PECM Issue 42 2020 | Page 95

NEWS & EVENTS Lenze is well placed for 2020 despite tough market conditions Konecranes Demag UK Ltd signs the Armed Forces Covenant Following the release of Lenze’s 2018/19 Financial Report, this leader in mechatronic components looks well placed for 2020, despite tough market conditions.   GOING FOR GROWTH According to the figures, Lenze realised a 6.3% increase in revenue during 2018/2019 growing from €741M to €787.6M and all regions within the Lenze Group (Europe, America, Asia) contributed to this growth. Lifting equipment manufacturer and service provider, Konecranes Demag UK Ltd, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The company has made a commitment to support the Armed Forces community and recognise the contribution to society and business made by serving, reservist and veteran military personnel. RE-SKILLING FOR DIGITALISATION To meet the increasing demands of digitalisation, the Lenze group made significant financial and personnel investments in skills expansion. In order to meet the company’s projected growth and altered skills requirements, a number of new staff were appointed in key areas leading to a rise in the number of employees from 3,739 the previous year to 3,969. www.lenze.com/en-gb As an Armed Forces friendly organisation, it has pledged to promote a recruitment pathway for service personnel, their spouses and partners, ensuring that no member of the Armed Forces faces disadvantage in seeking employment. The company also recognises that in some circumstances special treatment may be appropriate and has promised support, including special leave and deployment, for reservists and leaders of military cadet organisations. Aseptic Valve Solution The GEMÜ 650 BioStar 2/2 way stainless steel diaphragm valve is designed according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for use in sterile or hygienic environments. It is CIP/ SIP and Autoclave capable depending on the version with surface finishes down to 0.25 μm, electropolished. The valve has an extensive range of accessories such as glowing LED switchboxes making the valve a high integrity workhorse for aseptic and hygienic applications. Normally closed (NC), Normally open (NO) and Double acting (DA) control functions are available as well as an ATEX or flow control versions with 4-20mA positioners. It is also mounted on zero deadleg or multiport block bodies. Website: www.gemu.co.uk Tel: 01925 824044 Email: [email protected] www.konecranes.com WES LTD LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE TO TACKLE SKILLS GAP WITH THE WES ACADEMY The skills gap crisis is an ongoing concern for many manufacturing and engineering businesses in the UK, as fewer apprentices come into the sector and an ageing workforce leave. The gap has been particularly recognised in the Utilities sector, which has set up the Energy and Utilities Skills Partnership, with a core aim being to attract, train and enhance the utility sector skills base. WES is addressing the situation by taking positive action with a series of proactive initiatives. These include working with Southampton Engineering Training Association (SETA), running a highly regarded apprenticeship scheme and, through its recently launched skills programme, to upskill its current workforce with the WES Academy training programme. The Academy includes technical and commercial training documents, modules and seminars held at WES’ inhouse training facility. New starters can get to know the basics such as understanding the use of chemicals, through to more specific technical training that includes such topics such as ‘test procedures for a dosing rig’ and ‘correct procedures for emptying chemical bunds’. The Academy is designed to be a continuous learning program with increasing competency of individuals demonstrated & monitored via the WES SharePoint intranet system. The WES Academy is open to all employees and remote access allows offsite employees the option to log in to the training platform from their tablets. www.wes.ltd.uk CENTRIFUGE ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD Centrifuge Engineering Service Ltd has been in business for many years, working in the Petro- Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Fine Chemicals, Food & Beverage, and Waste-Water Treatment Industries, supplying new and fully refurbished equipment for various processes, also breakdown repairs, planned maintenance contracts, consultation, upgrades & installations. We recently completed a full refurbishment of these Ferrum Centrifuges above for a regular customer of ours, including new drive system, hydraulics, pneumatics, process feed controller, critical dimension inspection, replacement bearing, seals and suspension, pickle passivation of all stainless steel parts, and 2 pack epoxy painting following grit blasting. We have various centrifuges in all sizes and configuration ready for refurbishing following discussions with our customers to find out exactly what they require the process to do, and more important to do it safely. CES Ltd supply all types of Filtration & Separation equipment for all types of industries, including Basket, Decanter, and Disc Stack Centrifuges, Nutsche Pressure Filters, Filter Presses, DAF systems and Filter Bag Equipment. Please call +44 1484 548200, or visit our website www.cesluk.co.uk Issue 42 PECM 95