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NEWS Hydraproducts has acquired the business and assets of Fluidlink Hydraulics Ltd, Devizes. For over 25 years, Fluidlink has manufactured bespoke hydraulic power packs including the former Smiths Industries Mk3 power pack range, which it acquired when taking over production back in 2002 after Smiths Industries closed its hydraulics company. Fluidlink focused on providing a highly customised product to OEM’s throughout the UK and beyond. Commitment Hydraproducts comments that its team looks forward to working with the Fluidlink team ensuring continued product supply and outlining its plans for 2020. The company adds that the acquisition reinforces Hydraproducts’ commitment to manufacturing hydraulic equipment in the UK. Ben Lee, managing director of Hydraproducts, comments: “The recent acquisition of Fluidlink Hydraulics will help us to build on our production capabilities as well as being able to serve those customers that have been loyal to the Fluidlink and Smith Industries brands over the last 50 years.” Hydraproducts acquires Fluidlink Hydraulics 18 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS March 2020 www.hpmag.co.uk Brammer Buck & Hickman launches new bearings-focused microsite fully powered by Rubix Brammer Buck & Hickman, the UK distributor of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, and part of the Rubix Group, has launched a new bearings specialist microsite: bearings.rubix.com Every year Brammer Buck & Hickman sells more than 100 million bearings from its comprehensive bearings range and stock. The new microsite, which has been launched under the Rubix brand, details bearings-based knowledge under three distinct product pages: Case Studies, Resources and Industries. Added-value projects Filed under Case Studies, here customers can peruse through a number of added-value projects divided up by both industry and bearing type. Under Resources, customers have the opportunity to extend their bearings knowledge through several rich media sources including that of pictures and videos. Through the designated Industries tab, customers are able to receive specific information and knowledge directly impacting their respective fields. A contact page is also featured on the microsite. Mark Dixon, CEO for Rubix UK comments: “We hope our customers will fully utilise all features and information on this new site and will continue to grow through and alongside Brammer Buck & Hickman and Rubix. Thank you to all who have made this new microsite possible.” Brammer Buck & Hickman reports that it has delivered over € 70 million in bearing cost savings to its customers over ten years. Operating in 23 countries, from over 650 locations, Brammer Buck & Hickman is part of the Rubix group.