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thanks to a multi-million pound investment from Frontier Development Capital. Having joined Bowman Stor in 2012, progressing to MD just


ESAB redesigns MXL series of MIG/MAG torches


for enhanced industrial performance E


SAB Welding & Cutting Products has expanded and enhanced the series of MXL MIG/MAG torches for


industrial-duty applications. ESAB has boosted the duty cycle from 35 to 60% and now offers a full range of MXL gas- and water-cooled torches designed for industrial-duty applications. All MXL torches feature knuckle joints and spring supports that improve flexibility to reduce wrist strain. A new handle offers better ergonomics and soft-grip areas on the 341, 411W and 511W models further increase comfort. A refreshed front-end design accepts the same standard ESAB consumables.


MXL torches are available with the following rated outputs, with duty cycles respectively listed for mixed gas/CO2:


• MXL 201, gas-cooled, 150 A at 60%/160 A at 60% • MXL 271, gas-cooled, 210 A at 60%/230 A at 60% • MXL 341, gas-cooled, 300 A at 60%/330 A at 60% • MXL 411W, water-cooled, 350 A at 100%/400 A at 100% • MXL 511W, water-cooled, 450 A at 100%/500 A at 100%


ESAB Group (UK) Ltd u 0800 389 3152 u www.esab.co.uk


Wieland Electric Ltd


New owner, new era for filtration specialist C


ondensate filtration specialist Bowman Stor is now under the ownership of its current managing director, Richard Potts,


five months later, Richard Potts took the opportunity to buy the business from John and Verity Timmins who had built up the business since its incorporation in 1998. Bowman, one of the largest OEM filter manufacturers in


Europe, has consistently remained at the leading edge of filtration technology and its groundbreaking SILEXA™ media and SEPURA™ condensate separator range are now renowned throughout the world. The new owner is keen to maintain Bowman Stor’s reputation for innovation and product excel-lence and hopes


to achieve further brand recognition on an international basis. Bowman Stor


u 01543 379212 u www.bowmanstor.com


Wieland’s wienet Managed Switches provide full network control


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he new wienet Managed Switches from Wieland Electric allow full control and diagnosis of industrial Ethernet networks. By means of standard ring topology,


the switches allow redundant topologies and thereby boost network availability. These switches offer protection against unauthorised access/data traffic, greater resilience and prioritisation of data with real-time requirements. wienet Managed Switches support processes including ERPS, RSTP, STP and


MRP for Profinet networks (certified up to Conformance Class B) and are adapted for Ethernet IPs. Different port variants from 10/100 Base-T(X) RJ45 ports to variable SFP ports and even Gigabit Combo ports allow for optimal adaptation to the application environment. The full PoE+ performance of 30 W can be tapped with a 51 VDC power supply up to a maximum of 8 ports. The switches meet the highest requirements with their operating temperature range of -20°C to 75°C as well as their excellent MV properties.


u 01483 531213 u www.wieland.co.uk Union Industries delivers the perfect package for Cepac U


nion Industries is helping the UK’s leading independent corrugated packaging producer, Cepac, to bolster its business operations.


Cepac, which was founded in 1999, has pioneered innovative performance packaging


and print solutions across its four plants in the UK where its design, testing and manufacturing processes are carried out.


The company is striving to become the first choice for transformational packaging


solutions. Its strong focus on innovation has led to it establishing one of the most technologically-advanced corrugated packaging plants in the sector.


Union Industries is assisting in the company’s investment efforts to enhance its


buildings, by providing three high-speed doors at its Rawcliffe Bridge site, two Bulldoors and a Matadoor. The rapid operation of the doors enables the efficient movement of products and personnel around the facility.


The high-speed internal and external doors prevent the severe drop of ambient


temperature in the building, particularly in the winter months, which eliminates any potential impact on the production environment.


The investment in Union Industries’ doors also aims to reduce heating costs and


support Cepac’s environmental policy. Introduced to the UK by Union Industries in 1992, the Matadoor is installed internally


and is ideally suited for high-volume traffic, whether that be forklift trucks or personnel. It was also the first ever fast roller door on the market with a ‘crash-out and auto-reset’ feature. Meanwhile, the Bulldoor is designed for larger, high-use internal openings or average-sized external openings and is a popular choice for improving temperature regulation and hygiene conditions.


Having installed Union Industries’ doors as part of a previous production hall


development, Cepac has become a loyal customer of the firm. Glenn Kilburn, Engineering Manager at Cepac Rawcliffe Bridge, said: “After previously


installing Union Industries’ doors for our new production hall, we were impressed by the quality of the product and service we received, so Union’s doors were the obvious choice this time around. The doors are clearly built to a standard that will withstand constant use and unexpected accidental impacts and our employees are positive about our new investment and the positive impact on the work environment.”


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Rob Howe, Technical Sales Engineer at Union Industries, said: “It’s great to see


companies, such as Cepac, repeat orders with us after witnessing the benefits of our doors first-hand. Temperature regulation and energy management are key issues for many businesses, so investing in robust, fast-action doors, such as our Matadoor and Bulldoor, is essential for reducing heat loss and maintaining working conditions.”


Union Industries u 0113 244 8393 u www.unionindustries.co.uk


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