A Gloucestershire-based high technology manufacturing plant is encouraging young people into engineering with an open day at its factory

Stonehouse, UK — Global automotive parts manufacturer Delphi opened its doors to school pupils on February 2nd 2010 to help recruit new apprentices to its Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering. The open day, held from 12pm to 8pm, saw dozens of interested school parties and parents flock to the Gloucestershire-based high technology manufacturing plant to hear more about the skills and qualifications acquired by Delphi apprentices during the four-year programme and understand the kinds of career opportunities available to engineering apprentices. Visitors were also offered a tour of the company’s state of the art manufacturing facility where they were able to view the latest developments in high precision manufacturing and learn how diesel injector technology contributes to reducing vehicle emissions.

Airlines and aircraft operators are increasingly calling upon emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical to deliver vital parts to aircraft following component failure

Emergency logistics techniques developed in the automotive industry are increasingly reducing the risk of serious ‘aircraft on ground’ (AOG) situations as Evolution Time Critical continues to assist major international airlines with urgent deliveries of vital parts for aircraft suffering from mechanical failure. By delivering vital parts in timescales unachievable by conventional means, emergency logistics can help to return aircraft to the sky more quickly, reducing delays to passenger and commercial flights and avoiding the hefty operating bills and compensation fees associated with grounded aircraft.

Innovative side entry agitator technology and a rigorous R&D process have led to EKATO being selected by Vivergo Fuels to provide side-agitators to aid fermentation at its new 27-acre biorefinery plant

With plant process managers continually under pressure to identify new means of driving costs down, while improving process efficiency, every element of a plant’s equipment is scrutinised to make sure it offers maximum value for money. Investing in effective and affordable equipment is an even greater concern when planning the construction of new plants. Vivergo Fuels, a company formed in 2007 to help meet the UK’s demand for bio-fuel, recently selected EKATO Group to design and manufacture the agitators required for its fermentation process, having been impressed by EKATO’s unique and rigorous R&D process. The side entry agitators from EKATO, the world’s leading developer of mixing technology, will be used for the continuous suspension of solids and homogenisation of tank contents, and offer a highly efficient and reliable mixing solution together with considerable savings compared to traditional top entry agitator technology.

With the launch of its 2010 consumables catalogue, XPart is expanding its All-Makes consumables range to include over 350 new part numbers

A wider range of consumables is now available from XPart as the company launches its new workshop and bodyshop consumables catalogue, complete with over 350 new part numbers. The catalogue forms part of XPart’s All-Makes range of 35,000 product lines, features a competitive selection of consumables products and is divided into key sections such as electrical, tools and chemical and paper. It also features a comprehensive workshop section including personal protective equipment and clothing, and a brand new section on interior and exterior signage.

Emergency logistics provider Evolution Time Critical is facilitating rapid deliveries of vital parts for global marine salvage company Titan Salvage for urgent operations at sea

Critical marine salvage operations have been able to proceed on schedule due to emergency logistics support from Evolution Time Critical, avoiding the risk of an oil spill at sea and saving insurers millions in damage repairs. The company recently facilitated urgent deliveries of vital parts and equipment to Taiwan and Dubai in order to help its customer Titan Salvage rescue a sinking ship and prevent an explosion aboard a disabled ship carrying highly volatile liquids. The deliveries required expert knowledge of handling and packing dangerous goods together with a close understanding of international customs practices and rapid co-ordination of flights.

Performance tuning for New MINI is now available from XPart’s nationwide network of New MINI specialists

New MINI owners interested in boosting the power of their MINI engine can now approach their local XPart New MINI specialist for an Autologic performance tune. The tunes are available for R50, R52 and R53 vehicle types and deliver significantly increased power and torque, as well as facilitating smoother power delivery, sharper throttle response and faster acceleration. In Diesel MINIs, Autologic performance tuning also offers improved fuel efficiency. Owners can locate their nearest XPart New MINI AutoService centre by using the dealer locator at www.xpart.com.

DuraBowl® technology improves piston durability by more than four times in severe conditions

Southfield, Michigan, January 25, 2010 … To reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy, vehicle manufacturers are extracting ever increasing power outputs from smaller diesel engines. Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML) has developed an innovative aluminium piston design that can withstand the severe mechanical and thermal loads produced by these heavily boosted engines, allowing significant improvements in engine performance and durability.

ARPRO® material provides consistent, high quality finish with 2.2kg weight saving for Citroen C3 rear seat

A lightweight seat structure offering a 2.2kg reduction in weight and increased levels of ‘perceived quality’ has been launched in Citroen’s new C3. Using ARPRO® allowed engineers to replace a heavy and costly steel structure with a strong, light and recyclable material. Material properties such as deformation resilience and moulding accuracy enabled Citroen to achieve improved alignment with visual design features such as leather stitching to enhance the customer’s experience with the car.

Garages and bodyshops can now order New MINI aftermarket lighting from XPart’s nationwide network of wholesalers and New MINI specialist AutoService centres

Independent garages and bodyshops aiming to tap into the lucrative service and repair market for New MINI can now purchase high quality aftermarket lighting from XPart. The parts distribution specialist has extended its existing range of over 100 service and wear parts for New MINI to include a comprehensive range of exterior lighting products, including headlights, sidelights and tail lights. Parts are now available to order from XPart’s nationwide network of wholesalers and New MINI specialist AutoService centres.

Partnership to support worldwide motorsport users

Cosworth, a leading supplier of high performance motorsport technologies, is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with bf1systems for exclusive distribution and ongoing support of bf1systems’ world-renowned DigiTyre products in the USA. The renewed agreement now includes the new Infra Red Tyre Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System, which utilises infra-red elements built into the wheel sensors to give engineers the most accurate tyre carcass temperature data.