We’ve seen strong interest of late from the food industry, where total cost of ownership is more important than ever.”

In addition to these new orders, Landia has completed successful installations with companies that include Deeside Cereals, which saw the Landia Chopper Pump as the central part of a new AirJet aeration system.

Landia’s AirJet has also been introduced at Timothy Taylor’s brewery, where the existing pumps used for a balance tank were not providing enough agitation to adequately keep solids in suspension.

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Steam Network UK, is a new venture to promote services to the steam industry.

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We aim to establish a directory of businesses supporting the steam industry, providing end users with a centralised resource for services, products and expertise. Our easy to navigate website features categorised sections which enables services to be located with ease. Additionally we utilise social media to share members services, products and case studies with a wide audience.

Our mission is to support business and end users of steam and boiler systems across manufacturing, process and industrial environments. By fostering a network that facilitates business to business interactions, we aim to address the growing scarcity of engineering disciplines in todays industrial sectors.

Our platform is broken down into key elements supporting the generation and distribution of steam. The main categories being:

  • Burner Manufactures
  • Boiler Manufacturers
  • Consultancy Services
  • Training Providers
  • Components and Ancillaries
  • Control and Automation
  • Temporary Solutions
  • Water Treatment
  • Chimneys and Flues
  • Emissions

So how can Steam Network benefit me?

If you’re a Businesses supplying products, service into the steam industry:

By becoming a member of Steam Network UK offers businesses a unique opportunity to be listed under categories specific to their services and products. We will actively promote your business to our extensive network and end users. As the only directory dedicated to supporting the steam industry, Steam Network UK ensures that your services are showcased to key stakeholders in need of your expertise.

If you are an end user of Steam and boiler systems:

In need of a boiler service engineer, Combustion Engineer, new Water treatment? Then look no further, Steam Network UK has all the contacts you need at your finger tips.

Our website allows for individuals to search the directory for relevant services that they may require. Whether you work in Engineering, Procurement, Management or Health and Safety, you’re sure to find a member that can support your needs.

Whether you are on the look out for a new Boiler, Water treatment services or stack emissions testing, then Steam Network can put you in contact direct with a reputable business to support you and your asset base. Partnering with one of our members provides peace of mind that your assets are in the capable hands of the UK’s leading specialist in their field of expertise.

Visit www.steamnetwork.co.uk today, to find the support you need.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. should you have any further questions.

 

Multi-door successes for Hart

Hart Doors has completed two more contracts featuring its Speedor high-speed doors on one contract and a large double reduction chain operated shutter on the other contract.

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John Loftus, a senior manager at Hart Doors, says the recent contracts show the flexibility the company offers. “Hart’s durable rolling shutter doors have been installed for a leading supplier of construction and building materials in the UK and Hart’s high speed door, Speedor, has been installed for the UK arm of a global company in the specialised eatery sector.”

“Our product choice is an immensely attractive option for a very wide range of business categories which inevitably are faced with many different requirements. Hart’s roller shutters are available in a wide range of  sizes, specifications and colours to suit virtually any application. Further they are designed and manufactured in the UK to the highest quality and safety standards in solid steel or aluminium, with optional insulation.

“As a result we supply a huge range of industrial and commercial premises, in fact anywhere that requires protection from physical attack or fire. Our shutters are available in sizes up to 10m. Hart’s roller shutters can be manufactured with light or heavy-duty wind resistance, for low or high use or standard opening/closing or high speed.

“The shutters can be manufactured in a choice of plastisol or powder coat finishes, in a variety of colours. Automatic or manual electric operation is available, as are a range of safety devices for pedestrian use, all complying with the Machinery Directive 2008.”

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The Speedor has been installed at a UK facility for an international specialist retailer within the eatery sector. “The company is viewed as  one of the most innovative and scientific in the World,” says Mr Loftus. “Our Speedor has been installed for the UK & Ireland arm of the business.”

www.hartdoors.com

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