March 2019

MASTER ABRASIVES has announced it is bringing in further machines to its showroom in Daventry and its first installation will be the Alex Machine Tools’ NH- 500 surface grinding machine, new to the UK. Having the new machine at its facility, Master says it will be able to offer more comprehensive demonstrations for its range of precision grinding products at its facility. The company says this demonstration area was initially set up to show the range of MASTER precision grinding products, including conventional and superabrasive grinding wheels, diamond dressers and superfinishing products. The company says the high quality, cost-effective Master branded products will be available to support any in-house demonstrations and display the potential of both Micromatic and now also Alex Machine Tools’ machines. w | www.master-abrasives.co.uk Encouraged by another year of expansion and success, WES says its 20% growth in 2018 is set to support the water industry deliver throughout the next AMP7 as its business expands in both wastewater and drinking water. The chemical dosing system specialist reports it has achieved a third consecutive year of strong growth and in line with its formal business growth plan, the company expanded all four of its divisions in 2018: Chemical Dosing Systems and Projects; Chemical Dosing Products; Servicing and Installation; and Equipment Hire. In particular the company says its chemical dosing equipment hire options has offered alternative solutions and a vision of WES that has had impressive growth throughout 2018. e | info@wes.ltd.uk w | www.wes.ltd.uk DAWSON SHANAHAN, a specialist in precision engineering since 1943, reports it is celebrating 10 years since the buy-out of FloForm and manufacturing at its plant in Welshpool, Wales. It’s been a decade since Dawson Shanahan came to the rescue of FloForm, a manufacturer of automotive parts based in Welshpool, Wales. As a business that had been in decline over a two-year period, the company finally went into administration in 2009. Dawson Shanahan, took the decision to purchase the business and all its assets and retain the Welshpool site re-instating 12 employees. Dawson Shanahan says it has been in business with FloForm for 30 years, it moved all operations from Potters Bar, Hertfordshire to Welshpool, an important strategic decision and part of its ongoing success today. w | www.dawson-shanahan.co.uk ESAB WELDING & CUTTING PRODUCTS has announced it has launched Versotrac EWT 1000, and says it is the most versatile and user-friendly tractor on the market for submerged arc welding, MIG/MAG and Carbon Arc Gouging. The company says Versotrac’s rugged, modularised components can be disassembled into smaller units, hand-carried into confined or remote spaces and then reassembled in minutes. No tools are required. “This modular tractor system recognises the portability needs of ship, barge, offshore, wind tower and structural steel applications. Versotrac is a truly modular welding tractor, allowing you to take it anywhere without the need for cranes or other lifting devices,” says Magnus Svedlund, global product manager SAW equipment, ESAB. w | www.esab.com . Portable welding applications Emission free air compressor Jasic, one of the leading manufacturers of inverter welding equipment has announced it has introduced the TIG 315P AC/DC Multi Wave Inverter. The company says this highly advanced AC/DC inverter offers superior multi wave versatility and key features include TIG AC/DC with digital control, programme memory storage of up to 50 sets of data and microprocessor control of a wide range of functions. The current range offered on TIG is 30-315 amps and on MMA 10-270 amps. Other key features include VRD function, remote control interface and intelligent fan and cooler control. This TIG 310 P Multi Wave comes complete with TIG torch and adaptor, gas regulator, work return lead and clamp and the machine is supported by a 5 year warranty. t | 0161 793 8127 e | tina@wilkinsonstar.com w | www.wilkinsonstar.com New TIG welding inverter Celebrating a 10th anniversary Surface grinder available for demonstration 20% Increase in revenue GENAIR UK, a leading hire company specialising in the supply of air compressors, desiccant dryers and associated equipment is celebrating having one of its new products selected as a finalist in this year’s prestigious Hire Association Europe, Hire Awards of Excellence. Representing GenAir in the ‘Hire Industry Product of the Year’ category will be its ‘All Weather, Emission Free’ electric air compressor. In a strong line up, GenAir’s compressor will be competing against a range of site lighting equipment, access machinery, welfare products and demolition tools. The winner will be announced at a glittering gala dinner due to be held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Saturday 13th April. The event will be hosted by the Strictly Come Dancing star and TV presenter Anton du Beke. t | 0844 775 0890 e | sales@genair.co.uk Production Engineering March 2019 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 43