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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
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Oil Sampling Pump

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
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glass manufacturing

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.
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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”.
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Greased Bearing

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.
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glass manufacturing

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.
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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.
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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.
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glass manufacturing

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
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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
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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
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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
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