October 2020

Fluid cleanliness specialist Reynolds Contamination Control (RCC) has confirmed its appointment as an official distributor for hydraulic and lubrication fluid contamination solutions provider Hy-Pro Filtration. The two companies have been working closely together for over 18 months and share the same goal in terms of striving for fluid cleanliness. Reynolds has tested and showcased Hy-Pro Filtration products in many of its systems and the two organisations regularly share expertise. RCC, which counts Formula 1 racing teams among its clients, has been particularly impressed with the performance of Hy-Pro NEWS Reynolds accelerates with Hy-Pro Filtration distribution deal Filtration’s Beta 4000-rated filter elements – specifying them wherever possible. In turn, US-based Hy-Pro Filtration has watched with interest as RCC, led by technical director (sensors) Wayne Hubball, has continued to deliver innovative on-site solutions for its customers. These include RCC’s pioneering Cloud-based monitoring system – The Link. Hy-Pro Filtration’s UK business development manager Andy Pratt says: “Wayne has done a remarkable job and we see this as a really good fit – a great combination of our off-site performance and RCC’s on-site quality. “We know that Wayne has been impressed with our products and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to deliver exactly what he wanted in terms of quality and performance.” Full range As one of its official distributors, RCC will stock the full range of Hy-Pro Filtration products. As well as DFE-rated filter elements and filter assemblies, this includes mobile filter carts, vacuum dehydration units, varnish removal units, diesel coalesce units, lubrication coalesce skids, breathers and fluid analysis equipment. RCC’s Wayne Hubball says: “This is an important step forward for us – and further enhances a robust, high quality product offering that goes all the way through from filtration to sensor. It underscores the commitment to the Formula 1 levels of cleanliness that we work to. “Being recognised as one of Hy-Pro Filtration’s official UK distributors – and part of a global distribution network – gives even greater reassurance to our customers and strengthens the links between two companies dedicated to offering a range of solutions to hydraulic and lubrication fluid contamination challenges.” Automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler (UK) Ltd, which has three UK-based sites in Birmingham, Hereford and Sheffield, has donated over £3600 to Age UK (Birmingham & Sandwell) and three Foodbanks in Birmingham, Sheffield (S6) and Hereford. Age UK is a registered charity in the UK, which launched on 1 April 2009. The charity is a combination of the operations of the previously separate charities Age Concern England and Help the Aged to form the UK’s largest charity for older people. Foodbanks are non-profit, charitable organisations that distribute food to those who have difficulty buying enough to avoid hunger. Some food banks provide food directly to the hungry. Others supply food to intermediaries such as food pantries, soup kitchens and other front-line organisations. Greig Littlefair, managing director of Schaeffler (UK) Ltd, comments: “The work which Age UK and these foodbanks do on a daily basis can only be described as incredible. Schaeffler UK is more than happy to help support this good work and continue to reach those who need it most in our communities.” Alison Beachim, CEO of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell, adds: “We are delighted to have received this donation from Schaeffler. Donations such as these enable us to continue delivering vital work to older people across Birmingham and Sandwell, in particular to those most vulnerable and isolated in such a stressful time as this. Schaeffler’s support enables us to deliver our Telephone Befriending Service, to deliver nutritious hot meals, to provide important support with welfare benefit claims, and to support older people‘s mental health and wellbeing.” Sam Evans, foodbank manager at S6 (Sheffield) Foodbank, says: “We are so thankful for the donation from Schaeffler. Over the last few months, we have seen the number of people we are supporting increase more than fourfold and meeting this need is a real challenge. Schaeffler’s donation will enable us to keep on providing food to people across Sheffield who are in difficulty due to coronavirus and its related economic impact.“ Luca Russo, foodbank manager at Birmingham Foodbank, states: “Birmingham Central Foodbank helps numerous vulnerable families and individuals in Birmingham and in the city centre. Running a foodbank requires lots of resources which usually come from individual donors or corporations. At this time of the year, we would usually struggle to find enough donations to satisfy the demand and that‘s why Schaeffler stepping in with such a generous donation is a real blessing to us, especially in this season where the world pandemic made things even more complicated for everyone.“ Schaeffler UK supports local charities 16 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS October 2020 www.hpmag.co.uk Hy-Pro Filtration’s UK business development manager Andy Pratt providing training on vacuum dehydration to 15 end users in Belgium.