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ABB takes on ATEX motor repairs with channel partners
news business AxFlow in SPX European distribution deal The AxFlow Group has, through its subsidiaries in the Netherlands, France and Spain, acquired the market companies of SPX Process Equipment in the same countries. The acquisition also includes the SPX Process Equipment Company in Italy, which will operate as the first establishment of AxFlow in the Italian market. Through the acquisition, AxFlow will become the exclusive distributor for the SPX Process Equipment product
lines in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. The main product lines of SPX Process Equipment include Bran + Luebbe metering pumps, process pumps and systems, analyzers; Waukesha pumps (excluding Italy and Spain), Cherry-Burrell Systems; Lightnin Mixers, Plenty Pumps and Mixers. The total sales revenue in these countries for the aforementioned product lines is approximately 25m.
Aesseal invests at home and abroad Aesseal, the UK-based mechanical seal manufacturer, is continuing its plans for global domination of the mechanical seal industry by creating another new subsidiary in South America. This will increase its global presence to 37 branches or subsidiaries. Aesseal Chile S.A. was officially created on 3 October 2003. Gordon Bridge, chief executive said, "Chile has massive potential as a market for mechanical seals and the new subsidiary is in a fantastic position to exploit this. The country has huge mining and pulp and paper industries that would benefit from our products." This development follows the creation of two subsidiaries last year in Brazil and Argentina SA In the UK, Aesseal is investing more than £1m in new equipment to expand manufacturing capacity. As a
result 20 completely new manufacturing jobs will be created, mainly in the Rotherham area. The company continues to grow at a rate of 20% each year and has seen sales increase from £35m in 2002 to £42m in 2003.The growth has been fuelled by a technical revolution with more than 30 patents being filed and 52 completely new products launched in the past five years. The latest, additional £1m investment on four new machines is designed to complement the earlier expansion and help produce the next generation of technically advanced products. One of those products is the MagTecta Bearing Protector. This is a double mechanical seal that aims to solve the problem of how to protect bearings from moisture contamination. In 2004, the first full year since its launch, sales of the MagTecta will approach £1m.
Software companies offer integrated package Software suppliers to the pump industry, Pump-Flo Solutions and BigMachines have formed a partnership to offer an integrated front-end product to all pump manufacturers. By capturing the knowledge in the heads of their sales and engineering teams and making it broadly available, pump
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manufacturers can make their sales channels more effective. The software aims to streamline all front-end processes for pump manufacturers including selection, configuration, quoting, and ordering new pumps and aftermarket parts and services. In addition, it offers advanced sales management, reporting, and analysis tools.
Wyko signs French contract with acquisition BNFL expands FCX Wkyo Industrial services has recently signed a three-year contract with BNFL Magnox Generation to supply power transmission and process equipment to Magnox sites across the UK. The deal follows a recent supply contract with Sellafield reprocessing plant and represents an extension of established relationships between various sites and their local Wyko branches.
Specialist flow control solution provider, FCX International has announced the acquisition of Sarmef, a 3m flow control distribution business located in Nantes in western France. Sarmef is a supplier to a number of industries including chemical, power and incinerating plants, as well as oil refining, where the company has a long-established relationship with Total, who is its largest customer.
The contract covers power transmission equipment such as bearings, belts, chains and pulleys and process equipment that falls into the category of pipes and fittings, which includes equipment to handle hydraulic power, water and steam. Magnox Generation operates seven power stations in the UK, two of which are shutdown and being defulled. Although not included in the contract, Magnox also supply electro-mechanical maintenance and repair services to several BNFL sites in the UK.
Previously, the company was owned and managed by husband and wife team of Mr Bernard Pineau and his wife Michelle. Both will remain with Sarmef. Chief executive of FCX, John Perkins, commented, “The acquisition of the company is an excellent fit with our French distributor, Copmat Voglin”. Further acquisitions are planned in Europe where FCX has particularly strong relationships with suppliers and has a wide customer base.
ABB takes on ATEX motor repairs with channel partners ABB, together with its channel partners, is to become the first electric motor company in the UK to repair and rewind hazardous area motors to the ATEX Directive. Under ATEX 137 ‘worker protection directive’, end-users are personally responsible for the safety of motors in hazardous areas, but if the motor is approved to ATEX 95 ‘product directive’, the manufacturer is responsible for the safety of the motor, provided it is used correctly. ABB will now become the first electric motor company in the UK market to take the same responsibility for repaired and rewound motors as it does for
new motors, ensuring that the motor remains approved to ATEX 95 even after a repair. The condition is that the motor is of ATEX approved model, manufactured by ABB and repaired by its ABB Motor Service Partner network. ABB will audit its partners’ workshops and train the personnel to ensure that the repair meets the same safety standards as the original work. Initially, ATEX-approved repairs will be carried out at six workshops around the country, although customers will able to access these services through any of the 15 members of the ABB Motor Service Partner network. The service will be rolled out during the spring of 2004.
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lines in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. The main product lines of SPX Process Equipment include Bran + Luebbe metering pumps, process pumps and systems, analyzers; Waukesha pumps (excluding Italy and Spain), Cherry-Burrell Systems; Lightnin Mixers, Plenty Pumps and Mixers. The total sales revenue in these countries for the aforementioned product lines is approximately 25m.
Aesseal invests at home and abroad Aesseal, the UK-based mechanical seal manufacturer, is continuing its plans for global domination of the mechanical seal industry by creating another new subsidiary in South America. This will increase its global presence to 37 branches or subsidiaries. Aesseal Chile S.A. was officially created on 3 October 2003. Gordon Bridge, chief executive said, "Chile has massive potential as a market for mechanical seals and the new subsidiary is in a fantastic position to exploit this. The country has huge mining and pulp and paper industries that would benefit from our products." This development follows the creation of two subsidiaries last year in Brazil and Argentina SA In the UK, Aesseal is investing more than £1m in new equipment to expand manufacturing capacity. As a
result 20 completely new manufacturing jobs will be created, mainly in the Rotherham area. The company continues to grow at a rate of 20% each year and has seen sales increase from £35m in 2002 to £42m in 2003.The growth has been fuelled by a technical revolution with more than 30 patents being filed and 52 completely new products launched in the past five years. The latest, additional £1m investment on four new machines is designed to complement the earlier expansion and help produce the next generation of technically advanced products. One of those products is the MagTecta Bearing Protector. This is a double mechanical seal that aims to solve the problem of how to protect bearings from moisture contamination. In 2004, the first full year since its launch, sales of the MagTecta will approach £1m.
Software companies offer integrated package Software suppliers to the pump industry, Pump-Flo Solutions and BigMachines have formed a partnership to offer an integrated front-end product to all pump manufacturers. By capturing the knowledge in the heads of their sales and engineering teams and making it broadly available, pump
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manufacturers can make their sales channels more effective. The software aims to streamline all front-end processes for pump manufacturers including selection, configuration, quoting, and ordering new pumps and aftermarket parts and services. In addition, it offers advanced sales management, reporting, and analysis tools.
Wyko signs French contract with acquisition BNFL expands FCX Wkyo Industrial services has recently signed a three-year contract with BNFL Magnox Generation to supply power transmission and process equipment to Magnox sites across the UK. The deal follows a recent supply contract with Sellafield reprocessing plant and represents an extension of established relationships between various sites and their local Wyko branches.
Specialist flow control solution provider, FCX International has announced the acquisition of Sarmef, a 3m flow control distribution business located in Nantes in western France. Sarmef is a supplier to a number of industries including chemical, power and incinerating plants, as well as oil refining, where the company has a long-established relationship with Total, who is its largest customer.
The contract covers power transmission equipment such as bearings, belts, chains and pulleys and process equipment that falls into the category of pipes and fittings, which includes equipment to handle hydraulic power, water and steam. Magnox Generation operates seven power stations in the UK, two of which are shutdown and being defulled. Although not included in the contract, Magnox also supply electro-mechanical maintenance and repair services to several BNFL sites in the UK.
Previously, the company was owned and managed by husband and wife team of Mr Bernard Pineau and his wife Michelle. Both will remain with Sarmef. Chief executive of FCX, John Perkins, commented, “The acquisition of the company is an excellent fit with our French distributor, Copmat Voglin”. Further acquisitions are planned in Europe where FCX has particularly strong relationships with suppliers and has a wide customer base.
ABB takes on ATEX motor repairs with channel partners ABB, together with its channel partners, is to become the first electric motor company in the UK to repair and rewind hazardous area motors to the ATEX Directive. Under ATEX 137 ‘worker protection directive’, end-users are personally responsible for the safety of motors in hazardous areas, but if the motor is approved to ATEX 95 ‘product directive’, the manufacturer is responsible for the safety of the motor, provided it is used correctly. ABB will now become the first electric motor company in the UK market to take the same responsibility for repaired and rewound motors as it does for
new motors, ensuring that the motor remains approved to ATEX 95 even after a repair. The condition is that the motor is of ATEX approved model, manufactured by ABB and repaired by its ABB Motor Service Partner network. ABB will audit its partners’ workshops and train the personnel to ensure that the repair meets the same safety standards as the original work. Initially, ATEX-approved repairs will be carried out at six workshops around the country, although customers will able to access these services through any of the 15 members of the ABB Motor Service Partner network. The service will be rolled out during the spring of 2004.
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