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March Issue of MEPCA now online! The digital issue is live here: ▶https://lnkd.in/e_AjFSfn Our March issue hosts HANNOVER MESSE on the front cover, which will be spanning across the 31st March - 4th April this year. The world's leading industrial trade fair will host companies from around the globe and across all industries, coming together to present innovation, provide inspiration, and create interaction. 🏆 In our #ManufacturingChampionOfTheMonth section, we celebrate Rolf Schweizer, CEO of Hidrostal Group. 🧀 March's issue kicks off with a deep dive into #FoodProcessing, with a great article on aluminum recycling, where Oliver Batt took the time to look at the potential of circular economy in food and beverage packaging and beyond . 🥪 Supporting the #FoodProcessing focus, Oliver Batt sheds some light on his "Top 5 Food Processing Trends for 2025". From health and nutrition to navigating tariffs, we discuss 5 trends that will shape the UK Food Processing industry this year. This Food Processing section also features fantastic content about: 🌀 Silverson Machines' 30 second mixing guides 💧 North Ridge Pumps Ltd revolutionising the pumping process 💻 MRPeasy share how to track costs in food manufacturing, 👨🎓 FDQ Ltd on the importance of apprenticeships in the F&B industry 🔗 Beckhoff Automation on automation for non-alcoholic drinks market 📦 Exotec share a case study on warehouse automation from a food retailer. This issue of MEPCA also includes: ⚙️ Drives, Motors and Control with Sumitomo Drive Technologies EMEIA and STOBER UK 👷 Machine Building with Kraus & Naimer Great Britain , Murrelektronik and Axiomtek 🔌 Enclosures with STEGO Group 🌡️ Test & Measurement with Titan Enterprises 🌫️ HVAC with Axair Group - Axair Fans UK Limited 💧 Pumps & Pumping Systems with KSB Limited, UK 📅 Event Reviews / Previews with The TCT Group, SUBCON and UK Metals Expo - The Leading Event for the Entire Metals Supply Chain. 💬 Opinion Pieces from Russell Smith of Hunter Selection | B Corp™, Wayne Rose MBA of British Pump Manufacturers Assoc. (BPMA) and Nikesh Mistry of GAMBICA. 💭 Solutions Focuses with Vision Engineering Ltd and Schneider Electric View the digital issue here: ▶ https://lnkd.in/e_AjFSfn #Manufacturing #Engineering #Process #Control #Automation #UKManufacturing #IndustrialAutomation #LatestIssue

It was pleasure to attend the first First Friday Club editor’s briefing of 2025 today. It featured excellent presentations from Schneider Electric on AI’s critical role in driving a more sustainble industrial strategy and the importance of digitalising water utility infratstructure. In more tangible territory, igus UK showcased its dryspin leadscrew technology, optimising rotational to linear movement for a wide variety of applications, while John Campbell, Emeritus Professor of Casting Technology, University of Birmingham, enthused on the benefits of counter-gravity casting in metallurgy. Thanks to all speakers today, including Matthew Aldridge, Robert Day, Maria Tjader & François Disch, as well as organisers Neil Fullbrook, MCIPR, Elaine Cobb, BEng, Madeline De'Cort at Cadence.

Silverson Machines has recently added more 30 second mixing guides to their series of ‘Shorts’ available on the Silverson YouTube channel. These videos quickly demonstrate common mixing problems in a range of applications across food, cosmetics and chemicals. 📽️ https://lnkd.in/eyAc2vtu 📽️ #Manufacturing #Engineering #Process #Control #Automation

MRPeasy Users Report a 67% Average Improvement in Inventory Accuracy, 54% in Operational Efficiency. The survey, conducted in early 2025, gathered insights from MRPeasy customers across a variety of industries. The findings reveal:  • 5% of users would recommend MRPeasy to colleagues or industry peers  • 67% average improvement in inventory tracking accuracy  • 54% average increase in operational efficiency  • 39% average boost in on-time delivery rates  • 46% average improvement in cost control Read the full article on MEPCA's website: https://lnkd.in/eZwNDHFg #Manufacturing #Engineering #Process #Control #Automation

Among the innovations on display at ISH Frankfurt 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC and Water, KSB Company will showcase its new high-efficiency circulator for building services applications. Here, the company shares details of this energy efficient and affordable solution. #Manufacturing #Engineering #Process #Control #Automation KSB Limited, UK

Andrew Jones, the Technical Director at Axair Group - Axair Fans UK Limited, talks about their most recent disruptive campaign; We’re Revolting, and specifically how their revolt has led to better results for customers in the industrial fan industry. Read this article in the latest issue of MEPCA: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e_AjFSfn ◀️ #Manufacturing #Engineering #Process #Control #Automation

The world of industrial automation has experienced a dramatic transformation since the debut of I/O systems over half a century ago. I/O systems play a significant role in industrial automation solutions, and with Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) redefining the limits of what is possible in the industrial landscape, I/O systems must also evolve.   Read this insightful article on cutting-edge I/O systems for a data-driven industrial future from Schneider Electric #Manufacturing #Engineering #Process #Control #Automation

In the March issue of MEPCA, Titan Enterprises share key insights to help engineers and operators navigate the challenges of precision batching to ensure accurate measurements and smooth process operations. Read the full magazine online: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/e_AjFSfn ◀️ #Manufacturing #Engineering #Process #Control #Automation

Pure Ideas Ltd is looking forward to supporting the National Manufacturing Summit 2025 at MTC Events this Thursday If you are attending as a delegate please come by and say hello to Katia Douglas and Vikki Townsend #NMS2025 #manufacturing #innovation #protectyourideas

❌ Unplanned downtime? ❌ Sky-high maintenance costs? ❌ Stress levels through the roof? Predictive maintenance is here to change the game - and Stuart Coulton, our UK&I Marketing Manager, is breaking it all down in this quick video!🎥 Take a look to explore what predictive maintenance is, how it saves time, money & headaches but also, why it’s a must-have for a more efficient future. Hungry for more? Take a look at our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eYAYT-UR #MakeItOMRON #MakeItExcellent