German manufacturer relaunches as provider of integrated solutions for the entire living space; UK was a “double-digit” sales growth market in 2018. Frankfurt, 11/03/19 – Viessmann has announced its strategic transformation from a heating technology manufacturer to a provider of integrated solutions for the entire living space. The family-owned company emphasised its role in “creating […]
A new approach to improve the competitiveness of the British aerospace industry was unveiled today; “NMCL” has been successfully piloted by SMMT Industry Forum with companies in the North West of England. A £10 million programme to help make the UK’s advanced aerospace manufacturing supply chain more competitive was launched by new Business and Industry […]
Alvant will be attending DSEI 2019, the world’s leading defence and security event*, to raise awareness of the benefits of matrix composite materials in defence specific applications, specifically those that require lightweight, high-strength struts, linkages, panels and tubes, for use in land, sea and air systems. The event, to be held 10-13 September at Excel […]
Allendorf (Germany) / Koszalin (Poland), November 25, 2019 – The Viessmann Group has acquired the Polish company Kospel S.A. (Kospel), a manufacturer of instantaneous water heaters, electric water heaters, electric boilers and hot water storage tanks. The acquisition strengthens Viessmann’s product portfolio, expertise and human resources in the field of innovative electrical systems. Headquartered in […]
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 […]
Biffa’s UK fleet cuts £200,000 per year from transmission servicing costs with Allison Transmission’s help Savings of £200,000 per year on truck transmission servicing costs are planned to be achieved by Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management business, as a result of advice provided by Allison Transmission. Biffa’s experience demonstrates how, by consulting Allison […]
Allison’s 3040 MX cross-drive transmission chosen by both manufacturers competing for the Army’s new Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle. Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and military vehicles, is an active participant in the U.S. Army’s combat vehicle modernisation plan, including the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) […]
Insite Energy has been appointed to supply and commission the heat metering and payment system for the Phase 4A heat network at Battersea Power Station. The project entails project managing the installation and handover of Secure Meters’ Liberty Connect 100 prepayment system on 386 affordable homes as part of the £120 million latest phase of […]
Viessmann has formed a strategic partnership with Priva Group, a Netherlands-based climate and process control technology company operating in horticulture, indoor and city farming, and utility buildings such as offices, retail, hotels and hospitals. The companies will explore opportunities for global synergies around combined tech-driven solutions that predictively adapt climate and energy to users’ needs. […]
BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a worldwide manufacturer of engine retarding and valve actuation systems for the commercial vehicle industry, has started Fulcrum Bridge production at its U.S. headquarters in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Fulcrum Bridge makes it possible to combine conventional engine braking with automatic hydraulic lash adjustment – two technologies, which were previously […]