PECM Issue 40 2019 | Page 162

NEWS & EVENTS Hydramotion celebrates 25 years in Japan In June Hydramotion sent a delegation to the British Embassy in Tokyo to meet with the Director of Trade and Investment, Chris Heffer The primary reason for the visit was to meet with Hydramotion’s Japanese representatives and discuss plans for expansion in 2020. In addition the trip was seen as a celebration to mark 25 years of successful trade with Japan. Hydramotion has successfully penetrated all sectors of Japanese market including; chemical, petrochem, polymer & resin, oil & gas, pharma, food & beverage. The company specialises in measuring viscosity under harsh process conditions whilst maintaining supreme accuracy. This has placed Hydramotion at the forefront of the industry supplying to most of the leading manufacturers including; Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Kirin Beer, Panasonic, Mitsui amongst many others. Alloy Heat Treatment Gas Pressure Reducing Stations Alloy Heat Treatment is the UK’s only specialist in the heat treatment of aluminium alloys. With more than 40 years’ experience as a subcontractor, the company is focused solely on heat treating aluminium products, rather than other metals. It offers a range of treatments to change the internal properties and strengthen the aluminium product. From small, industrial low pressure systems through to high pressure, high volume distribution or power generation biogas or CNG / LNG systems, FT Pipeline Systems can supply a skid-mounted gas pressure reducing station. An additional choice of safety products ensures a reliable, safe supply of gas for your required environment. Dudley-based Alloy Heat Treatment works with a diverse range of customers, mainly Tier 2 and 3 companies in the aerospace and automotive industries. The company holds NADCAP, AS 9100 accreditation, and preferred supplier status to many companies such as helicopter manufacturer Leonardo. Our 3D design service makes it easy to provide the most efficient skid for your needs thereby keeping the footprint of the gas station to a minimum and facilitating its transportation by land, sea or air with minimum installation time. Please visit our website for more information or call the office if you would like to discuss specific projects. www.alloyheat.co.uk For further information: www.ftpipelinesystems.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1543 416024 [email protected] www.hydramotion.com/en 01653 600294 NEW from Solid Gear – the Onyx Safety Shoes and Boots Nelson Automotive rebrands as Avistud Denso Paste & 80mm Tape Control Brunel Bridge Corrosion Nowadays, good safety footwear is part and parcel of a comfortable day’s work on site. Combining maximum comfort and protection with a robust and durable design, Solid Gear’s Onyx is available as a shoe or a boot and ideal for different types of on-site work.  This EN-accredited footwear has a modern- looking style that integrates a seamless upper and Cordura reinforcements with a poured polyeurethane midsole, a breathable footbed and strong rubber outsole for maximum grip on slippery and uneven surfaces. Metal-free protection comes from the fiberglass toecap and penetration board for extra personal safety. What’s more, the unique BOA Closure System distributes the pressure of the fastened shoe evenly across your feet to ensure a glove-like fit all day for maximum comfortable protection. Global automotive stud welding leader Nelson Automotive has announced a complete rebrand of its business to customers, stakeholders and industry peers. The newly launched brand, AVISTUD, reflects the total separation of the Nelson Automotive business from the brand of its former industrial parent Nelson Stud Welding. Nelson Automotive was initially created as a standalone automotive company following the sale of Nelson Stud Welding from Doncasters to Stanley Black & Decker in April 2018. Isambard Kingdom Brunels Swing Bridge was constructed of riveted wrought iron plates in 1849 to provide a crossing over the entrance lock for growing vehicular activity in Bristol Docks. It is a rare survivor of Brunels Bristol work and predates the Clifton Suspension Bridge. To hold back corrosion in the early days linseed oil and resin based paint coatings were regularly applied, but after 50 years of neglect the Grade 2 Listed structure has rusted seriously. To get more information on Solid Gear visit the website at www.solidgearfootwear.com alternatively, call the Hultafors Group UK Helpline on 01484 854788. 162 PECM Issue 40 Henning Stams, chief executive of AVISTUD, said: “The automotive industry is demanding more speed and flexibility from its manufacturing processes than ever before. We have adapted our business to meet the automotive sector’s requirement for more lightweight, high-strength materials, electric vehicles and faster manufacturing processes.” www.avistud.com Denso paste has been applied to the underside of the ancient bridge’s 4m dia forged iron ring to seal against water entering the deep rust-pits. Then the 3mm thick soft aluminium packers were wrapped with Denso Tape, bedded on to the new 20mm thick steel ring. This was then jacked up to bed on the underside of the old heavily- corroded ring to provide a new track for the bridge to run on. www.denso.net