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FLETCHER MOORLAND PLANTS 1500 TREES IN CARBON OFFSET INITIATIVE

AS IT CELEBRATES ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY, industrial repair specialist Fletcher Moorland has launched an initiative designed to offset its carbon production by planting a tree for every repair the company carries out.

The project has been introduced in partnership with Bristol-based Ecologi, an organisation that works with individuals and businesses to plant trees and deliver climate crisis solutions.

For every order that Fletcher Moorland receives, the company has pledged to plant a tree with Ecologi’s help. “For every motor or inverter repaired and every pump refurbished, each time we sell a motor, balance a fan or fix a PSU, we plant a tree. Whatever the order, no matter how big or small, we plant a tree,” explained Matt Fletcher, MD at Fletcher Moorland.

In the two months since the initiative began, the company has funded the planting of over 1500 trees,offsetting the equivalent of more than 111 tonnes of carbon dioxide. To put that into context, that is the same amount produced by 85 long haul flights or more than 275,000 miles driven in an average car.

“Clearly, the environmental benefit this opportunity is having is amazing, but it has also given the team here a real boost, knowing they are a climate-positive workforce,” added Matt.

ERIKS announces flagship fulfilment centre

SPECIALISED INDUSTRIAL SERVICES provider, ERIKS, has announced a multimillion-pound investment programme in a major new UK headquarters and fulfilment centre in Oldbury in the West Midlands.

Due to open in the summer of 2021, the new fulfilment centre is between two major motorway junctions on the M5, providing excellent transport links, and covers over 11,000m², with extensive warehouse facilities, loading bays and office space. This will dramatically increase ERIKS’ capability and capacity to fulfil far more deliveries than ever before, with greater accuracy, speed andefficiency for all customers. The new building has already been constructed and is now in the process of fitting out, in readiness for its opening later this summer.

Once complete, the new fulfilment centre will incorporate advanced storage solutions working with the latest warehouse management technology controlling automated vertical picking systems, rapid transit conveyors and integrated vision and weighing equipment. The company’s goal is to reach consistent 100% pick accuracy, with full traceability, to ensure that every customer order, no matter how complex, is fulfilled precisely in the shortest possible time.

The new fully computerised systems will also enable ERIKS to give customers far greater visibility of all orders, from sale through to delivery, while creating a dynamic new digital platform on which the company can develop new customer service options for the future.

ERIKS’ CEO for the UK and Ireland, David Gillies, explains: “This is an exciting development for our customers, and a huge endorsement by our parent company in our team and the ongoing success of our business. We recently celebrated our 80th year as a major industrial services provider and are excited to be embarking on the next phase of our development. The new fulfilment centre will become our primary hub and headquarters in the UK & Ireland, enabling ERIKS to set the standard in quality, accuracy and value of service provided to all our customers.”

WEG TO SUPPLY TRANSFORMERS TO NEW AIRPORT IN MEXICO

MOTOR, DRIVE AND GEARBOX manufacturer, WEG, has announced a contract to supply 241 transformers to the International Airport Felipe Ángeles, in the state of Mexico. The WEG equipment is significant in the construction of the General Felipe Ángeles International Airport, which aims to reduce the high saturation of the current Mexico City International Airport. The project, which will be partially operating in the first quarter of 2021, will allow 20 million passengers per year to travel through the airport. The project also includes the expansion of the existing runway along with the addition of a new runway.

To support the project, WEG will supply 241 transformers, including 49 dry transformers from 300 to 3150kVA, 168 pedestal transformers from 30 to 2500kVA, 21 dielectric varnish dry transformers from 30 to 300kVA and three power transformers from 60MVA 230kV.

Manufactured at the WEG Mexico plant, the transformers are designed for an operating altitude of 2,500 m above sea level.

“WEG power transformers are designed to guarantee high performance on the most diverse applications for all market segments,” explained Marek Lukaszczyk, European & Middle East marketing manager at WEG. “We also offer a wide range of dry-type transformers, in voltage classes up to 36.2kV, having over 20 years of experience in the manufacture of such products with consolidated technology for all applications.”

EDWIN JAMES GROUP ALIGNS BRANDS TO SUPPORT GROWTH

EDWIN JAMES GROUP IS SUPPORTING its growth plans with the alignment of its brands. Jex Process Services will become EJ Musk Process Services, and Korrie Technical Services will align with the EJ Parker Technical Services brand.

The move comes as the Group rolls-out its expansion plans with its biggest ever investment in training and technology across the UK.

Both businesses will continue to deliver engineering services with a more defined offer to the market. No job losses will occur as a result of the integration. The operational teams and people remain unchanged, with a focus on providing a quality service to customers.

Commenting on the growth plans, Christopher Kehoe, chief operating officer of Edwin James Group, said: “It is important that we define our position in the market and the integration of our brands creates a platform to accelerate our growth. A clear focus on engineering excellence in both process and technical services is driving our business forward. Customers will benefit from the strength of our combined capabilities and a clearer offer. We are investing in technology and our people to ensure we continue to provide industry-leading service.” Musk works in partnership with companies to improve their manufacturing capability and competitive advantage. Parker offers clients a complete package of technical services for the built environment. Bringing the companies together under two business units aims to deliver better customer service through joint engineering and manufacturing expertise.