The Frankenthal-based pumps and valves manufacturer today publishes its Report on Financial Year 2011. The provisional figures show a new record in sales revenue.
In 2011, the KSB Group's sales revenue increased by 7.2 percent, exceeding the two billion euros mark for the first time. The pump and valve manufacturer achieved a total sales revenue of € 2,079.1 million and posted growth in the three segments – pumps, valves and service – as well as in all four sales regions.
When winter takes Scotland firmly in its vice-like icy grip, it’s no wonder that many people develop wanderlust and start to dream of jetting off abroad. But the reality is that few people actually do take the life-changing decision to up sticks and relocate and leave their family, friends and careers behind.
But, as employees Aberdeen oil and gas engineering consultancy Apply Altra have discovered, taking off on your travels does not necessarily have to mean moving lock, stock and barrel to a different country. The firm, which is part of the Norway-based Apply group, has found the perfect antidote to itchy feet syndrome by allowing staff to spend time working at its other European offices.
One in three (31%) of those responsible for energy management in UK businesses say that the issue is not being taken seriously by their organisation, according to a new report published today by Siemens.
The Siemens Green League report, which reflects the views of 600 businesses, reveals a mismatch between the views of the board and their energy managers, with the boardroom much more confident about its efforts in energy management than those operating at the ‘coal face’. 83% of board directors believe that their organisation is, in fact, serious about energy management.
The Ipswich based PIX Group of companies has publicly voiced its commitment and support to the young apprentices they employ through the National Apprenticeship Service. Recognising the valuable contribution they make to their business, PIX has been employing young apprentices at their Ipswich headquarters for almost 2 years.
CompAir/Gardner Denver has announced the appointment of Colin Mander to the newly-created post of Aftermarket Sales Director across the whole of Europe, Middle East and Africa. This promotion follows Colin’s three years as Managing Director of CompAir in the UK.
Commenting on his aims for the new role, Colin said, “For our customers, the ongoing support of the compressor, during its lifetime, is just as important as the initial selection. Today, maintaining compressors and helping to lower customers’ cost of ownership is a fundamental part of our business.”
Following the success of similar events in recent years, instrumentation company HACH LANGE has announced a programme of free workshops for 2012. Organiser Sarah Blayds says "These events are designed to provide both technical and practical training on how to get the best out of sampling, testing and monitoring instrumentation, and attendees typically come from water companies, manufacturing and processing businesses, regulators such as the EA and SEPA, consultants and academia."
Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd has announced that the company has purchased a 19,000 square foot building located next door to their current premises in Caerphilly, South Wales.
Despite the current economic climate, Eriez Europe has continued to show growth. An increased order base has resulted in a heavier manufacturing demand and hence more space required to facilitate this.
UK subsidiary to focus on developing low- to medium-volume custom panel PC solutions
Input device specialist Hoffmann + Krippner has announced a further expansion of its global operations with the formation of a new UK subsidiary and the appointment of UK managing director, Ian Ritson.
Leading water management and remote datalogging product developer and manufacturer HWM-Water Ltd. has launched its new website, now including the wireless energy and environmental monitoring ranges of Radio-Tech in addition to the well-established HWM brands of Palmer leak detectors and Radcom dataloggers. Radio-Tech was recently merged into HWM, bringing the benefits of shared expertise and technology to all areas of the business. The web address is the same as before: www.hwm-water.com.
Grimley Smith Associates (GSA) Consultant Process Engineers in North Lincolnshire has won a contract with Plaxica to design a bio-polymer demonstration facility that Plaxica is planning to build at Wilton International on Teesside. GSA is part of Fabricom GDF SUEZ (UK).
