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Paul Heard appointed CEO of SMMT Industry Forum

5th May 2020 By Louise

Paul Heard has been appointed the new Chief Executive of SMMT Industry Forum, the consultancy and training provider for manufacturers, set up by the UK government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and vehicle manufacturers, whose mission is to improve the competitiveness of UK manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace and other sectors. Heard […]

Viessmann produces ventilators, portable intensive care units, face masks and hand sanitiser to fight the Coronavirus

20th April 2020 By Louise

Responding to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Viessmann has converted part of its production facilities in Germany to manufacture its own ventilators, mobile intensive care units, respiratory protective face masks and hand sanitiser. Production lines of the German family business normally reserved for heating and cooling products have been transformed within days to make […]

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS’ ENGINE BRAKES SPECIFIED ACROSS YUCHAI HEAVY DUTY ENGINE RANGE

1st April 2020 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a global manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, will supply compression release engine brakes across the full range of Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (Yuchai) K Series heavy duty engines. The long-term deal strengthens a relationship between Jacobs and Yuchai that began in 2012 with the supply of […]

Insite Energy leaps to top performer spot on Trustpilot

31st March 2020 By Louise

With four stars and a rating of ‘Great’, Insite Energy is now the top-rated metering and billing company for heat networks on consumer review website Trustpilot. Thanks to recent investments in customer service, Insite Energy has raced up the rankings and is now outperforming every other heat network energy billing provider, as well as most […]

Allison Transmission presents UROVESA K6 IS forest firefighting vehicle at SICUR 2020

16th March 2020 By Louise

Off-road forest firefighting vehicle is fitted with the Allison 3000 Series™ transmission, making it ideal for negotiating rough terrain and accessing emergency areas rapidly and safely. Allison Transmission presented the UROVESA K6 IS, equipped with the Allison 3000 Series™ transmission, at SICUR 2020 (February 25-28, IFEMA trade fair centre, Madrid). The vehicle features a chassis […]

Government heat network funding must benefit housing association residents, says Insite Energy

12th March 2020 By Louise

Expert comment on the announcement of a new Green Heat Network Fund in yesterday’s Budget Statement The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunaq, yesterday outlined a number of funding commitments for low carbon heat in his Budget Statement. An element of that is a £270 investment in a new Green Heat Network Fund to run […]

Brazilian city welcomes first bi-articulated Scania buses with Allison fully automatic transmissions

11th March 2020 By Louise

In operation in Curitiba for almost nine months, Brazil’s first Scania bi-articulated buses have positively surprised fleet owners and users Urban transport system operator, Viação Cidade Sorriso, has reported positive results from its purchase of Brazil’s first six Scania bi-articulated buses, which operate in the southern city of Curitiba. The buses are 27 metres-long, have […]

Viessmann achieves sales record for third year in a row

10th March 2020 By Louise

Sales growth and investment in electric heating, heat pumps, digitalisation and heat networks headline another successful year for the German family business. Viessmann has continued its path of consistent growth for the third consecutive year, reporting global sales of EUR 2.65 billion, an increase of 6.4 percent, in 2019. The business grew by 5 per […]

Allison Transmission cements its position with Hanson Cement

28th February 2020 By Louise

Hanson Cement in Australia specifies Allison fully automatic transmissions in its new fleet of 20 Hino 500 Series mini-agitator trucks. Hanson Cement has added a new fleet of 20 Hino 500 Series concrete mini-agitators, equipped with Allison Automatics, to its operations in Australia, mainly because of the safety and ease of operation that the fully […]

Insite Energy prepares for soar in heat network demand

28th February 2020 By Louise

Heat network metering and billing specialist Insite Energy is investing heavily in customer service ahead of an anticipated sharp growth in district heating systems across the UK. The company has expanded its call centre by 30% and transferred it from London to Peterborough. It has also recently launched a new online self-service customer platform, which […]