Industry News In brief...
The growth in demand for the NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational safety has led to a call for more health and safety experts to become examiners. NEBOSH is looking for people in the Uk with the right level of knowledge and experience to mark candidate papers.
Anyone interested should email
info@nebosh.org.uk
The Dutch Metrological Institute NMi has approved Emerson Process Management’s Rosemount Raptor tank gauging system for custody transfer accuracy. In addi- tion, the German DIBt/TÜV Nord has tested and approved the sys- tem in accordance with the rules for overfill prevention.
www.rosemount-tg.com
SCHAD has announced its partici- pation in the Motorola Solutions’ PartnerEmpower Application program across EMEA. This will allow the company to market EXTEND7000, its mobile SCADA and maintenance software, to users of Motorola Solutions mobile devices.
www.schad-automation.com
ABB Measurement Products has published a beginner’s guide to combustion, providing a step- by-step process in achieving opti- mum combustion efficiency. Available free of charge on request, the guide covers the key parameters that affect combustion performance such as fuel flow rate; moisture content and compo- sition; temperature; and pressure.
moreinstrumentation@gb.abb.com
Events...
Campden BRI is holding a training event entitled ‘Improving efficiency in food manufacturing’ on 18th October 2012 at its facility in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
www.campden.co.uk
WWEM 2012 (Water, Wastewater & Environmental Monitoring event) - 7th - 8th November 2012, Telford
www.wwem.uk.com
Check out our comprehensive Event Diary at:
www.connectingindustry.com
4 EEF urges Government to commit to growth
EEF, THE MANUFACTURERS’ organisation, has challenged the government to end its inconsis- tent approach to growth, by out- lining a clearer plan for the future of the economy and putting in place a long-term industrial strat- egy to deliver it.
In a new report, ‘The Route to Growth: a new approach to Industrial Strategy’, EEF argues that progress towards a better-bal- anced economy has stalled because the government has yet to demonstrate the same relentless and clear-sighted approach to growth that it has done on reduc- ing the deficit. EEF’s chief executive, Terry Scuoler, said: “We all know that we need stronger growth built on firmer foundations, but the econ- omy and re-balancing have hit the buffers. We will only get back on track if the government demon- strates the same clarity and single- mindedness on growth that it has done on reducing the deficit. “Business is seeking certainty to invest, but too often it is left
with the impression that govern- ment is responding to events, rather than leading on growth. “This will not change until gov- ernment is clear about its eco- nomic ambitions and sets out some simple benchmarks to mea- sure progress – just as on deficit reduction. “To do this we need a new economy-wide industrial strategy for achieving stronger, better-bal- anced growth. This must become the definitive statement of the government’s economic inten- tions and the guiding principle for every policy and spending deci- sion from now to the election and beyond.”
In its report, EEF highlights the consensus that has emerged on the need for a new UK economic model, based on trade and invest- ment rather than on consumption and borrowing. The on-going eurozone crisis and uncertainty in the UK economy, however, mean that this new-economic model remains a long way off.
www.eef.org.uk
Free tool with purchase of process calibrator Comment
The word ‘strategy’ seems popular at the moment, with the EEF arguing that a long term industrial strategy is required to get the UK economy back on track, and Vince Cable announcing his Industrial Strategy for the UK. In a speech earlier this month, Cable discussed setting up a new Government bank for business lending, investment in skills, proactive Government procurement and a relax- ation of Health & Safety regulations, all intended to develop Britain’s industries. The good news is we now finally have an Industrial Strategy in place, some- thing that has been lacking in the UK for a long time, the bad news is that Cable’s speech talked of plans and proposals. Only time will tell if his plans eventually turn into reality. Michelle Lea - Editor
Cable’s strategy VINCE CABLE’S ANNOUNCE- MENT of a UK Industrial Strategy has drawn comment from leading industry figures. Juergen Maier, managing direc- tor of Siemens Industry UK and Ireland said: “The announcement by Vince Cable on industrial strat- egy looks largely positive and supportive.
UNTIL 31ST DECEMBER 2012, Fluke UK is offering a free Pressure Module or a free Fluke 700G Pressure Gauge to purchasers of a Fluke 753 or 754 Documenting Process Calibrator. The 753 and 754 feature an easy- to-follow, menu-driven display that guides users through tasks; the 754 is designed for easy field calibration of HART instruments. More infor- mation can be found by visiting
www.fluke.co.uk/75Xoffer: a linking page enables purchasers to choose and claim a free tool.
Unlock the true value of time-stamped pulsed data
ONINIT GROUP HAS announced that the beta release of its cloud- based Pay Per Pulse service is now available for partners to test and evaluate. A successful trial with a water pipeline monitoring company has demonstrated the system’s ability to handle large data input volumes.
The service is aimed at solution providers and software vendors who use smart environment devices such as sensors, meters and monitors to generate huge
volumes of time stamped pulsed data, collected on a continuous basis. These companies often lack the expertise to realise the true value of their data.
Neil Mulkern, business devel- opment director at Oninit Group, said: “Pay Per Pulse allows users to locate the exact source of any potential problem, such as water pipe or gas leak and, if necessary, quickly take the corrective action to resolve the issue.”
http://oninitgroup.com
“I certainly agree with more support for faster commercialisa- tion of products and services from core research. I also support the idea of backing winning sectors and technologies. I’m afraid that this will be confused with ‘back- ing winners’ an outdated phrase I wish we could ditch.” Colin Brown, director of engi- neering at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said: “An industrial strategy from Government is both welcome and long overdue. Industries like the energy, pharmaceutical and trans- port sectors need this long-term certainty in order to have the confi- dence to invest. It is also very posi- tive that the Government will be making it easier for companies to access capital investment through the state-backed business bank. “But if this industrial strategy is to work it is vital that it has cross- party support and that its outlook spans further than a five-year Government term.”
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