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Leading manufacturer to eliminate UK waste to landfill with Icelandic revaluation theory

The Icelandic model already adopted by leading education providers will revolutionise UK waste problem. 100,000 tyres are disposed of every day in the UK alone. The ‘revalue’ method gives waste tyres up to four new lives. Safer Surfacing, the UK’s leading manufacturer of recycled rubber chippings, has today announced the launch of sister company Endurmeta - the first company to... Read More

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Ronnie S Evans signs 56-strong trailer fleet up to Michelin Effitrailer programme

Family-owned haulier Ronnie S Evans has signed its entire fleet of trailers up to Michelin’s Effitrailer programme, after a successful eight-month trial projected savings of £45,000. After being fitted to an initial 15 assets, Michelin’s dedicated trailer telematics system showed its worth by alerting the haulier to 45 cases of low tyre pressure – preventing potential puncture costs of up... Read More

Firms potentially wasting £1,000s on lift truck training

Many businesses that outsource their lift truck training could save thousands of pounds and improve efficiency by training in-house and achieving their own in-house accreditation. RTITB is offering a free of charge cost analysis to help businesses make the right choice. “Many firms keep outsourcing their lift truck training without stopping to consider if it is right for them,” says... Read More

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SPX FLOW Opens Two New Bolting Rental Service Centers in Louisiana

SPX FLOW has announced the opening of two new, state-of-the-art Bolting Rental Service Centers in Louisiana, USA. Conveniently located in Sulphur and Gonzales, the new facilities offer a full rental fleet including hydraulic torque wrenches, spring return tensioners, nut splitters, pneumatic torque guns, hydraulic pumps, impact sockets and other ancillary equipment, along with a comprehensive range of services. Customers will... Read More

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Vortex announces acquisition of Kasa Fab

Vortex is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kasa Fab, a leading custom metal fabrication and manufacturing company. Located at 304 East Avenue B in Salina, Kansas, Kasa Fab was a division of Kasa Companies, which includes Kasa Controls & Automation, IntelliFinishing, and Kasa Anlagen. “This acquisition allows Vortex to expand upon our fabrication capabilities, including lasers, robotic welders, blasting... Read More

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Emerson Introduces New Motor Starter With Component-Level Protection for Improved Cost Performance

PlexPower™ designs are faster to install and easier to maintain and operate than traditional cast motor starters resulting in a 73% lower total cost of ownership Emerson has introduced a cost-effective, easy-to-install and simple-to-operate alternative to traditional cast and bolted motor starters in the form of its new Appleton® PlexPower™ solution. Designed for hazardous, wet or corrosive locations such as oil refineries... Read More

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Vortex announces new representative agent in Finland

Vortex Global Limited, a solids and bulk handling components company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Industri-Textil Job AB as its new representative agent in Finland. Industri-Textil will service solely the Finnish market. Industri-Textil Job AB is a major brand owned by the Job Group. The Job Group has realized significant recent growth as a result of its culture... Read More

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Mercedes-Benz launches UK limited edition Actros1, the ultimate driver’s truck

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has unveiled an exclusive new model which elevates driver appeal to a new level. A maximum of 100 Actros1 tractor units are being built and go on sale in March, loaded with optional technology, comfort features and visual enhancements. The eye-catching newcomer has been designed specifically for owner-drivers. However, the Actros1 name reflects the fact that it... Read More

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JCB PROVIDES INDUSTRIAL SETTING FOR BBC ONE’S QUESTION TIME

JCB was put in the national spotlight last night when the company played host to BBC One’s Question Time. Programme host David Dimbleby fielded questions from guests including former Labour Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott, Conservative Party Chairman Brandon Lewis, Chief Executive of Siemens UK Juergen Maier, Sunday Express Political Editor Camilla Tominey and Ash Sarkar,... Read More

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Doosan Infracore Holds Meeting for Its European Dealers to ‘Enhance Marketing in Advanced Markets’

- Doosan Infracore’s first grand meeting of dealers since transfer back of heavy business. - Aims to secure growth in advanced markets through strong governance. Doosan Infracore has held a meeting of its European CE dealers in Malaga, Spain, with over 140 participants including the company's top management and executives of its European dealerships. It was the first grand meeting... Read More