Product News - Manufacturing Ops



Compressor network controller can cut energy use by 10%, says Atlas Copco 28/08/2012

Atlas Copco's new central controller can be connected to up to 16 compressors to retrieve and process information. The result, says the company, is a reliable and efficient network which could cut energy use by, on average, 10%.

Sole trader of safety boots 14/08/2012

Safety equipment specialist Arco has secured exclusive distributor rights for Wolverine footwear in the UK.

Headstart for new range 14/08/2012

Workwear supplier Dickies has launched a new range of PPE products which, it says, combine maximum protection with comfort.

Arco launches value range of workwear and PPE 10/04/2012

Safety product supplier Arco is launching Arco Essentials, a new range of competitively priced safety products and workwear.

Good looking safety headgear 14/02/2012

In a bid to offer products that look good as well as offer protection, Scott Safety has extended its range of First Base 3 bump caps to include two new styles – the First Base 3 Beanie (pictured) and the First Base 3 Winter.

Sharp vision for Honda car plant 14/02/2012

Honda's Swindon plant is providing workers with vouchers from Specsavers Corporate Eyecare.

Comfort factor sorely underestimated, says PPE supplier 14/02/2012

Health and safety managers are missing a trick when it comes to specifying personal protective equipment – comfort is a crucial factor, as well as protection, but most fail to give it sufficient consideration.

Breathe easy with well-fitted kit 14/02/2012

Poorly-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a key reason why workers are reluctant to wear it and can heighten risk of respiratory problems according to a campaign by the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF).

Swift solution for flawed floors 17/01/2012

A simple, cost-effective method of stabilising uneven floors is now available from CoGri Group.

Online industrial lubricant selector 23/11/2011

ExxonMobil has unveiled a search engine designed for industrial lubricants. Called Looble, the online selector will, says the oil company, help maintenance professionals make more informed decisions on how to optimise equipment performance and minimise unplanned downtime.

Double trouble solved with load weight monitor 23/11/2011

Loading system manufacturer Transdek has developed a load weight monitor to improve the safety and efficiency of double-deck trailer distribution.

Online condition monitoring upgrade from Schaeffler 26/07/2011

Schaeffler Group has launched a new version of its online condition monitoring system for industrial machinery.

Boge launches energy-efficient adsorption dryer 21/06/2011

Boge has launched a new range of high purity, energy-efficient adsorption dryers.

App for compressed air measurement 19/04/2011

Boge has launched an iPhone app which provides compressed air users with a remote monitoring solution.

Ventilation risk assessment service 22/03/2011

Duct cleaning company Ductbusters is offering a new risk assessment service for site ventilation systems. The company has previously given risk assessment advice on an ad hoc basis but has now decided to launch this as a standalone service.

Dual fuel system combines heat, power and benefits 15/03/2011

A dual fuel waste to energy system that can also convert to combined heat and power has been launched by Shenton Group.

Kerrygold butter maker goes green 15/03/2011

Kerrygold butter and cheese maker Adams Foods is achieving impressive carbon performance at its new factory in Leek, Staffordshire, thanks in part to combined heat and power (CHP) technology supplied by sustainable power group Ener-G.

Breathe easy 15/02/2011

Safety equipment supplier Arco is offering a new powered air respirator from 3M which, it says, is highly versatile, easy to use and comfortable - a key factor when encouraging use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Palletforce picks up world record for mass bedtime read 12/01/2011

Palletised distribution company Palletforce has achieved a new world record for organising the biggest ever bedtime story reading. More than 650 adults and children – from pallet network member companies and the public – came together at its 400,000 sq ft Burton distribution hub to set the record for the most adults reading to children in a single location.

Listen up: communication aid for noisy sites 27/10/2010

Arco has unveiled a hearing device that amplifies speech while cutting background noise

Chemical manufacturer saves £18,000 on recurring drive problem 16/09/2010

Chemical manufacturer Thermphos UK has installed new gears on its product kiln which will save the company £18,000 on replacement costs.

Precise savings from bearing improvements 16/09/2010

Leicester-based high precision machining firm AETC has cut maintenance costs by several thousand pounds, just by correctly specifying and fitting machine bearings.

Dawnfresh nets the benefits of new maintenance software 16/09/2010

Dawnfresh Seafoods has installed a new computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage engineering maintenance at its main production site in Uddingston, Lanarkshire.