October 2019

NEWS The investment made by Bonomi (UK) Ltd 18 months ago in a new purpose-designed 360m2 storage and actuation facility is thriving, with the company reporting a significant increase in actuated valve sales. The valve and actuator specialist’s decision to expand, came in response to a rise in demand for its actuated valve service. This in turn prompted a requirement for additional warehousing capacity, enabling Bonomi to maintain a rapid delivery service. The extra capacity provided by the expansion, combined with space vacated at The Fluid Power Centre where the majority of Bonomi’s stock was previously held, is also providing peace of mind for customers in the current market, by allowing the company to maintain a 30% greater stock holding as part of its pre-Brexit preparations. The additional space has also enabled a broader range of products to be stocked in the UK, including oil & gas valves from Bonomi’s Valpres division, as well as products from other suppliers that complement its existing ranges. The increased stock handling capacity is further enhanced by Bonomi’s wide ranging UK-based technical support. 16 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS October 2019 www.hpmag.co.uk Award winner boosts Camozzi’s technical team strength Bonomi UK investment pays dividends An award-winning former apprentice has joined the technical team at Camozzi Automation’s Nuneaton headquarters. Bradley Nightingale beat several thousand other trainees to be named ‘Outstanding Apprentice 2015’ while studying Mechanical Engineering at West Notts College and has gone on to gain a merit/distinction for HNC, before embarking on his current Level 5 HND study programme. Bradley’s ‘Outstanding Apprentice’ achievement saw him attending a presentation ceremony at the House of Lords in the company of local MPs and dignitaries. In his new role as technical engineer, Nightingale is looking forward to using his electrical actuation experience to advise and help customers. His role will include specifying customer projects and applying his extensive technical knowledge to cross- reference customer parts in order to provide a compatible Camozzi product and part number. A member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Bradley hopes to eventually study Mechanical Engineering at degree level. Camozzi Automation’s managing director, Adrian Farnham, said: “It is great to be able to welcome young talent like Bradley who offers enthusiasm and new ideas, to a well-established team boasting many years of experience.” Bonomi UK’s actuated valve service in action. Bradley Nightingale (centre) receives award at the House of Commons.