Best Practice Issue 690

Issue 690 | June 2025 | 0121 824 4744 | www.bestpracticeuk.co.uk
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Copri Systems
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Lutz Jesco
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Rotary furnaces: Sustainable, high-efficiency
metal recycling
As global industries continue
to push for more sustainable
and cost-effective production
methods, rotary furnaces
are emerging as an
indispensable solution in the
world of non-ferrous metal
processing. At Monometer,
we’ve spent decades refining
rotary furnace technology to
deliver unmatched efficiency,
flexibility, and durability
– helping foundries and
recyclers get the most out of
every melt, including recent
two copper scrap recovery
installations in Africa
producing specification
ingots supplied with casting machines and
filter units.
Whether you’re recycling aluminium swarf,
copper, reclaiming dross, or processing scrap
into reusable ingots, Monometer’s rotary
furnaces are designed to meet the toughest
challenges of the modern foundry with
maximum output and minimal waste.
What is a rotary furnace?
Unlike static crucible or reverberatory
furnaces, rotary furnaces operate by rotating
the body of the furnace itself. This motion
ensures a more uniform heat distribution
and continuous agitation of the charge,
leading to higher metal recovery rates and
more efficient combustion.
Ideal for processing a variety
of contaminated or mixed
scrap, rotary furnaces are
a mainstay in secondary
aluminium production and
other non-ferrous metal
recycling operations.
Why Monometer rotary
furnaces stand out
1) Built for efficiency and
performance
Our rotary furnaces are
engineered to extract
maximum value from every
batch. The rotating motion
increases thermal contact
between the charge and the furnace lining,
reducing melting time and improving
recovery rates – even from low-grade or
oxidised materials.
2) Designed for durability
With over 100 years of experience in refractory
and furnace design, Monometer furnaces
are built to last. We use high-performance
materials and precision engineering to ensure
long service life, reduced maintenance, and
minimal downtime.
3) Environmentally responsible
Monometer rotary furnaces can be fitted
with advanced filtration and emission
control systems to meet today’s stringent
environmental standards. Efficient combustion
and improved recovery mean less waste, fewer
emissions, and a smaller carbon footprint.
4) Customised solutions for every foundry
No two operations are alike. That’s why
we offer bespoke rotary furnace systems
tailored to your process requirements, space
constraints, and production goals. From
compact units for specialist operations to
high-capacity systems for industrial recyclers,
Monometer has a solution that fits.
Industry applications
Rotary furnaces are widely used in:
S Aluminium recycling: Ideal for recovering
metal from swarf, dross, and mixed scrap,
reducing reliance on virgin raw material.
S Secondary metal production: Efficiently
melts contaminated or composite metal
sources into clean, reusable alloy.
S Copper recycling: Capable of processing
mixed or low-grade copper scrap to
produce specification-grade ingot, ideal
for electrical, industrial, and manufacturing
applications.
S Lead recycling: Suitable for reclaiming lead
from batteries and other scrap sources,
delivering consistent purity levels while
ensuring compliance with environmental
and safety standards
Discover more at: monometer.co.uk and find
the right furnace to future-proof your foundry.
Email: c.hall@monometer.com for enquiries.
Seven key criteria for choosing a time and attendance solution
Effective time and attendance management
can transform the way your business operates,
improving team productivity and wellbeing. Your
needs will vary depending on industry, business
type and size. However, there are several key
areas you must consider when choosing the
perfect time and attendance software.
1) Assess your company’s needs depending
on size, industry and workforce
A factory operating 24-7 has very different
needs to those of an office where staff work
weekdays only. Clearly defining your needs
will help you select the right solution.
2) Identify short and long-term workforce
management goals
Do you want to boost productivity, or cut labour
costs? If you have clear goals it will be easier to
clarify the tools needed to achieve them.
3) Ensure the software is user-friendly
Look for advanced features like customisable
dashboards or automated alerts. These
can make a real difference to usability and
encourage staff to engage with the software.
4) Look for integration and compatibility
with existing systems
A good solution should combine smoothly
with other software, like payroll systems.
5) Does the supplier provide ongoing support?
This should include assistance with any
problems, training and updated.
6) Can the solution guarantee compliance
and security?
Data security and compliance are not
negotiable.
7) Is the pricing model clear?
Consider any follow-on costs after the
purchase. For example, is standard new
functionality included?
Contact us on: enquiries@kelio.co.uk or visit:
www.kelio.co.uk

Contents
Handling & Storage
Industry
Deep Hole Drilling
Force Measurements
Metals
Education & Training
Business Management
Industry
Print & Packaging
Industry
Health & Safety
Pumps & Valves
Hydraulics, Pneumatics
& Compressed Air
Classifieds
Cutting & Welding
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Editor’s Notes
Gina Burton
Editor
Welcome to our June issue, where we dive
into the latest advancements, practical
insights, and ground-breaking innovations
shaping the key sectors of UK industry.
On page 5, we feature an interesting article by Sas Palframan,
Business Development Manager at CopriSystems, a company
that has been delivering pioneering bespoke structures for
over 30 years. The warehousing and distribution industry is
facing a situation where there is both too much space and
not enough at the same time. This article focuses on the
key challenges faced by business when it comes to online
shipping, and the solutions the company offers in terms
of custom warehouses that can help customers to remain
flexible, fast and efficient in business.
As global industries continue to push for more sustainable
and cost-effective production methods, rotary furnaces are
emerging as an indispensable solution in the world of nonferrous
metal processing. On the front cover, we feature an
interesting article from Monometer, a company that has
spent decades refining rotary furnace technology to deliver
unmatched efficiency, flexibility, and durability – helping
foundries and recyclers get the most out of every melt.
Other topics covered: Handling & Storage, Industry, Metals,
Education & Training, Business Management, Print &
Packaging, Health & Safety, Pumps & Valves, Hydraulics,
Pneumatics & Compressed Air.
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On the Cover
Leading the way in workforce management
solutions, with over 35 years of experience
and expertise, Kelio UK specialises in:
S Workforce management solutions:
Centralised data for managing HR
and Time and Attendance, simplifying
workforce management with all of the
data in one place to support internal
processes, such as clocking in, payroll,
remote working, absence management
and onboarding.
S Access Control solutions: Ensuring
security for staff and premises with
an Access Control system, enabling
control, organisation and security for
businesses by incorporating badges,
access rights and supervision of the
flow of people.
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Force Measurements
Driving tyre testing
up a gear
In the competitive world of tyre
manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve
requires innovative solutions that provide
detailed insights into tyre performance.
Dynamic tyre testing with XSensor
One of our customers, a leading tyre
manufacturer, has significantly accelerated
their product development process by
leveraging the advanced capabilities of the
XSensor Tyre Pressure Mapping System. This
cutting-edge technology enables dynamic
tyre testing, offering invaluable data that
conventional methods simply cannot
match.
The Challenge
Our customer needed to collect tyre
footprint data in a dynamic environment
at speeds up to 80km/h. While they had
been successfully using the XSensor Tyre
Pressure Mapping System since 2014 for
static measurements, the challenge was
to capture data under real-world driving
conditions. Traditional methods, such
as driving over a glass plate with a highspeed
camera underneath, provided
images but lacked the detailed pressure
and load distribution data necessary for
comprehensive analysis.
The Solution: XSensor Dynamic Tyre
Pressure Mapping System
The XSensor Dynamic Tyre Pressure
Mapping System offers a portable and
repeatable method for recording tyre
footprints at speeds up to 140km/h (86mph).
This system collects pressure distribution
data frame by frame as the vehicle passes
over the sensor, providing a wealth of
information that can be saved, replayed,
analysed, and exported in various formats.
System Components
S Sensor: Measuring 40.6 x 40.6cm with
over 65,500 sensor points, capturing
data at 450 frames per second and up
to 206Nm/cm² (300psi).
S Sensor Packs: Four packs that scan
the sensor and connect to a highspeed
data logger.
S High-Speed Data Logger: Saves data
to an SD card.
S Movement Sensor: Triggers the data
logger to start collecting data.
S HS Pro V8 Software: A comprehensive
software package for live viewing, data
analysis, and export of numeric data, AVI
files, and images.
Testing Process
The tests were conducted over two days,
with dry runs on the first day and wet runs
on the second. The goal was to measure a
current production tyre, a prototype tyre,
and a competitor’s tyre at three different
inflation pressures (100%, 75%, and 50%
of normal inflation pressure) and two
speeds (40 km/h and 80 km/h). Each test
run was repeated to ensure accuracy and
repeatability.
Dynamic tyre testing in action
The video shows two consecutive tests
– the XSensor system collects pressure
distribution data frame by frame as the
vehicle passes over the sensor.
Key Findings
Dynamic tyre testing
S XSensor display showing different
pressure patterns for varying levels of tyre
inflation.
S The dynamic testing provided detailed
insights into how tyres perform under
various conditions:
S Load and Speed: The system captured
how the tyre footprint changes shape
under dynamic load at different inflation
pressures.
S Pressure Distribution: It measured the
pressure and force generated, offering
a clear picture of performance under
different scenarios.
S Water Clearance: The wet tests
highlighted the effectiveness of different
tread patterns in clearing water, with
visual evidence of water forming a bow
wave at lower inflation pressures.
Dry tyre pressure patterns
S Dry conditions: XSensor output alongside
photo of tyre
S Wet conditions: Dynamic tyre testing
S Wet conditions: XSensor output
Benefits
The XSensor system offers several advantages:
S Enhanced Understanding: Manufacturers
gain a deeper understanding of tyre
performance under a wide range of
conditions.
S Informed Development: Data-driven
insights enable informed decisions on
changes to tyre dimensions, compound,
sidewall rigidity, and tread patterns.
S Cost and Time Efficiency: The ability to
conduct tests quickly and repeatedly
speeds up product development and
reduces costs.
Conclusion
The XSensor Dynamic Tyre Pressure
Mapping System is a game-changer for
tyre manufacturers, providing unparalleled
insights that drive innovation and improve
product performance. By adopting this
advanced technology, our customer has not
only accelerated their development process
but also gained a competitive edge in the
market.
Dynamic tyre testing – find out more
Learn more about the XSensor Dynamic
Tyre Pressure Mapping System.
Download the XSensor datasheet.
Contact us to discuss your application
for dynamic tyre testing.
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Handling & Storage
Short-term warehousing solutions
with long-term flexibility
From what we are hearing, the warehousing
and distribution industry are facing a duality
of excess space available and a severe lack of
it. On the one hand, e-commerce businesses
are under increasing pressure to fulfil orders
in record time and therefore need stock that is
ready to go the minute shoppers have checked
out their basket but on the other hand, they
are anxious about holding too much stock.
Brands and retailers are displaying a wary
behaviour on what they are willing to commit
to, no doubt influenced by the significant
fluctuations experienced by supply chains in
recent years.
E-commerce continues to boom and customer
expectations are at an all-time high. Delivery
times are shrinking as the pressure for speed
increases. Orders are smaller but more
frequent, which increases the demand for
efficiency even during times of market volatility
and supply chain disruption. Responding
quickly to last minute orders and ensuring
timely fulfilment is especially critical during
peak shopping seasons like Black Friday and
Christmas but planning for the rest of the year
is a challenge. Throw in the money-saving
trends for a ‘low buy’ or even ‘no buy’ 2025 as
well as ‘project pan’ which are being pushed
by powerful social media channels and the
pressure mounts further. Consumers may
be pushing back against over-consumption
but still expect speed and efficiency when
they resist the urge to impulse buy. Satisfying
consumer demand matters more than ever in
a highly competitive industry as it doesn’t just
drive repeat business, it fuels online reviews
and word-of-mouth recommendations,
which generate new business. It’s exhausting,
but if the warehouse buildings intended for
optimum storage, efficient goods handling,
careful loading and unloading etc. are not fit
for purpose then the whole operation is likely
to be at risk
Efficiency is paramount and scalability is
critical. Being flexible and adaptable to
changing market dynamics doesn’t just apply
to how much stock is held but how it is held.
Wasted space will waste money but a lack of
space could reveal weaknesses in warehouse
operations during intense periods.
For over 35 years, we have been designing
industrial warehouse buildings that are flexible
enough to evolve with a business and versatile
enough to respond to differing trends. They are
built to last but, in this climate of caution, more
and more clients are looking for temporary
solutions. Businesses that are unable to look too
far ahead, are adopting shorter-term strategies
with the anticipation of having to adapt quickly.
Temporary warehousing can remove the longterm
commitment of adding more bricks and
mortar or entering into a fixed rental agreement
on a site. The location of warehouse buildings
seems to be as critical as the space they offer,
since micro-fulfilment centres and last-mile
delivery solutions appear to be increasingly
popular. Strategically located warehouses
enhance the agility of a business and our
buildings help to address this issue as they can
be easily removed, relocated and repurposed.
Innovation is key and obviously, there has been
a lot of progress made in automation and
robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud-based
management and advanced data analytics but
innovation doesn’t just apply to technology.
Rethinking how best to optimise the space
you’ve already got and the space you need,
whether that’s on demand for a short-term
spike or on a long-term basis, can also help
to innovate your operations so they can cope
effectively in a fluctuating, rapidly evolving
industry.
With a traditional build, the space is rigid and
doesn’t offer the elasticity that businesses need
to thrive. Our buildings are fully bespoke and
designed to your specifications, no matter how
awkward the shape, height, size or orientation.
They are quick to deploy and can be easily
modified to provide the much-needed
flexibility required.
Their versatility also makes them suitable for
collaborative, shared warehousing, which can
help businesses increase efficiency by pooling
resources and reducing expenses without
having to shoulder the financial burden alone.
If one company decides to move on and go
solo, the structure can be easily modified to
suit new tenants or work even harder for the
remaining business.
If warehouse buildings are going to remain
relevant, they need to evolve with the industry
they serve.
For more information, please email:
sales@coprisystems.com or visit:
www.coprisystems.com
Sas Palframan,
Business Development Manager
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/
coprisystems
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Handling & Storage
Increase productivity,
avoid downtime
Automation in intralogistics has
developed rapidly in recent years.
More and more companies are
relying on autonomous mobile
robots (AMR) and driverless
transport systems (AGV) to
leverage efficiency potential.
Processes are becoming more
flexible, material flows optimised
and manual work reduced. In
theory, this means continuous
availability and maximum
productivity. But in practice,
an unforeseen hurdle quickly
becomes apparent: The energy
supply.
While investments in
automation are usually aimed
at increasing throughput, the
way in which robots are charged
often leads to unexpected
bottlenecks. Charging breaks
mean downtime, charging
zones take up valuable space
and when fleets of different
manufacturers are used,
the infrastructure becomes
increasingly complex.
Downtime and space
consumption: An often
overlooked cost factor in
intralogistics
If companies only realise
during operation how strongly
charging processes influence
the efficiency of their AMR
fleets it is already too late.
Conventional charging concepts
rely on vehicles moving to
charging zones independently
after a certain operating time
and remaining there for a longer
period of time. This results in
idle times that are often not
fully included in the original
planning. It becomes particularly
problematic in highly frequented
environments, such as in
e-commerce or in production
logistics, where delays can
quickly affect the entire supply
chain.
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UK first as DPD commence
autonomous ‘locker on
wheels’ robot deliveries
DPD has become the first
UK parcel delivery company
to deploy Ottonomy’s
multi-compartment, fully
autonomous ‘Locker’ robot,
Ottobot.
DPD unveils fourth
location for autonomous
robot deliveries
Leading parcel delivery
company DPD has confirmed
plans to launch autonomous
robot deliveries in Lincoln as
part of a nationwide roll-out that
could see up to 30 UK depots
operating robots in their locality.
DPD first introduced robots in
Milton Keynes in July 2022, and
they are now also out delivering
parcels to DPD customers in
Raunds and Bristol with more
locations to follow this year.
Based at DPD’s Lincoln depot
at St Modwens Park, the robots
will deliver to the nearby village
of Witham St Hughs, via the
existing network of footpaths.
The robots, which have a battery
life of up to 12 hours and can
deliver within a mile radius of the
depot, operate autonomously
once they have completed the
mapping process, during which
the robot is fully supervised and
controlled by remote control.
DPD parcel recipients in
Witham St Hughs will receive
an SMS when the robot is
outside their property and can
then use a secure one-time
pin code to open the robot and
access their parcel. Once the
compartment is closed, the
robot will either continue to its
next delivery or return to the
depot. The robots can complete
up to 30 deliveries a day.
DPD has worked closely with
Lincolnshire County Council
(LCC) on the introduction of the
robots in Witham St Hughs.
Visit: green.dpd.co.uk
Larger than DPD’s existing
autonomous delivery robots,
Ottobot has a maximum
payload of 70kg, eight separate
compartments that can carry
parcel of varying sizes and can
also facilitate collections.
The robot features four-wheel
powered swerve drive with
independent steering and
suspension, which provides
maximum manoeuvrability. while
multiple sensors including light
detection and ranging ‘lidars’
and cameras, and cutting-edge
software enable the Ottobot
to navigate the most complex
environments autonomously.
DPD’s first locker robot will be
deployed in Milton Keynes, where
the company has been operating
autonomous robot deliveries
successfully since July 2022,
which have also since been rolled
out in Raunds, Bristol and Lincoln.
The Ottobot will be based at
DPD’s Milton Keynes depot in
Knowlhill and will navigate the
city’s traffic-free Redway network
to access nearby residential
neighbourhoods. The additional
compartments not only enable
the robot to work more efficiently
with up to eight separate deliveries
each time it leaves the depot but
can also accommodate larger
parcels in two 38lt compartments.
Once the locker robots have
completed the mapping process,
they operate fully autonomously.
DPD parcel recipients will receive
an SMS when the robot is outside
their property and can then use a
secure one-time pin code to open
the robot and access their parcel.
Please visit: green.dpd.co.uk
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Low-cost all-rounder
The AZM150
slim safety
locking system
from Schmersal
now offers even
more versatile
application
possibilities
with new
accessories and
is also a very
economical
safety solution
as a complete
system.
What is new
is the rear mountable impact
scanner as an escape unlocking
or note locking. The dismissal
release allows you to leave the
danger zone from the inside
if a protective door has been
accidentally closed. The note
release allows the protective
door to be opened from the
outside. The impact scanner is
available in two variants: The
45mm version for use with
door bar weights of e.g. 40mm,
whereby the installation can
be carried out with the MP-
AZM150-1 mounting plate, as
well as the 170mm variant for
use with door bar thicknesses
of max. 170mm.
Also new as an accessory for
the AZM150 is the bowden
detachment with a total length
of 6m, which enables remote
unlocking in the event of
an unattractive attachment
situation. It serves to safeguard
special dangerous situations:
If an operator is accidentally
enclosed in a system, a Bowden
campaign can be used as
an escape unlocking. When
working outside the hazardous
area, the Bowdenzug serves as
a note release.
Contact
T +49 202 6474-0
info@schmersal.com
www.schmersal.com
Reuben Davison joins
LCL Awards as Business
Development Manager
Industry
Former YouGov Chief,
Sundip Chahal, joins Milieu
Insight as new CEO to
drive global expansion
Milieu Insight,
an awardwinning
market
research and data
analytics platform
company, based
in South East Asia,
has appointed
Sundip Chahal
as its new chief
executive officer.
Chahal joins from leading
multinational research and
data analytics company YouGov
PLC where he was Global Chief
Operating officer. During his 18-
year tenure at the company, he
led the company’s growth as it
scaled from a team of 15 when he
joined, to employing over 3,000
people across 60 countries. Rising
to the position of Group Chief
Operating Officer, he oversaw the
company’s global expansion.
With commanding presence
across Southeast Asia, Milieu’s
clientele spans various sectors,
including consumer brands,
media agencies and government
organisations. Leading companies
like Yahoo, CNBC
Travel, Hubspot,
and Dentsu, as
well as social
and non-profit
organisations,
have utilised
Milieu’s survey
and data analytics
software to
gain consumer
insights and drive
strategic decision-making.
Its advanced end-to-end survey
and data analytics platform,
Canvas, offers intuitive tools for
survey design, survey distribution,
data analysis, visualisation,
and reporting, delivering
actionable business insights
across an expansive spectrum
of topics. Canvas gives clients
the opportunity to move to one
integrated system and even own
the entire research process if they
wish, streamlining operations
and enhancing control over data
collection and analysis.
For further information, please
visit: www.mili.eu/sg
Brandon Hire Station
introduces new senior
leadership team
Reuben Davison
joined LCL Awards
in September
as its Business
Development
Manager. He
brings a wealth
of business
experience to
the role and is
looking forward to
promoting the Awarding
Organisation and helping it
implement its expansion plans.
Reuben started his career in
publishing in the late 1980s
and then moved on to various
business development and sales
roles in the primary care and
pharmaceutical sectors. He spent
the last three and a half years
working for another awarding
body and is keen to develop
his ideas in his new role at LCL
Awards.
He has recently completed a tour
of LCL Awards’ approved centres
in Scotland with the Operations
Director, Neill Ovenden, and is
keen to begin as he means to
go on, “During COVID, Teams
became a necessity,
but as we settle into
a blended approach
of online and inperson
contact,
and LCL Awards
has recognised the
importance of faceto-face
interaction,
I shall be spending
a lot of my time on
the road, building on
established relationships
and forming new ones.”
“It’s such an exciting time to be
working in this sector. We’re in
the middle of a second Industrial
Revolution with green energy and
new resources to make technical
education fit for the Twenty-First
Century. There’s a huge skills
gap in renewables, and we must
train engineers to work with all
new technologies to achieve
the Government’s ambitious
targets for Net Zero. LCL Awards
are leaders in renewables
qualifications, and I’m thrilled to
be part of the team driving the
business forward.”
Please visit: www.lclawards.co.uk
Tools and
equipment
specialist rental
products supplier
Brandon Hire
Station has formed
a new senior
leadership team
with a threepronged
focus at its
heart.
The new SLT
at the Vp plc
subsidiary, which
supplies industry,
construction and
homeowners across the UK, has
been recruited by Mark Hamilton,
Brandon Hire Station’s new
managing director (pictured).
Mark joined the business in
July and took over as MD in
September 2023. He has 30 years
of rental industry experience as
both a plant and fleet expert with
Tier 1 contractors, and as a rental
supplier, with the past 10 years
being in MD positions.
His priority is customer satisfaction,
adding value, ensuring the
business is even
easier to trade
with, increasing
efficiencies and
building further
on its historic
brand and market
presence. He is
also committed
to environmental
responsibility
and introducing
more sustainable
products to the
hire fleet.
Complementing
Mark is Brandon Hire Station
former regional director Jon
Mugridge who was promoted to
director of operations, bringing
more than 30 years of team
leadership to the table.
The fifth and final member of the
new senior leadership team is
director of finance Rich Reed who
joins Brandon Hire Station with
a ‘Big 4’ background, covering
commercial, operational, technical
and transformational roles.
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Alloy Heat Treatment
For over 50 years
a Dudley-based
business has
operated as nothing
less than a centre
of excellence in
aluminium heat
treatment. Alloy
Heat Treatment
– or AHT – serves
the leading names
in aerospace,
automotive
and advanced
engineering from its
Peartree Lane premises.
The combination of leadingedge
technology and years
of experience enables AHT
to deliver a wide range of
aluminium heat treatments
including solution treatment,
rapid quenching, setting and
ageing. The business places
great emphasis on seeking
approvals and is particularly
proud of being part of
NADCAP (National Aerospace
and Defence Contractors
Accreditation Programme).
Its list of approvers for some
of the biggest names in
engineering and includes Airbus
SAS, BAe systems, Boeing, Rolls
Royce and Westland Helicopters.
AHT is the largest sub contract
heat treater in the UK offering
only heat treatment of aluminium
alloys. As well as offering its
extensive range of heat treatment
services. To complement its
heat-treatment processes, AHT
offers an advanced Quantum E
ScanArm due to the Quantum
E being portable and quick to
set-up, as we are now looking
to offer an efficient scanning
service, not only to our heat
treatment customers, but also
to customers that require a
scanning service without our
heat treatment service.
Contact: Ian Perks,
Sales/New Projects Manager,
T +44 (0)1384 456777
sales@alloyheat.co.uk
www.alloyheat.co.uk
Metals
Raccortubi UK: A leading
supplier of high-quality
piping materials for critical
applications
The CTA Group is a global
powerhouse when it comes
to delivering outstanding
performance in supplying highquality
piping materials for critical
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synergy between production
and distribution, the Group
manufactures, stocks and supplies
piping materials for critical
applications such as chemical
and petrochemical plants, power
plants, shipyards, fertiliser plants &
offshore platforms.
A recent name change saw
its UK branch switch from
Raccortubi Norsk to Raccortubi
UK. This positive change better
embodies who they are and also
offers a clearer identity to its UK
audience. The change also goes
along with the names of all the
other international branches of
the Group, Raccortubi do Brasil,
Raccortubi Middle East and
Raccortubi Singapore.
Based in Aberdeen, Scotland,
Raccortubi UK specialises in
stockholding and distributing
piping material for critical
applications with a particular
focus on the Oil & Gas industry,
water treatment plants, nuclear
plants, and carbon capture
projects.
Leveraging the Group’s ISO
9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO
45001:2018 certifications, along
with PED and NORSOK approvals,
Raccortubi UK demonstrates
an unwavering commitment
to quality. The company is also
registered with Achilles FPAL
and SEQual, two key industry
standards for UK distributors.
These credentials reflect their
dedication to implementing best
practices, particularly in buyer
procurement processes.
T 01224 722299
uk@raccortubi.com
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Force Measurements
SEMOTA: Sense, monitor, trigger, act
The new remote monitoring solution from interface force
SEMOTA is
a hardware
and
software
solution
with a web-based application that enables the
remote monitoring of any load cell, force, torque or
pressure sensor, using our Wi-Fi enabled hardware.
SEMOTA Continuous Remote Monitoring provides
dynamic dashboard views of your events, analysis
and device control. Information can be captured
and stored for review and in depth analysis.
Linkage to common messaging systems deliver
live alerts for device management. Tailor and build
applications to suit your needs and devices. Read
more below, then complete the form and we’ll
arrange a demonstration.
THREE YEARS STORAGE
Whether your data is needed every day or
every few seconds, SEMOTA is optimised to
receive, compute, and return millions of data
points across the globe.
LIVE DASHBOARDS
Using SEMOTA point-and-click application
development tools, create real-time
dashboards to analyse data and control
devices. Visualize data with SEMOTA stock
graphs, charts, tables, indicators, maps,
metrics, and control widgets or develop your
own using the HTML canvas and your own
code. Share your data through public links, or
Synthetic
Variables
Current (I)
Voltage (V)
P = V * I
by embedding dashboards into custom web
applications.
EVENTS ENGINE
Add conditional and complex business logic
to your hardware with triggered webhooks
for M2M communication, and SMS, Email,
Telegram, and Slack alerts to keep operators
on-the-ball and informed.
SYNTHETIC VARIABLES
Transform raw data into insights with Synthetic
Variables that compute complex math formulas
and statistical expressions.
USER MANAGEMENT
With SEMOTA cloud software, you can build
applications to best fit the operator’s needs. SEMOTA
administrators can configure permissions and
restrictions to any end user or operator who interacts
with dashboards, devices, and/or events. Need a user
to be able to oversee multiple organisations? Not
a problem. You can optionally add more users
or organisations to your account and we can
configure your users to best suit your application.
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f (x)
P
Raw
Variables
Energy (E)
Power (P)

Education & Training
Leading CPD Body unveils
comprehensive Whitepaper
on continuing professional
development
The CPD Standards
Office is proud
to announce the
release of its latest
whitepaper, ‘CPD
Research Project 2023-
2024.’ This extensive
report provides critical
insights into the
evolving landscape
of Continuing
Professional Development
(CPD) across various sectors,
highlighting the diverse needs
of professionals and the strategic
importance of CPD in career
advancement.
The report reveals fascinating
developments in the world
of CPD. A staggering 90% of
individual respondents claim
to have been able to achieve
career development as a direct
result of CPD. Training providers,
however, while invested in
delivering CPD training, have
been shown to have tremendous
room for growth. Professional
bodies reveal curious differences
in perception of CPD amongst
different generations
while also confirming
plans to incorporate
AI into guided career
development.
Highlights of the
Whitepaper
S Generational
preferences:
Analyses the
differing CPD preferences
across generations,
emphasising the need for both
traditional and technologydriven
learning solutions.
S Market overview: Explores
the current state of CPD,
identifying gaps between CPD
offerings and the evolving
needs of professionals.
S AI integration: Discusses the
potential impacts of AI on
CPD policies and the proactive
measures being taken by
professional bodies.
For more information and to
access the full whitepaper,
please visit: https://www.
cpdstandards.com/research
Birmingham’s Big Break:
Snag a Free STEM Degree
Courtesy of Millennium
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Hey there, future innovators of
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We’re hitting pause on the clock
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Business Management
Helping individuals, teams & organisations to thrive
I have had a 30 year professional career
in Education, and began this life as
Head of Music in a Middle School. Since
volunteering in a primary school on
‘Baker’ days it had always been my
ambition to become a teacher. As a
musician I recognised the personal
and social skills which being involved
in music gave to me. Unfortunately, my
own experiences of school-based music
lessons were dull and this prompted me
to become a music teacher, providing children,
particularly teenagers, with an outlet for their
expression, enjoyment and success.
As my career progressed I had the opportunity
to work as a senior leader across all key stages
from Early Years to Post-16, including Principal
in a transitioning middle to primary academy.
I then became a Director of Education for
a Trust, a role that provided me with the
capacity to work extensively with all of the
schools within the trust. I also enjoyed the
opportunity to support other schools and
colleges under the umbrella of the National
Leader of Education. I loved working as part
of the schools’ learning communities. It was a
privilege to work with so many committed and
talented individuals who continued to strive
to make a difference to the children that they
supported.
In creating Howe To Consultancy, I set out to
focus on providing all school stakeholders,
through training, consultancy and advocacy,
with what they needed so that they were
able to provide their pupils with purposeful
and creative school-based experiences and
learning.
I have been able to dedicate my time to making
the difference. I love facilitating opportunities
where people leave feeling great about
themselves, empowered and confident to
continue their journey as a leader and individual.
My work is based around recognising the need,
designing programmes to meet the need, and
facilitating the learning. Allowing individuals to feel
able to lead the changes that are needed. Two of
my most successful programmes of support have
been ‘Everyone is a teacher and leader of SEND.’
Perhaps, the most comprehensive discussion
around modern SEND in schools I’ve ever
had. Bex has the ability to take you to another
perspective. Bex’s systematic approach builds
on the hard work you already do, enabling
you to see it with fresh eyes, weed out the
repetition and focus on the core needs. A really
quite glittering experience. Bex’s put the zing
into SEND Leadership! As a result of working
with Bex, we have fine-tuned our strategic
approach to SEND as a school and are able to
track resources used and impact.
SENCO & ADHT and the ‘Insights project
which develops the skills of middle and senior
leaders.’
The interactions that I’ve had with Bex
over the last two years have significantly
impacted the way I work. Initially, pre
Ofsted, Bex helped me to fully appreciate
the skills already present in my team; she
helped me to secure an authentic, grounded
confidence in my own abilities and she gave
feedback which enabled us to make small
changes that had a huge impact on our later
success.
More recently, through her Insights leadership
training and via her compassionate, warm
and honest style of facilitation, she supported
my personal growth even further. Spending
time with our entire leadership team, where
we explored our individual leadership styles in
a safe space has helped me to see the power
in my own strengths and more importantly,
how isolated I was in that. My leadership style
is unique and very distinct – instead of shying
away from that, Bex has supported me to
embrace it and be proud of it.
Assistant Headteacher/Head of English
Through my work with leaders I have
been able to develop and support them in
understanding themselves, their staff and their
pupils. Through this raised self-awareness they
have become more confident in identifying
needs, creating the strategy and leading their
teams in providing what their pupils need.
If you feel that I may be able to support your
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Industry
A-SAFE accelerates global
safety revolution with
strategic leadership trio
A-SAFE, a global leader in
workplace efficiency and safety
solutions, today announced three
strategic leadership appointments
to drive its international
expansion and innovative digital
transformation strategy.
In a year of significant growth that
has already seen 174 new team
members recruited and a further
100 roles currently open, these
key appointments mark a pivotal
moment for the Halifax-based
firm. Coinciding with A-SAFE’s
40th anniversary, this expansion
reinforces the company’s position
in advancing industrial efficiency
and safety solutions.
Chris Tickle returns to the
business as product and
marketing director. Previously
serving as technical innovation
director from 2019-2022, Tickle
brings a wealth of experience
in industrial design and new
product development. His
expertise will be crucial in
accelerating A-SAFE’s IoT-driven
efficiency and safety solutions,
building on his prior work with
Fathom3, the multi-disciplinary
innovation and development
hub under the A-SAFE group
umbrella.
Matt Lane joins A-SAFE as SBU
Technology Sales Director,
bringing decades of expertise in
B2B business modelling and sales
strategy. Lane will drive the global
expansion of A-SAFE’s innovative
smart solutions, RackEye️
and CONEK️, revolutionising
workplace efficiency and safety.
This strategic appointment
underscores A-SAFE’s commitment
to IoT integration in manufacturing,
reinforcing its leadership in smart
manufacturing innovation.
For more information about
A-SAFE and its innovative
workplace safety solutions,
please visit: www.asafe.com
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Overall costs cut, quality
improved, carbon
footprint reduced
A big step towards cutting
greenhouse gas emissions:
now that KHS has installed an
ultramodern non-returnable PET
line for Schweppes Zimbabwe
Limited (SZL), the bottler’s
production setup is not only much
more efficient but also saves
on resources – at an increase in
capacity of 300% compared to the
replaced production line.
Until very recently, the production
shop at Schweppes Zimbabwe
Limited in the Willowvale industrial
area in the capital of Harare called
for low volume outputs.
The recent installation and
commissioning of a completely
new non-returnable PET line had
the beverage producer convinced;
it is equipped, among other
things, with a compact InnoPET
BloFill stretch blow molder/filler
block for the manufacture and
filling of up to 36,000 containers
per hour, the efficient Innoket
Neo labeler for roll-fed labeling
of the bottles, the Innopack PSP
Advanced shrink packer and the
flexible Innopal PB N palletizer.
Continuous monitoring by KHS
inspection technology ensures
that only containers of perfect
quality leave the plant.
Production capacities increased
by 300%
SZL continues to be extremely
enthusiastic about the speed of
the line in particular; compared
to the previous competitor setup,
Gwanetsa reckons that production
capacity has increased by 300%
– so much so, in fact, that the
company’s current warehouse will
probably have to be enlarged. This
was a necessary step to take, for
the demand for filled juice from
flagship brands Mazoe Orange
Crush or Minute Maid and for
Bonaqua and Schweppes still
water continues to grow on the
domestic and regional markets.
For more information, go to:
www.khs.com
Print & Packaging
Metsä Group starts preengineering
project
for Muoto wood fibre
packaging products
Metsä Group’s innovation
company Metsä Spring has
decided to start a pre-engineering
project for the first commercial
factory producing the new
packaging solution, Muoto️.
Muoto products are wood-based
alternatives to plastic packaging.
Pre-engineering is a key planning
phase, after which Metsä Group
will have the conditions of
factory planning in place to
consider deciding on the factory
investment, and it is expected to
be completed in early 2025. Based
on the outcome of pre-engineering
and the continued work in the
demo phase, mainly using a
unique demo plant in Äänekoski,
Finland, Metsä Group will assess
the possibility of starting this new
business and investing in a factory
to support that business. Metsä
Group has already decided that the
possible factory would be located
at its Rauma site in Finland.
The technology applied in Muoto
products converts wet wood pulp
into 3-dimensional packages
without any intermediate steps,
meaning that the new low-carbon
footprint products would be ready
to be shipped to end customers
as such. In addition to being easy
to mould into different shapes,
Muoto is lightweight, strong, and
recyclable. The first usage cases
ready for mass production will
likely be light takeaway and lunch
packages, berry containers, trays,
and combo packaging. The final
Muoto product catalogue will be
decided when the EU Packaging
and Packaging Waste Regulation
has been finalised.
www.metsagroup.com
www.metsaspring.com
Handling cosmetic ampoules safely
A new sprayer with integrated ampoule breaker from Lutz
Packaging provides protection against injuries
Sharp edges and unsafe handling – breaking
glass ampoules is a challenge for many
cosmetics users. The packaging specialist Lutz
Packaging from Wertheim has reacted by
launching a new compact spray system with
integrated ampoule breaker that makes for
easier handling of the glass containers, thereby
promoting consumer acceptance.
The new Easy Multiple Sprayer from Lutz
Packaging combines two components: a
removable spray head and a plastic housing
containing an integrated ampoule breaker. It
is extremely easy to use: the user inserts the
ampoule into the housing from below and
moves the glass container in any direction
to break the ampoule head. With a twist, the
ampoule head falls directly into a waste bin
– without contact to skin and thus without
risking injury. The user then inserts the opened
ampoule into a rubber grommet, places it in
the housing and screws on the spray head.
After these few steps, the sprayer is ready for
use immediately.
“Our solution will help cosmetics
manufacturers to promote the acceptance of
glass containers amongst consumers.”
“We have not seen any comparable system on
the market that offers both a spray function
and also serves as ampoule breaker,” says
Wenke Hermanns, Business Development
Manager at Lutz Packaging. “Our solution
makes it easier to handle glass ampoules and
will help cosmetics manufacturers to promote
the acceptance of glass containers amongst
consumers.” The system is suitable for 2-ml
ampoules, which are filled with products such
as moisturising liquids, make-up fixers and
fluid aromas for aromatherapy. Lutz Packaging
has also developed the Clean Up Sprayer
Liquid, a mild cleaning solution available
in ampoules that removes deposits and
blockages in the pump sprayer, thus making
the product more durable and sustainable.
Easy Multiple Sprayer available now with a
minimum order of 240 units
The Easy Multiple Sprayer from Lutz Packaging
is available now with a minimum order quantity
of 240. Cosmetics manufacturers can customise
the sprayer to meet their individual needs. With
the housings available in white, black, grey and
burgundy, and the pump sprayers in white, black
and silver, manufacturers can choose from twelve
possible combinations. Individual branding with
a customer logo is also possible. Lutz Packaging
offers plastic storage boxes for nine ampoules,
also available in white, black, grey and burgundy.
“The boxes are perfect for the forthcoming holiday
season and will protect the valuable ampoules
from external influences and breakage.”
https://www.lutz-packaging.de/en
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Zero rejects and recylate
materials as easy as aMC
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
has launched a new digital
feature integrated into the
company’s IntElect 2 series.
Automatically adapting
to the injection moulding
process, activeMeltControl
can compensate for melt
viscosity variations in
nearly all applications and
materials, including recycled plastics. Resulting
in significantly reduced reject rates.
Recently unveiled at the company’s European
roadshow, activeMeltControl (aMC) has been
described as a game changing feature by
material and processing experts. Automatically
adapting to the injection moulding process,
aMC continually monitors for variations in
holding pressure and switch over position. Once
a parameter is identified as drifting towards the
tolerance limits that have been set by the user,
aMC automatically amends the set parameters
to compensate for the
variation. The adjustment
bandwidth is also defined
by the processor.
This offers processors
greater manufacturing
flexibility, allowing for the
use of a broader range
of post-consumer and
post-industrial recycled material types. Even
customers with defined processing references
benefit, as aMC instantly addresses any
variability to maintain absolute processing
precision and stability.
Activated with a single click, aMC is a fully
automated control process that is integrated
into the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag IntElect
machine’s control system.
http://sumitomo-shi-demag.uk
http://www.sumitomo-shi-demag.ie
BUTTING achieves another
milestone in Brazil
BUTTING offers its customers
a unique blend of precision,
technology and financial
soundness. In 2010, the pipe
manufacturer, owing to its
outstanding production knowhow,
delivered mechanically
lined pipes to its customers
to be installed in Brazil’s ultra-deepwater
fields. These pipes, worldwide also known
as BuBi ® pipes set a precedent for longevity
and high performance in the face of very
harsh conditions. Since then, BUTTING
has continued to lead the market with
unwavering dedication, delivering more than
500 kilometres of its proven state-of-the-art
mechanically lined BuBi ® pipes to Brazil.
The company has marked
another significant achievement
in the Brazilian offshore
market with the on-schedule
delivery of 290 kilometres of
mechanically lined pipes for
three major projects in 2023
alone. TECHNIP FMC received
around 90 kilometres of BuBi ® pipes for the
Mero 2 project, SUBSEA 7 obtained a total of
around 80 kilometres for the Mero 3 project
and SAIPEM added another approximately
115 kilometres for the BÚZIOS 7 project to the
vast BUTTING BuBi ® portfolio of punctually
delivered major projects.
http://www.butting.com
Industry
Södra Cell
deepens
collaboration
with ABB
ABB has won
an order from
Södra Cell to
implement
optimisation
control for the
pulp and paper
manufacturer’s
mill in Värö,
Sweden. The
project builds
on the strategic partnership between
ABB and Södra Cell, with the ambition
to develop new levels of efficiency,
engagement and digitalisation for
the producer’s operations. Södra Cell
currently owns some of the world’s most
modern and high-tech pulp mills, and the
ambition is to operate the mills even more
efficient and sustainable.
The delivery from ABB includes extended
functionality for the ABB Ability️ System
800xA ® distributed control system (DCS)
through the implementation of advanced
process control (APC) for the bleaching
process at the Södra Cell mill in Värö. The
solution has previously been successfully
implemented at Södra Cell’s pulp mill
in Mönsterås, Sweden, where digesters
and bleach controls have been optimised
resulting in improved process stability and
reduced resource consumption.
The APC implementation includes close
collaboration with the operations and
process departments at the mill in Värö.
Please visit: www.abb.com
Menzel opens new headquarters and motor plant
Menzel Elektromotoren has
celebrated the opening of its
new headquarters near Berlin
with a grand inauguration party.
In honor of company founder
Kurt Menzel, the date was set for
his 120th birthday on 14th May
2024. The German manufacturer
successfully markets its industrial
motors and tailor-made drive
systems worldwide, with
increasing numbers year on year.
This continued success now
required more space and modern
production facilities designed for
efficient processes and larger,
heavier machines. In addition
to state-of-the-art machinery,
efficient paint shops and test
fields that can accommodate even
the largest motor configurations,
the new plant is prepared for
further growth. In coming years,
the workforce at this site can be
expanded from around 100 to
150, allowing the manufacturer to
meet all customer requests.
Menzel manufactures its own motor
series and also specialises in custom
models and exact replicas of existing
machines. Menzel builds new motors
with outputs up to and beyond
25MW from scratch, stocks a large
range of motor variants up to 15MW
and adapts them at short notice for
various drive tasks. The company
also offers testing of motors,
generators and rotary converter
sets. Since the official factory
commissioning on 2nd January
2024, the quality management
system has already been certified
according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
More information: https://www.
menzel-motors.com/article/
moving-to-new-motor-plant
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Health & Safety
Global manufacturing leader A-SAFE caps off
UKWA 2024 Roadshow series
A-SAFE, a global leader in workplace efficiency
and safety solutions, hosted the final event
of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA)
Roadshow on October 3rd at its Fathom3 R&D
facility in Elland, Yorkshire.
The event brought together industry leaders
from across the UK and included a series
of presentations, panel discussions and site
visits for the approximately 40 attendees.
The UKWA Roadshow is an initiative that
celebrates the association’s 80th anniversary.
With 2024 being marked by UKWA as ‘The Year
of Warehousing,’ its chief executive Clare Bottle
Hochiki’s BOSEC
approved Latitude system
and waterproof devices
Installers JTI
Brandbeveiliging
were contracted
to help make
safety a number
one priority at
a leading food
manufacturer in
The Netherlands.
They achieved
this by choosing
Hochiki Europe’s
marketing
leading fire
detection
system, Latitude,
alongside
waterproof
devices from the
ESP range. This comprehensive
solution ensures the highest level
of fire protection throughout
the facility, giving the food
manufacturer peace of mind
and allowing them to focus on
what they do best: producing
delicious food.
embarked on a nationwide tour from the start
of the year exploring 80 warehouses across the
UK and Ireland. This initiative has highlighted
the cutting-edge technology and dynamic
operations of the sector, while promoting its
continuous commitment to innovation.
During the event, Lisa Ramos, A-SAFE’s Health
& Safety Accident Impact Speaker, presented
‘The Hidden Cost of Industrial Workplace
Accidents,’ an insight into the importance of
warehouses being equipped with solutions
certified to the PAS 13:2017 standard, the first
certification for industrial safety barriers which
A-SAFE steered and contributed to its creation.
Kervo is a specialist
in high quality
cultivation and
processing of fruit
in the Netherlands.
Since 1980 morello
cherries have
been grown in the
Vossen family’s
orchards in Roggel,
The Netherlands.
The family were one
of the first growers
in the region to
use mechanical
harvesting in the
80’s, fast forward
43 years later and
Kervo now runs
operations across Europe and the
UK and is proud of its reputation for
offering the finest quality fruit to
bakeries and fresh food processors.
To learn more about this, please
visit: https://www.hochikieurope.
com/latitude
Fueled by continuous investment in research
and development, the Yorkshire-based
company continues to set the standard and
raise awareness for workplace efficiency and
safety across 65 countries around the globe.
For further information, please visit:
www.asafe.com
Veolia launch a new
facility for management of
hazardous waste streams
in the South West
Veolia, the world leader in
hazardous waste treatment, is
launching a new specialist facility
based in Avonmouth, near Bristol,
to meet the growing demand
for the safe and compliant
management of hazardous and
complex waste streams in the
South West. Designed to be
able to accept a wide range of
hazardous wastes, it is expected
to be operational in spring 2024.
With a capacity of 6,500 tonnes
per year, the facility adds to
the company's seven existing
hazardous waste transfer stations
handling over 76,000 tonnes
per year, and will provide a full
range of services including a
mobile chemist service to ensure
wastes are safely segregated and
compliantly packed and labeled
ready for transportation.
Specifically designed to accept
and store a wide range of
packaged palletised waste
including kegs, drums, IBC’s, the
facility will manage wastes such
as aerosols and gas cylinders,
non hazardous materials,
and materials categorised as
flammable, toxic, corrosive, and
oxidising. By acting as a local hub
it will enable cost effective access
to Veolia’s full range of recycling,
treatment and disposal facilities.
www.veolia.com
British Safety Council lends its support to
‘Battery Breakdown’ campaign
British Safety Council announced
yesterday that it is the latest signatory
to the ‘Battery Breakdown’ campaign
as it launches the first episode of its
brand new podcast, Health and Safety
Uncut, featuring special guest Matt
Humby from Firechief Global.
The Battery Breakdown campaign,
run by Electrical First and
championed by Matt, seeks to raise
awareness of risks from e-batteries
and to improve their safety. This
follows growing concern over the rise
in fatalities, injuries and devastating
fires from e-bikes and e-scooters.
British Safety Council’s new Health
and Safety Uncut podcast will
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Pumps & Valves
A step in the right direction but more needs
to be done, says Paul Smith, MD for NIBE
Yesterday’s budget featured some
positives for the heat pump sector,
including an increase in funding for
the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for the next
two years, announced earlier this month,
and support to grow the heat pump
manufacturing supply chain. Even with
these positives, we are still way behind
the rest of Europe when it comes to
heat pumps and we echo the sentiment
of the Heat Pump Association – more
needs to be done to accelerate the
electrification of heat if we are going to
meet our legally binding net zero targets.
Study reveals the
importance of
social-connections
in the transition to
low-carbon heating
The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC)
has today published its domestic heat
survey, “Mapping the Landscape of Public
Attitudes Towards Low-Carbon Heating
Technologies.” Investigating public views
across Great Britain on the transition to
low-carbon heating, the study reveals
that knowing as little as one friend or
colleague using a low-carbon heating
system significantly increases a person’s
willingness to adopt it themselves.
The survey examines the extent of public
support and awareness of low-carbon
heating technologies among 2,223
respondents, looking specifically at district
heating, heat pumps and hydrogen boilers.
It finds that awareness of the impact of
heating our homes on carbon emissions
is currently low, with respondents viewing
other carbon reduction behaviours such as
personal transport choices and reducing
domestic energy consumption as more
important than opting for greener heating
solutions.
Detailed knowledge of specific low-carbon
heating technologies was also found to be
relatively low. However, when respondents
were provided with additional information
about each technology the researchers
found widespread support, with many
respondents holding favourable attitudes
towards all options presented, and heat
pumps emerging as the technology with
the strongest support.
To read the full report, please visit:
https://ukerc.ac.uk/publication/publicattitudes-low-carbon-heat-technologies
Overall, it is crucial that UK homes
become more efficient, to help
reduce energy bills and ensure
people are warm. Fuel poverty is a
very real issue for many, and I was
pleased to see an initial commitment
to the Warm Homes Plan, with
£3.4bn set aside over the next three
years to decarbonise and improve
the efficiency of existing housing
stock and a pledge to build 1.5
million more homes. Heat pumps
and other renewables are included
this plan, helping to make low
carbon technologies accessible for
all. However, I would encourage our
government to ensure that plans
for the introduction of The Future
Homes & Buildings Standards due in
2025 are seen through without delay.
It’s time to pick up the pace in our
transition from fossil fuels, I hope to see
more focus on the ways we can achieve
this in the years ahead as the first
significant net zero milestones loom.
www.nibe.co.uk
NIBE partners with Ziegler
to enhance its delivery
NIBE Energy Systems,
Europe’s leading heat
pump manufacturer, has
enhanced its UK delivery
service by partnering with
the Ziegler Group, a global
logistics provider that shares
NIBE’s ethos of maintaining
a human, customer-focused and sustainable
approach at the core if its operations.
NIBE deliveries now come from Ziegler’s
brand-new state-of-the-art distribution
centre in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. The move
to Ziegler is part of NIBE’s general growth
strategy, and broadened routes to market,
which also includes direct to merchant.
As NIBE is solely focused on renewable
technologies, reducing carbon footprints for
its customers and within its own operations,
Ziegler is a good fit, committed to improving
sustainability, through a range of measures,
including a move to zero emissions vehicles,
reducing CO 2
, and the
use of digital supply chain
management solutions
to improve efficiency and
productivity.
Paul Smith, MD for NIBE, said,
“We are delighted to partner
with Ziegler, the company has a proven trackrecord
of reliability and success, and shares
core values with NIBE. Ensuring the safe and
‘on time' passage of our heat pumps and
supporting equipment is essential to business
growth and the satisfaction of our customers.
As NIBE expands its offering and routes to
market, we feel confident that Ziegler is the
right delivery service provider to support our
evolving requirements.”
The process of ordering from NIBE won't
change, orders should be placed through its
Installer Care team.
www.nibe.co.uk
HiPace 10 Neo: Smallest High-power
turbopump on the market for integration
into portable and mobile applications
The new HiPace 10 Neo turbopump
from Pfeiffer Vacuum is a compact
vacuum pump which is ideal
for portable and mobile analysis
applications. With its Pfeiffer Vacuum
Laser Balancing️ technology, the
HiPace 10 Neo offers minimal noise
and low vibration levels.
Alexander Kreuter, Product
Manager at Pfeiffer Vacuum, “As
one of the leading suppliers of
vacuum technology, we are proud to present
the upgrade of the smallest turbopump. The
purely mechanical bearing which incorporates
oil-lubricated ceramic ball bearings makes the
HiPace 10 Neo extremely reliable, even under
difficult conditions encountered in transport
or due to vibrations during operation. It can
withstand even rapid movements or falls.”
With the special Pfeiffer Vacuum accessory
interface, AccessLink, which recognises
accessories automatically, the
system can be up and running
quickly in just a few steps.
The HiPace 10 Neo combines
compactness, drive efficiency and
intelligence. It thus makes a further
contribution to the sustainability
of the turbopump portfolio. For
example, the more compact design
and the associated material savings
mean that a significant proportion
of CO 2
can be saved. By using intelligent sensor
technology, the pump is always operated with
the lowest energy input. Thanks to the intelligent
control system, the pumps can be interconnected
without great effort, so that backing pumps and
turbopumps interact with each other. In this way,
a complex, IoT-capable vacuum system can be
realised in just a few easy steps.
For more information, please visit:
www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com
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New thermal imager
retraction system from
AMETEK Land launched
AMETEK Land, has launched a
retraction system for thermal imagers,
safeguarding the instrument and
preventing overheating or damage in
the event of loss of power, purge
flow loss or cooling.
The AMETEK Land Pneumatic
Auto-Retraction System (LPAR) is
ideal for a wide range of furnaces
and other applications due to its
seamless integration with both
water-cooled and air-cooled
furnace camera systems.
Developed for use with the
NIR-B-656, NIR-B-2K, NIR-B-640
and the MWIR-B-640, the LPAR
is supplied as part of a complete
furnace camera systems or as an
upgrade to existing systems.
The LPAR system will remove the
instrument from the process if air
pressure to the cylinder is lost, the
cooling or purge flow drops below
requirements or exceeds media
temperature limits. It will also
activate if the NIR-B lens system
temperature reaches its alarm
level, mains power is lost or the
camera temperature exceeds the
limit (NIR-B 656 & NIR-B-2K only).
AMETEK Land has developed a
range of thermal camera systems
with advanced spectral responses
and temperature ranges from
300 to 2,000°C (572 to 3,632°F).
These systems can be equipped
with either water cooling and
air purging or air cooling and air
purging, tailored to suit specific
application requirements. The
LPAR complements the thermal
imager range, adding another level
of safety and damage prevention.
Click here to learn more about
the new retraction system (LPAR)
Please visit: www.ametek-land.com
Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Compressed Air
Norgren, Bimba and
Bahr united under one
IMI Brand as IMI Norgren,
IMI Bimba, and IMI Bahr
Market leaders in pneumatics
and electric motion control
technology, Norgren, Bimba and
Bahr are now united under one
IMI brand. Going forward, the
product brands will be known
as IMI Norgren, IMI Bimba and
IMI Bahr.
The strategic decision not only
sees a new look in place, but
further enhances customer
access to a wide range of
standard and custom electric
motion and pneumatic system
solutions, and technical expertise
for industrial automation sectors
including food & beverage, EV
battery production, packaging,
material handling, and rail.
As one team under the IMI brand,
all the market leading product
solutions, from IMI Norgren,
IMI Bimba and IMI Bahr, will
continue to be available, and
customers will experience no
disruption to the service and
support standards they are
accustomed to.
Jackie Hu, CEO of Automation,
IMI plc, says, “IMI Norgren, IMI
Bimba and IMI Bahr have proud
heritages and have been part
of IMI plc for many years. Over
this time, we have supported
industrial customers in meeting
many engineering challenges
through insight, technical
excellence, and a collaborative
approach.”
For more information, please
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industrial-automation
ELGi introduces the EG Super Premium range
of oil-lubricated screw air compressors
ELGi Compressors Europe,
a subsidiary of
ELGi Equipments
Limited, one of
the world’s leading
air compressor
manufacturers, has
introduced the EG
SP (Super Premium),
upgrading the world
renowned EG Series
portfolio of oillubricated
screw air
compressors. These
machines represent
a notable advancement
in compressed air technology,
offering customers significant energy
efficiency gains of up to 15%, best-in-class
warranty and performance, with low life cycle
costs, in the 90-110kW compressor range.
The upgraded ELGi EG SP units embody
newly configured two-stage airends,
featuring the proven η-V profile, which
optimises the overall compression process,
resulting in up to 15% savings in specific
power consumption. The low-speed air ends
and a lighter load on each stage ensure an
extended component lifespan. Additionally,
the IE4 motors enable a seamless integration
of advanced design and cutting-edge
technology, resulting in increased energy
efficiency. All EG Super Premium machines
are also equipped with Neuron 4 industrial
controllers
which guarantee optimal
performance and enhanced operability.
The EG Super Premium also features a unique
oil filter designed for prolonged 4,000-
hour lifespans; the filter efficiently removes
contaminants from the compressor’s
lubrication system, emphasising exceptional
durability and overall longevity. In addition,
all EG Super Premium units are compatible
with Air~Alert, ELGi’s add-on IoT solution,
which when integrated with the Neuron
4 controller, transforms compressor
management by elevating uptime and
energy efficiency, and enables 24/7 global
remote monitoring.
Niccolò Casini, Director of Product
Management at ELGi Europe said, “At
ELGi, our unwavering commitment lies
in aligning technological progress with
tangible efficiency gains
for our customers and the
environment. With the EG
Super Premium, we have
taken a stride forward in our
quest to deliver heightened
performance, while setting
new benchmarks for
efficiency and dependability
in compressed air technology.
Recognising that over 80% of a
compressor’s total life-cycle cost
is attributed to energy costs, the
EG Super Premium compressors
deliver an impressive boost of
up to 15% in energy efficiency. Tailored for
manufacturing enterprises seeking energy
efficiency and environmental stewardship,
these cutting-edge units promise substantial
energy savings through their innovative
features bundled in a highly competitive total
cost of ownership package.”
The ELGi EG SP units will be available for delivery
in Europe in the second quarter of 2024.
Every EG Super Premium compressor comes
with a superior warranty of 10 years on the air
end and 5 years on the package*. The ELGi EG
Super Premium is built to ensure a long life,
as well as superior reliability and durability.
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and its products, please visit: www.elgi.com/eu
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