Formulators from the across the globe meet in the UK
Earlier in the year, Master Chemical Europe hosted an event that could prove to be a milestone in the development of the next generation of Master Chemical metalworking fluids. All of the Master Chemical product formulators from across the world gathered at the company’s Needham Market headquarters for their annual R&D meeting, a forum for brainstorming and problem solving.
The event provides the opportunity for everyone involved in product development to meet face to face to discuss hot topics and current projects. It cements the ongoing teamwork that is actively encouraged by Master Chemical. Each formulator is an important member
of the global R&D team that allows each region to punch well above its weight in knowledge base terms.
The meeting spanned four days and involved formulators from the three global regions – the US, Europe and Asia. Also included are those responsible for establishing the commercial viability of products and their potential in different regional markets and specific industry sectors. This is a talented working group that could hold the key to some exciting developments. Watch this space!
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A customer’s point of view is always a good place to start!
IAC Tool Room & Press Shop Manager, Shaun Makin, is targeted with cost savings, a key area of focus is the use of metalforming lubricants.
“Major savings have been achieved through FMS’s onsite recycling service. FMS is a trusted supplier to Integrated Aluminium Components, Lancashire, UK (IAC) and through their commitment, expertise and methodical approach we have a greater understanding the use of lubricants have on our business and are improving in areas not identified by any previous supplier. With help from Fluid Maintenance Solutions we have reduced production costs and environmental impact and improved productivity.”
Being independent of any lubricant supplier allows FMS to focus on reducing the impact lubricants and other fluids have on the manufacturing process and the business overall. One area where significant cost reductions and other benefits are being delivered is through the onsite recycling of metalforming lubricants which would otherwise be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Steve Thompson, Director at FMS said “As engineers we understand how much waste is generated and have developed a number of proven techniques which reduce the impact of lubricants and extend their lifetime making positive contributions to the bottom line. IAC is a prime example of a forward thinking metalforming company seeking improvement in all areas. Working with them, we have now eliminated all shop floor lubricant waste with effectively, 100% of the oil being recycled.”
FMS’s proven methodology, backed by independent laboratory analysis, offers a preferred option for manufacturers who currently dispose of lubricants as a waste. A wide range of oil viscosities have the potential to be economically recycled into the same process thereby significantly reducing operating costs and improving environmental performance.
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Dr Roger Wareing, FMS’s Senior Environmental Consultant added “Our Fluid Impact Review (FIR) process is the starting point which enables fluid users to identify and understand the overall impacts of fluids in their processes, helping them to realise the improvements they need to drive their business forward.”
The FIR is a holistic data driven process designed to unearth the full impact associated with the use of fluids in the manufac- turing process. An initial site based diagnostic review provides the data which forms the robust platform which drives improvement as well as understanding the scope and capability to recycle lubricants into the same process.
FMS’s successes have been recognised by industry peers who selected the company as finalists in the 2012 Advanced Manufacturing Awards in the Best Health, Safety & Environmental Practice and Best Supporting Equipment Categories.
This comes in addition to support from the Technology Strategy Board which has invested in FMS’s process to recover valuable metal content from manufacturing derived ‘oily sludges’ typically found in the bottom of sump tanks, filter cake and centrifuge systems.
More recently FMS has been accepted on the UK Governments Growth Accelerator program helping high flying business’s achieve controlled, rapid and sustained growth.
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www.fluidmaintenancesolutions.com
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