INDUSTRY NEWS


PRE-MET INVESTS £500,000 IN RELOCATING QUALITY SPRINGS & PRESSINGS (QSP)


Pre-Met has invested £500,000 into relocating the operations and welding technology of Quality Springs & Pressings (QSP), which it purchased in January. The company has upgraded factory-wide electrical supply, freed up 10,000 sq ft of production space and created dedicated welding bays to support new opportunities in defence, aerospace and transportation. All staff are now operational at the firm’s Studley Road factory in


Redditch, and four new jobs have been created so far. This number could, however, increase with Pre-Met recently securing JOSCAR approval. James Leng, managing director, commented: “Our order book has


strengthened quite nicely since the acquisition, and this has given us confidence to re-invest in taking the next steps.”


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AERCO TO SUPPLY MARL PRODUCTS TO THE UK DEFENCE SECTOR


Aerco is now an authorised supplier of Marl products, bringing high-performance LED indicators and lighting solutions to the UK defence sector. Marl, a Glamox company, has built a global reputation for engineering robust, reliable lighting components designed to perform in the most demanding


environments which make them an ideal choice for military applications. For over 50 years, Marl has specialised in the design and


manufacture of LED indicators, panel mount lamps, and custom lighting assemblies. Their products are renowned for their exceptional build quality, wide operating temperature range, and resistance to shock, vibration, and environmental extremes. These attributes are critical in defence platforms, where equipment must remain operational under harsh conditions — whether at sea, on land, or in the air. Marl’s defence-grade lighting is used extensively in applications such as control panels, instrumentation, and cockpit displays. With options meeting relevant military and aerospace standards, they provide long service life, low maintenance requirements, and consistent performance, even in mission-critical scenarios. Through Aerco, UK defence customers can access Marl’s


comprehensive product range, supported by our technical expertise and support. As a trusted supplier to the defence industry, Aerco can assist with product selection, sourcing, and supply chain management to ensure you get the right Marl solution for your application.


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NEW CRYOGENIC CHECK VALVE IS QUALIFIED FOR FLUID TEMPERATURES DOWN TO -320F


The Lee Company has announced that its new Cryogenic Check Valve is the first in its lineup to be qualified for operation at temperatures down to -320F. While the standard acceptance


testing is performed at room temperature as a cost and time- saving measure, qualification testing for this innovative check valve was performed with the valve submerged in liquid nitrogen. This testing confirmed leakage results of less than 10 SCCM of helium at -320˚F. The Cryogenic Check Valve incorporates fitting ends per AS standards, making it easy to integrate into existing systems. Furthermore, its materials were carefully selected for their compatibility with hydrogen and other fluids used at cryogenic temperatures. The valve’s adaptable construction also supports material changes to suit a wide range of environments. This product is ideal for use in aerospace and other mission-critical systems that handle ultra-low temperature fluids, such as satellite propulsion systems. Applications include cryogenic propulsion, thrust vector control, and thermal management loops using liquid hydrogen or oxygen, as well as precision fluid control in life support and fuel management systems.


www.theleeco.com MOXA ACHIEVES IRIS SILVER LEVEL


Moxa Inc., a leader in industrial communications and networking, has achieved the IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) Certification Silver Quality Performance Level. This achievement puts Moxa together with the select 12% of certified companies in the international rail equipment sector that have been awarded an IRIS Silver rating. “This achievement represents a


significant milestone for Moxa’s ongoing commitment to quality, reliability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction in supporting global rail and mobility projects – from initial concept to long-term operation,” said Samuel Chiu, head of the transportation business group at Moxa Inc. “To attain the IRIS Silver rating, we’ve demonstrated our compliance with criteria additional to those essential to the standard, specifically relating to our management system and the operational processes involved in the development of our rail products and solutions.”


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