Industry Update
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New name, new premises

A-Gas Electronic Materials is the new name of Chestech, a specialist chemicals and processes distributor in the electronics industry with a worldwide customer base.

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Distributor appointed

Smith Flow Control (SFC), specialists in mechanical valve control equipment and valve management systems, has appointed Triton Engineering as its distributor in Aberdeen.

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Sales, service and support

Red Lion Controls, an expert in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, has appointed Paul Tanner as vice president of sales for EMEA. In this role, Tanner will drive Red Lion’s efforts to provide sales, service and support to customers seeking solutions for automation, Ethernet and cellular M2M.

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Lab relocates to Cambridge

Heraeus Noblelight has moved its applications laboratory from the Technical University of Kaiserlautern, in Germany, to Cambridge, UK, the headquarters and manufacturing facility of its Arc and Flash division, where it will provide expert resource in developing Xenon flash lamp technology to meet the latest industrial challenges.

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Three new appointments

The buoyancy of the manufacturing and stockholding sectors in the UK, together with the success of the German-built KASTO range of sawing and automated warehousing products, has encouraged the firm’s Milton Keynes subsidiary to employ three new members of staff.

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PartnerNetwork Program expanded

To grow and evolve resources for manufacturers and processors, Rockwell Automation has welcomed nine new Encompass Product Partners and two global expansions within its PartnerNetwork program.

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Container hire business acquired

Mobile Mini, provider of portable accommodation and secure storage solutions, has announced the acquisition of a storage container hire business from Fraser, based in Coatbridge near Glasgow.

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Multi-brand strategy

UniCarriers is continuing to expand its business activity in Europe and positioning itself more broadly as part of a multi-brand strategy.

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Packaging firm on the move

Kite Packaging is moving in May to a new operating centre in Portsmouth. The 22,000 ft2 facility is a significant investment for Kite and will be the second new property for the company this year.

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