New initiative aims to automate offshore tank cleaning
22/08/2025 by Mark
SBM Offshore and Ambipar have announced a new project to develop a robotic solution for cleaning the tanks of
What happens if you run a vacuum pump without oil?
30/07/2025 by Mark
Vacuum pumps are designed to create a partial vacuum. They draw in gas, compress it and expel it to reduce pressure, and are employed in various applications including industrial manufacturing. Vacuum pump fluid is
UK manufacturing exceeds pre-pandemic levels
24/07/2025 by OilStoreAdministrator
Manufacturing in all regions of the UK surged past levels seen prior to the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new report by Make UK and BDO.
What does OEM approved mean?
03/07/2025 by Mark
When ordering lubricants or replacement parts, operations using mechanical equipment onsite often encounter the terms “OEM approvals” and “OEM part numbers”.
A guide to industrial cleaning and degreasing
05/10/2024 by Richard
Industrial sites require heavy-duty maintenance to operate efficiently, making cleaners and degreasers critical solutions.
May saw UK manufacturing industry bounce back
31/05/2024 by Richard
The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rebounded back into positive territory in May at 51.3, which is also a 22-month high.
Five new UK hubs to support sustainable manufacturing
27/05/2024 by OilStoreAdministrator
The advance of sustainable manufacturing technologies is to be supported through five new university-led research hubs around the UK.
UK manufacturing found to have been extremely adaptable
21/05/2024 by Mark
According to a five-year study published by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Protolabs, UK manufacturers adapted amazingly well in a period of unprecedented challenges.
New report reveals manufacturing’s contribution to UK economy
26/04/2024 by Mark
A new report conducted by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) and Oxford Economics has revealed that the
What happens when you mix coolants?
31/10/2023 by greg
Engine coolant in vehicles should be checked at least twice a year. Ideally, this should happen just before the two
Advanced manufacturing gets first Investment Zone
21/08/2023 by greg
South Yorkshire is to host the UK’s first Investment Zone for advanced manufacturing, potentially giving a boost for
UK GDP boosted by manufacturing sector
18/08/2023 by Katie
A surge in manufacturing has contributed to better-than-expected GDP, according to the