Increase in containerised cargo at the Port of Savannah 17th April 2019
The Port of Savannah handled more total containerised cargo and more intermodal rail volume, with greater connectivity and velocity, than any March on record, the Georgia Ports Authority have reported. While the port handled more than 410,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units last month, an increase of 15.5%, rail volumes spiked by 26% for a total of 82,135 TEUs.
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Fast-track training to meet new wiring regulationsA strong demand has been reported by utilities specialist, Develop Training Limited (DTL), for its fast-track training course as firms race to meet the latest update to wiring regulations. The 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations have re-set the standard for electrical installation in the UK and many other countries with substantial updates from the previous edition.
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Inspiring children learn robotics engineeringIt has been announced that Kitronik, the electronics company that specialises in developing project kits for schools and the maker community, has launched the MeArm robot arm kit to inspire children and adults to enter the world of robotics engineering.
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Electrical equipment selected for new headquartersIt has been announced that Spelsberg IBT electrical enclosures and other equipment have been fitted throughout a prestigious new office building in Epsom, Surrey, designed by and for WS Atkins PLC, a respected design, engineering and project management consultancies.
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Jobs market sees increased churn in manufacturing labourLabour turnover in manufacturing has increased for the second year in succession as employees take advantage of a buoyant jobs market and skills shortages to move jobs according to the latest annual Labour Turnover survey from Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation.
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Reliable water treatment in remote communitiesDelivering high quality water supplies to remote communities can be a considerable challenge for water authorities, but a combination of engineering skills and innovative process control equipment has delivered a solution. Ross-shire Engineering (RSE) is using mass flow controllers from Bürkert to ensure pH levels are maintained at optimum levels.
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Siemens product range boosts Conrad product portfolioThe complete range of Siemens products boasting more than 47,000 listings has been added to Conrad’s portfolio. One of the highlights of the Siemens range offered by Conrad is the 5SV1 electromechanical RCBO (Residual current operated circuit breakers with overcurrent protection) switch in just 1 modular width (MW).
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IP67 certification received on custom productsIt has been announced that Selco Products has received an IP67 certification on manufactured parts with LEP, LPH and LPHD designs. The IP67 rating protects against access to hazardous parts (six = dust tight) and any affects against temperature submersion in water, up to 30 minutes/one Meter depth (seven).
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Work started on first Arlington Energy STOR siteHigh voltage power contractor, Smith Brothers has begun work on the first of Arlington Energy’s energy storage and gas peaking projects, a short term operating reserve (STOR) site in Sheffield, Yorkshire. With work having commenced on the Chesterfield Road development earlier this month, the site is set to house eight gas generators and the associated infrastructure.
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