http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/Default.aspxIndustry News for Operations engineers, engineering updates on pumps, fans, motors, compressors, drives, generators, HVAC, energy-saving systems, control and automation, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, engines, repair and operations 60http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/40066/Habasit-Rossi-is-first-with-EHEDG-hygiene-certification-.aspxConveyor belting manufacturer Habasit Rossi has become the first to receive European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) certification for one of its products. 06/02/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/40065/HVCA-becomes-BES-on-1-March-2012-.aspxThe Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association (HVCA) is changing its name, and from 1 March will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). 06/02/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/40049/Michelin-signs-Rockwell-Automation-as-preferred-automation-partner-.aspxMichelin Group has signed a four-year agreement that makes Rockwell Automation its preferred partner for industrial automation and controls covering all of the tyre manufacturer's production plants worldwide. 03/02/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/40046/Patent-granted-for-award-winning-cold-energy-storage-.aspxUK energy saving technology firm Highview Power Storage has been granted a patent for its new CryoEnergy System (CES) in both China and South Africa. 03/02/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/40011/Ford-unveils-universities-for-engineering-scholarships-.aspxFord has chosen 12 UK universities to award 100 engineering student scholarships, worth £1 million, starting in the 2012 academic year. 02/02/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/40010/Robots-arise-as-British-manufacturing-rebuilds.aspxThe number of robots in UK production plants is growing at an unprecedented rate, as manufacturing industry responds to the demands of a globalised and even more competitive future. 02/02/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39954/Idhammar-upgrade-keeps-Rockwood-Pigments-in-the-pink-.aspxThe future of Rockwood Pigments' site maintenance operations at Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, looks bright following its upgrade of the latest version of the Idhammar maintenance management system (CMMS). 01/02/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39953/Straightpoint-launches-load-cell-hire-division.aspxStraightpoint, which specialises in force measurement, load monitoring and suspended load cells, has gone public with its load cell hire division. 01/02/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39919/Ford-to-slash-landfill-waste-by-70-within-five-years-.aspxFord is implementing what it describes as a green manufacturing plan aimed at cutting landfill waste by 70% and water usage by 30% within five years at its production plants across Europe. 31/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39918/IMechE-chief-slams-government-plans-to-downgrade-engineering-diploma.aspxIMechE chief Stephen Tetlow has hit out as government plans to downgrade Engineering diplomas.31/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39913/Maintenance-key-to-improving-plant-productivity-.aspxMaintenance budgets are set to remain buoyant, with the focus on improving plant productivity, according to Maintec show organiser easyFairs. 31/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39887/Boardrooms-in-the-dark-over-energy-says-Siemens-research-.aspxNearly one in three (31%) of managers responsible for energy in UK businesses say that it is not being taken seriously by their organisations, according to a new report published today 30 January 2012) by Siemens. 30/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39870/Oldest-Litre-Meter-Pelton-wheel-flowmeters-found-.aspxFlowmeter manufacturer Litre Meter has found what it believes to be the oldest of its Pelton wheel meters still in use – at construction industry test service provider The British Board of Agreement. 30/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39842/100-flameproof-gas-detectors-supplied-to-Cairn-Energy-India-.aspxOne hundred Crowcon Nimbus flameproof (Exd) hydrocarbon gas detectors have been installed at Cairn Energy's Mangala oil and gas processing terminal in Rajasthan, India. 27/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39844/Siemens-makes-Industrial-Ethernet-fault-tolerant-.aspxSiemens Industry Automation and Drive Technologies has launched a fault-tolerant Industrial Ethernet network solution. 27/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39897/Manufacturers-largely-ignorant-of-carbon-accounting-.aspxMore than half (58%) of companies have not heard of the term carbon accounting, Less than a quarter can describe what it means, and 80% do not monitor their carbon footprint regularly. 26/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39776/Residential-centre-gets-rapid-boiler-replacement-from-Potteron-.aspxBristol City Council is reporting successful installation of a Sirius WH modular, condensing, packaged boiler, from Potterton Commercial, in its Bush Residential Resource Centre, a residential short breaks centre for children with learning difficulties. 26/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39778/Spelsberg-enclosure-machining-cools-Bonds-display-problems-.aspxBond Display Cabinets says that enclosure manufacturer Spelsberg's machining and assembly service has successfully released bottlenecks in its control box wiring production area. 26/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39761/ABB-white-paper-gets-to-grips-with-control-theory-.aspxABB has published a new white paper, aimed at explaining how automatic industrial PID (proportional, integral, derivative) controllers can be used to optimise virtually any process. 25/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39762/Automated-Britain-conference-opens-doors-on-6-March-.aspxMark Prisk, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, is set to launch the Automated Britain conference on 6 March at The Commonwealth Club in London. 25/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39730/BV-Dairy-cuts-cost-with-Clearfleau-and-HRS-anaerobic-digester-.aspxDorset-based BV Dairy says it has reduced sewage treatment charges, energy costs and its carbon footprint since installing anaerobic digestion plant from Clearfleau. 24/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39729/GB-Controls-completes-management-buy-in-.aspxNorth West energy saving control equipment manufacturer GB Controls has successfully completed a management buy-in after 25 years of trading. 24/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39727/Fulton-steam-boilers-future-proof-Nuffields-decontamination-.aspxOffsite decontamination units serving Nuffield Health hospitals have recently been equipped with Fulton skid-mounted steam boiler packages, all running under a remote monitoring system. 23/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39725/Flexitallic-and-Sealex-join-forces-for-Aberdeen-.aspxStatic sealing products manufacturer Flexitallic and sealing and industrial hose distributor Sealex have centralised their operations in Aberdeen, and increased local manufacturing content. 20/01/2012http://www.plantengineer.org.uk/article/39618/Flexi-forklift-shows-its-mettle-for-steel-producer.aspxSteel producer ArcelorMittal has reduced handling damage and improved throughout after replacing its sideloader trucks with articulated forklifts from Flexi Narrow Aisle.19/01/2012