Around the Industry

LG Motion Ltd & MiniTec UK Ltd were formed in 2004 & 2005 respectively by Managing Director Gary Livingstone as separate but closely linked companies, sharing production and office facilities in Basingstoke and together serving the industrial automation and science research markets. Now, after five years of continued order book and personnel growth, and despite the current recession, both companies have completed a move to a new 15,000 sq ft facility at Houndmills Industrial Estate in Basingstoke that is more than three times larger than the current site and will help secure a new foothold for future growth and development.

Rhodia’s ISCEON refrigerants business and manufacturing site in Avonmouth, near Bristol has improved staff usage and night emergency cover by installing Interalia’s state-of-the-art XMU+ multi-functional auto attendant and call processing system. Sold by the BT VMS FeatureNet team through the BT ICT Solution Partners Programme, Rhodia is using the eight-port system for a range of options including auto attendant, call steering, ACD announcements, call processing and basic IVR functionality.

CyberOptics Corporation today announced that it has hired Daniel Good as Vice President of Corporate Development.

Accelerating biomarker identification for cancer and other diseases may speed development of diagnostic tests that enable earlier disease detection

Seaward has put together a range of educational materials to provide fast access to expert advice on a range of electrical safety testing issues. Designed to promote best practice, the range of materials includes display posters and informative test guides – combining practical guidance with the latest technical updates.

BEI Industrial Encoders, BEI Duncan Electronics and BEI Ideacod have combined to form BEI Sensors, bringing some of the best known position measurement solutions together under one name. This merger brings an extensive product line, engineering expertise and unparalleled customer service together to better serve the industrial, military/aerospace and transportation markets. Headquarters for BEI Sensors is located in Goleta, California.

Rofin-Baasel has been recognized as one of 16 suppliers to receive Intel Corporation’s Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for their performance in 2009. Rofin is recognized for their significant contributions providing Intel with laser mark equipment, deemed essential to Intel’s success.

HACH LANGE has been rewarded for its innovative recycling scheme for used cuvettes by judges at one of Europe’s most prestigious sustainability awards, beating off fierce competition from hundreds of other companies.

Hexis S.A., the French vinyl manufacturer, have appointed William Rollfs of Roelofs as their International Business Development Manager in a move to strengthen the company's presence on international markets. He will be in charge of the development of major accounts on an international level. Wim has an outstanding experience in the field of materials for visual communication gained from his work with PSA media manufacturers worldwide.

Despite the current economic climate, Electrolube, established manufacturer of electro-chemicals, is expanding and positioning itself for continued growth with the announcement that the world headquarters and UK factory will be moving to new larger premises.