Around the Industry

Catalog Data Solutions today announced that its first half year revenue in 2008 increased by 85% over the first half of 2007.

With the TF420 fibre laser marking solution, Technifor have brought out a unit that is twice as compact as the previous generations, while keeping the same marking quality level, and providing a writing speed of up to 2.5 m per second, and a skipping speed of up to 5 m/s. It is designed for applications involving medium to large production runs: motor vehicles, medical fields, electrical or mechanical components, etc.

A range of compact lifting and pulling air winches specially designed for offshore applications or in any other hazardous environment where space is limited. The heavy duty planetary gearbox and brake are mounted within the drum core, which both saves space and protects from any external damage.

Nadia Razzaq and David Ingham have joined the Adept team as Internal Sales Consultant and Technical Support Assistant respectively.

Parker Hannifin has acquired Vansco Electronics, a major developer of rugged electronic controls, displays, terminals, sensors, and communication and operator interfaces for heavy equipment. The acquisition forms an important part of Parker’s long term strategy to improve the integration between different motion and control technologies, in particular between hydraulics and electronics in the mobile sector, where Vansco offers solutions for a wide range of applications.

Colortrac Limited is the first wide format scanner manufacturer to put its name to a corporate Code of Conduct which aims to promote fair employment conditions, protect Human Rights, ensure a safe working environment, manage environmental issues responsibly and adhere to high ethical standards, wherever in the world the company operates.

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council plans to use Cirrus Noise measuring equipment to ensure the hearing of workers is protected at The Spa in Bridlington, one of East Yorkshire’s premier entertainment venues. The Spa recently held a grand reopening between Saturday 31st May and Saturday June 7th 2008, after a £19.5 million refurbishment.

Howard Leight by Sperian has introduced two new accessories for its broad line of earmuffs: a Polar Hood, specifically designed to be worn with earmuffs, which ensures optimal attenuation for workers exposed to cold climates; a Slim Belt Clip designed to provide handy storage when earmuffs are not in use.

Ethernet Direct Corporation announces its new Industrial wireless product solution, Falcon FWO-5805-VS, 5 GHz Industrial Wireless Radio Bridge with Video Server feature. This product offers a brand new Wireless solution for surveillance application by combining superior wireless technology and latest product innovation.

As the authorised UK distributor for Univet srl, ES Technology Ltd has been promoting and supplying Univet’s extensive range of Laser Safety Eyewear since 2007. The latest addition to this already extensive product portfolio is a new range of Safety Frames for use in Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) applications.