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Mobile app for compressor monitoring 23/10/2012

Atlas Copco has launched a mobile app for site-wide remote monitoring of compressor systems.

Variable speed drives could save millions 30/03/2012

Compressed air equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco has revealed energy efficient variable speed drive (VSD) compressors could save the UK industry 16.5 million kWh in 2012.

Customers come first, pledges Atlas Copco 26/07/2011

Compressor manufacturer Atlas Copco says it will fend off competition by offering the strongest possible customer focus and it has launched a customer care charter setting out how it plans to achieve this.

Atlas Copco to acquire medical gas business 13/04/2011

Compressor manufacturer Atlas Copco has announced it is buying the medical gas solutions business of UK-based Penlon, which supplies medical gas systems, medical vacuum equipment and pipeline components to hospitals.

Compressor helps Simba meet production and green targets 22/03/2011

Simba International is reporting that an Atlas Copco variable speed drive compressor, financed through a Carbon Trust loan, has been a key success factor in its plant refurbishment programme.

Compact energy efficiency 28/02/2011

Compressor manufacturer Boge has just announced the launch of a new series of frequency controlled screw compressors as a part of its C series range. It claims the new CF models (pictured) provide a quiet, compact and energy efficient compressed air solution to the medium sized compressed air user with a fluctuating demand for compressed air.

Beko vows faster delivery after site extension 23/02/2011

Beko, the compressed air system and components supplier, has doubled capacity at its Worcestershire site.

Boge keeps the press rolling at Johnston 23/02/2011

Johnston Press has expanded its printing centre in County Armagh, and installed two Boge SLF 75 frequency controlled screw compressors along with a Boge S 75 screw compressor in order to meet the new compressed air demands of the expansion in the most energy efficient manner.

Energy efficiency in the pipeline 07/12/2010

Compressor specialist Atlas Copco has launched a new air pipework system which is the first of its kind to offer anodised internal surfaces as standard. AIRnet's smooth surfaces can cut friction by 50%, minimising the risk of pressure drops and maximising energy efficiency.

Atlas Copco invests in UK custom design facility 29/10/2010

Atlas Copco Compressors has made a major investment in its UK custom design engineering facility based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. As one of the company's strategically located engineering centres, the UK workshop now plays a major role in the supply of bespoke solutions across the globe.

Pneumatics specialist SMC unveils new energy saving components 28/10/2010

Global pneumatics specialist SMC has unveiled a new range of energy saving components in recognition of the need for energy efficiency in automated manufacturing processes in a European economic environment wherein it says inflation, led by soaring energy costs, has accelerated at its fastest pace in almost two years.

New edition of compressed air manual launched 30/07/2010

The latest edition of Atlas Copco's free 136 page Compressed Air Manual, boasted to be "essential reading for businesses that need the latest information about compressed air technology" has been launched.

SMC promises an end to compressed air waste 16/02/2010

Many general machinery manufacturers are ignoring a common operational problem that costs users money and wastes compressed air – but the means of solving it is easily available, according to experts at global pneumatics specialist SMC.

Compressed air audit system introduced 04/02/2010

Compressed air specialist Boge has introduced what it describes as a sophisticated compressed air auditing system which can simultaneously analyse up to 12 compressors. Logged data will then identify where compressed air savings can be made leading to an optimised compressed air system and reduced energy costs.

Scrappage scheme extends to compressors 27/01/2010

Atlas Copco has launched a scrappage scheme, offering £2,000 towards cost of new compressors.

Jaguar juggles savings from thinner air 13/01/2010

Jaguar has upgraded the compressed air networks at its West Midlands-based plants; using an ongoing programme of energy audits to reduce air power consumption by 26% a year with a maximum two years' payback at each site.

CompAir acquisition completed 28/11/2008

The acquisition of leading compressor manufacturer CompAir has been completed for £200 million, with the whole of the CompAir Group, now being part of Gardner Denver, a US based global manufacturer of compressor and vacuum products and fluid transfer systems.

Air for Daily Record 06/11/2008

Leading Scottish newspapers, the Daily Record and Sunday Mail are saving energy through the installation of a modular aluminium hollow bar system to manage compressed air deliveries.

Compair acquired by Gardner Denver 01/08/2008

Leading compressor manufacturer Compair has been acquired by US firm Gardner Denver Inc, a global manufacturer of compressor and vacuum products and fluid transfer systems.

Energy and compressed air Q&A 04/04/2007

Compressed air is often considered the fourth utility but can be overlooked by companies searching to improve their energy efficiency. Businesses that fail to focus on their compressed air usage are missing a trick. This Q&A should assist users to understand compressed air, and energy, in one go.