Industry News

SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR JOINS WEG DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

MOTOR, DRIVE AND GEARBOX manufacturer WEG, has welcomed Quantum Controls to its distribution network. Quantum Controls will now supply WEG’s products to its customer base throughout the UK. The Northumberland-based business is not just a distributor of motors and drives, but also a systems integrator offering 24-7 service. This offering adds a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise to WEG’s distribution network.

With 20 years of supplying motors and drives from a range of manufacturers, Quantum Control’s move to the WEG distribution network is a carefully considered business decision. It coincides with Quantum Control’s plans to open new distribution centres in Scotland and the South of England, as it expands its customer base.

beyond offering WEG motors and drives,” explained Kevin Brown, Director of Quantum Controls. “As systems integrators for any production line that requires motion, we help our clients reduce downtime and be as energyefficient as possible. This closely aligns with WEG’s ethos, which played a big part in our decision to move forward with WEG.

PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS TRAINING OFFER

PLANT RELIABILITY AND ASSET management specialist, AVT Reliability, has expanded its training offering in a new partnership with international skills provider Mobius Institute.

The partnership will enable the AVT Reliability group of companies to deliver on-site, accredited courses in Europe, United States of America and Canada, as well as remote learning courses across the globe, in addition to its long established UK and Ireland offering.

In conjunction with Mobius, AVT Reliability will offer Category I to III Vibration Analysis, Certified Level I and II Ultrasound, as well as Asset Reliability Practitioner (ARP) training, with certification through public, on-site and online courses, as well as iLearn self-study programmes.

BENCHTOP PUMPS CHOSEN BY JAPANESE BIOTECH

A LEADING JAPANESE manufacturer of fermentation and bioreactor systems, Able Biott, has chosen 120 benchtop pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) for use in biopharmaceutical processing equipment, including a range of multi-purpose bioreactors. The pumps were selected for their compact size and ease of installation, overcoming issues with tube loading in previous pumps.

Able Biott chose the 120U/DV benchtop pump for its superior control. It comprises a 114DV flip-top pumphead powered by a drive which offers both manual remote control and automatic control options. This combination makes the pumps easy to use whilst offering excellent flow rate accuracy.

The choice of pumps allows ease of incorporation into Able’s bioreactors as they are ultra-compact and stackable offering multiple feeds such as pH control, antifoam, nutrient and buffer addition to maximise yield in fermentation and cell culture applications. The compact size of the pump saves valuable space in cleanroom, LAF and biosafety cabinet environments whilst maintaining important functionality. Multiple flow rates and superior speed control produce consistent and repeatable flow.

KEY APPOINTMENTS AT SUNDYNE

THE GLOBAL PUMP AND COMPRESSOR manufacturer, Sundyne, has announced three new senior appointments in support of its strategic growth plans and focus on first-class customer service.

Colin Guppy takes up the role of Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created role, Colin will lead the original equipment and aftermarket strategies for Sundyne’s vertical markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India.

Neil Langdown has been promoted to a new strategic role as Commercial Excellence Leader. Neil will also continue to serve Sundyne customers in his current role as Vice President for Asia.

In his newly appointed role, Neil will focus on creating value by leveraging IOT condition-based monitoring to develop new business models and service offerings. He will also work to improve efficiency and profitability by digitising business processes and enhancing the customer experience through seamless platform integration.

In the third appointment, Andrew Matsuyama has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Andrew brings with him extensive experience as a financial leader and a proven track record in driving through strategic initiatives on a global scale.

AESSEAL ACHIEVES NET ZERO UK CO2 EMISSIONS

AESSEAL PLC HAS REACHED A significant environmental milestone by achieving net zero carbon emissions in its UK operations.

This achievement covers all scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and 2 (indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions plus those associated with business flights.

The Rotherham-based company, which designs and manufactures mechanical seals and support systems, is now on target to achieve global net zero GHG emissions across all its locations worldwide by 2029.

In light of its accomplishment AESSEAL has launched a global campaign – Betterworld – to drive collective action to mitigate climate change across all industries.

Through the Betterworld. solutions web site, the company aims to demonstrate how sustainable policies and practices can lead to net zero carbon emissions without negatively impacting on productivity or profit.

Chris Rea, Managing Director of AESSEAL, said: “I believe the move towards net zero is not a matter of choice for industry – it is an urgent imperative.

“We have shown that it is possible to make a valid contribution to the UN target to reduce global warming but we cannot do this alone. Betterworld. solutions is our first step in supporting other industry executives who wish to join us to secure a more sustainable future for the planet.”

QUALITY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION GIVES CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE

PMF CONSULTANTS, WHICH joined the BPMA in June 2020, has announced that its quality management system is now UKAS certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015.

This certification provides reassurance to clients that failure analysis at PMFC is performed using controlled and consistent processes with a focus on customer satisfaction and continual improvement.

ENGINEERING COMPANY INVESTS IN FUTURE GROWTH

ELECTROMECHANICAL engineering specialist, Houghton International, has agreed a deal with Siemens Energy which will see it take over the former blade manufacturing factory at the birthplace of the steam turbine, the CA Parsons Works in Heaton.

The 120,000sqft of world-class engineering space will be used to consolidate five of the company’s operational sites alongside the existing pump repair facility currently housed on the site, also creating significant room for further growth. The move represents a significant milestone for the company, which has experienced rapid growth over the past five years and will create a best in class facility from which to service its growing domestic and international customer base.

Positioning itself for future growth in emerging markets, the company also intends to retain its large machine facility on Shields Road adjacent to a new workshop to service an increased demand for larger repairs from around the UK, providing a total combined footprint over 135,000sqft.

The factory will be named The Ronnie Mitten Works after one of the company’s founders, Ron Mitten, whose technical legacy still brings work into the business each day, well over a decade after his death.

The move into the new site is intended to be completed by the end of 2020.