NEWS Industry tools by Ferroforma is instrument for new markets


BILBAO Exhibition Centre is set to present 'Industry Tools by Ferroforma' next June, the trade show featuring products and tools for application in industry.


The new concept opens up a path to new markets and prod- ucts in industries such as the aeronautics, automotive, railway and other industries, as well as in hardware, industrial supplies and large-scale distribution.


The new 'IT by Ferroforma' brand incorporates the main aspects on which the event is focused. On the exhibition


side, the sectors represented will be mainly locksmiths, fi ttings and security, hand tools, portable power tools, woodworking, industrial and construction supplies, protective gear, fi xings, hardware, lifting, handling and transport, industrial cleaning, and in-house logistics (storage and industrial furnishings).


Exhibitors and visitors can also take part in a B2B programme which proved successful at previous events, in terms of both the number of meetings arranged and results in terms of business.


New Managing Director at Kubota (U.K.) Limited


WITH over 28 years of leadership experience, David Hart brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Kubota (U.K.) Limited from the agricultural and construction industries.


After graduating with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, David started his career in Agricultural Construction & Grounds Care Equipment at Ben Burgess & Co.


In 1990 he joined John Deere and after several sales and marketing roles, became the Division Manager for Commercial and Consumer Equipment in 2004 - managing both sales and marketing for turf and utility equipment (homeowner, commercial and golf).


David built a strong commercial track record in sales and marketing for the UK and Ireland and in 2011 was appointed Regional Leader for Strategic and Key Account Management, responsible for John Deere’s agricultural and non-agricultural strategic and key account business in Europe, Near Middle East, North Africa and CIS. During this time he was also a member of the John Deere Ag & Turf Regional Leadership Team.


Leading market position


Dai Watanabe, President & CEO of Kubota in Europe, said: “We are very proud of the fact we have a leading market position in the UK & Ireland with our current product portfolio.


"Our ambitions reach even further than that. With David on board we have a leader who can support that ambition by bringing his extensive experience and knowledge to identify and exceed our dealers and customers’ needs and requirements.”


On his appointment, Hart added: “Kubota has a deserved reputation as market leader in many areas.


"We have a big opportunity to grow further and continue to diversify into new sectors, bringing our strong business values and quality delivery to match the demands and rightly high expectations of our dealers and end user clients.


"Kubota’s brand, values and proven quality are facets I have


SKF have announced the introduction of their SKF Ultrasonic Leak Detector TKSU 10. Simple to operate, the device utilises ultrasonic technology to locate leaks in compressed air or vacuum systems.


Designed for use in noisy, industrial environments, the intuitive TKSU 10 identifi es leakage via a ultrasound measurement sensor. The device features a convenient LED display, helping the user optimise leak detection and supports quantifi cation of leakage.


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respected as a competitor over many years, and I am excited to be part of the team that will take these to the next level.”


Kubota (U.K) (KUK) based in Thame, Oxfordshire, and is a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, a market- leading manufacturer of Groundcare, Agricultural and Construction Equipment solutions.


SKF off ers new ultrasonic leak detection device


The TKSU 10 comes with all components needed for leak detec- tion: a lightweight, handheld leak detection device, headset with neck-band design for wearing with a protective helmet, fl exible probe for accessing confi ned spaces; batteries, USB cable and an SKF carrying case.


The SKF Ultrasonic Leak Detector is designed for use in most in- dustries utilising compressed air, including paper and chemical, as well as workshops with air-driven power tools.


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