Hypertac is a world leading provider of high performance electrical connectors and interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications and is part of the Connector Technology Group of Smiths Group’s Interconnect s......Hypertac is a world leading provider of high performance electrical connectors and interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications and is part of the Connector Technology Group of Smiths Group’s Interconnect sector. Hypertac offers the benefits of a large global business while maintaining its geographic presence. This structure ensures that customers are able to interact with engineers and sales colleagues who speak their own language, have a comprehensive knowledge of the range of products available throughout the group and can draw on experience from working in particular application environments. To achieve global leadership in our chosen market sectors, and to surpass our customers’ expectations by providing high quality, technically superior solutions and first class customer service.

Hypertac is a world leading provider of high performance interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications. Hypertac is part of the Connector Technology Group of Smiths Group Interconnect’s Sector. Hypertac prov......Hypertac is a world leading provider of high performance interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications. Hypertac is part of the Connector Technology Group of Smiths Group Interconnect’s Sector. Hypertac provides high performance electrical connectors and interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications. Hypertac offers the benefits of a large global business while maintaining its geographic presence. This structure ensures that customers are able to interact with engineers and sales colleagues who speak their own language, have a comprehensive knowledge of the range of products available throughout the group and can draw on experience from working in particular application environments.

I C Brindle & Co was founded in 1994 to supply high quality Safety Equipment to the international marine industry. It has since expanded into providing Waterside Safety Equipment (especially to the Public Sector and the c......I C Brindle & Co was founded in 1994 to supply high quality Safety Equipment to the international marine industry. It has since expanded into providing Waterside Safety Equipment (especially to the Public Sector and the construction / leisure industries), and specialised products to the emergency services (including inflatable Rescue Equipment and Forensic Body Recovery Systems). Originally formed as a partnership, the business has grown substantially in terms of sales, product range and the number of international markets that it serves. To help secure its continued growth, it was converted into a limited company in 2011. Although it is based in the UK, over half its sales are exported, and many of its marine customers rely on it to source and assemble a complete solution for their safety needs. The company takes pride in professionally appraising and efficiently resolving safety equipment problems, and is the author and publisher of a range of SOLAS, fire-fighting, survival, and safety equipment manuals (some of which are now regarded as having become the international industry standard). The company works closely with DSB Deutsche Schlauchboot GmbH, part of the Survitec group of companies. From its manufacturing plant in Germany, DSB is a major global supplier of inflatable products such as liferafts, rescue boats, rescue shelters and other safety equipment. I C Brindles longstanding relationship with DSB not only includes distribution of DSB products, but also instructing DSB liferaft service technicians worldwide, and conducting inspections of DSB Liferaft Service Stations.

IDEM was founded in 2003, however for over 20 years the people from IDEM have set the industry standard by offering popular time-honoured and reliable safety control products. IDEMs Technical History ensures the most so......IDEM was founded in 2003, however for over 20 years the people from IDEM have set the industry standard by offering popular time-honoured and reliable safety control products. IDEMs Technical History ensures the most sophisticated and reliable design processes for solving todays ever increasing machine safety demands. IDEM’s new product portfolio for 2007 aims to establish IDEM as leading developer of Machine Safety Interlocks by using the best minds in the business and massive investment in R&D. R&D with Innovative Spirit As a technology company, our Research and Development efforts are focused on producing the finest products by fostering innovation and ingenuity, whilst maintaining compliance with the latest standards and approvals. Our expertise over 20 years has resulted in numerous inventions, providing ideal solutions for the human-machine environment. Our R&D fields include Mechanical, Electronic, and Sensing technology. Manufacturing Our expertise in Global sourcing of the latest materials and technological processes means our policy is to bring modern yet cost effective products and solutions to our customers. Quality Our UK factory policy is to ensure a World Class product to support all industry sector customers. ISO9001 Approved.

Imetrum was founded in 2003 as a spinout from the University of Bristol. More than 15 years of research & development has made us experts in the field of video-based, non-contact precision measurement. Our Video Gauge pro......Imetrum was founded in 2003 as a spinout from the University of Bristol. More than 15 years of research & development has made us experts in the field of video-based, non-contact precision measurement. Our Video Gauge product was first launched in 2007 and is now used both within academia and industry. Recent customers have included Rolls Royce, Thyssen Krupp, the National Physics Laboratory and AWE.

IMO Precision Controls, founded in 1972 by prominent entrepreneur Sir Maurice Hatter, represents a major force in the field of Industrial Automation and Electronic components. Today this dynamic, 100% privately owned, Bri......IMO Precision Controls, founded in 1972 by prominent entrepreneur Sir Maurice Hatter, represents a major force in the field of Industrial Automation and Electronic components. Today this dynamic, 100% privately owned, British company competes against established global players to deliver the most comprehensive and competitively priced products in the market. IMO has evolved from a highly respected value added distributor into a primary product source and a supplier of choice, now manufacturing much of its extensive product portfolio in-house. Today the company is focused on providing its customers with a fresh approach to the supply of Industrial Automation and Electronic components which, added to its superior service, offers customers significant competitive advantage. A leader in the UK, the IMO brand is recognised for its quality, reliability and cost-efficiency in an ever-increasing number of markets, worldwide. Thanks to its Italian, French and German subsidiaries and a comprehensive distribution network IMO is able to satisfy the demands of the remainder of continental Europe, while global logistics partner Premier Farnell, with a presence in 150 countries, ensures that IMO products are available wherever and whenever customers want them. From a single product to complete application solutions, the IMO Automation and Controls range fully addresses the sense, control and switch demands of todays factory automation and control environment. In terms of choice, the IMO line-up has no peer, offering everything to meet the needs of todays OEMs, panel builders and end users, from circuit protection and a complete range of panelware to PLCs, HMIs, Temperature Controllers, Signal Conditioning, Proximity Sensors, Photocells, Limit Switches, DIN terminals and AC drives. The first company in Europe to do so, IMO gives a no-quibble three year warranty on the majority of its electronics based control components and a five year warranty on its market leading range of Jaguar drives. IMO Electronics is at the leading edge of electro-mechanical PCB component technology, with ranges of highly specified relays, switches and LEDs designed to meet the most demanding applications, including its revolutionary Chip-on-Board technology. The company offers markets such as security, instrumentation, automotive and communications one of the most competitive, high quality and comprehensive electro-mechanical component packages available. Supported by sophisticated IT systems and infrastructure, the Electronics Division at IMO is perfectly positioned to meet all vendor and administration reduction requirements. All products are manufactured to IMOs defined specification applying rigorous quality assurance and reliability standards, while being built to comply with all relevant international approvals. Three fully equipped in-house laboratories enable IMO to develop and rigorously test new products and allow the company to work directly with the customer to meet all application requirements. A custom designed computer system offers bar-coding, EDI, JIT, KANBAN and e-business solutions plus much more to reduce customer costs and meet long term objectives of minimum purchasing administration. IMOs fully automated European Logistics Centre is packed with some of the worlds best engineered components to support companies business requirements. While its dedicated internal and external teams of engineers are available to give in-depth technical advice. The companys in-house training facilities ensure that customers receive the best possible support for IMO products. In 2004 IMO continued its aggressive investment in to the expansion of its international base with the acquisition of French Automation specialist Jeambrun Automation SA. The new company, IMO Jeambrun Automation SAS, has five offices throughout France backed by a strong technical support and logistics infrastructure, further strengthening IMOs presence in the European market and complimenting existing operations in the UK, Italy and Germany. "IMOs strategy is to achieve growth through the growth and success of our customers and we are determined to invest aggressively to make it easier for our customers to buy IMO products around the world", commented IMOs Chief Executive, David Ede. The new company in France has a current turnover of Euro 8 Million and is already able to offer an impressive range of products, combining its original portfolio with the IMO products, the most complete and flexible range of automation and control solutions available to the industry today. IMO Jeambrun Automation SAS is committed to continuing to develop the sales and technical infrastructure to support the introduction of IMOs innovative range products to the French market. IMOs UK Group Export Manager, David Gent, commented: "We are delighted with this new opening and the opportunities that it brings to us. Our objective now is to build on Jeambruns foundations by creating awareness of IMO products to our French customer base. The products have always been well received by our customers in each new overseas market that we have entered as they offer exceptional quality at a competitive price. We expect our initiative in France to follow that same successful trend". Highlights from 35 years service to industry YEAR EVENT 1972 IMO Industrial Control Limited founded 1972 Industrial Controls Division formed 1980 Electronics Division Formed 1984 Jaguar Drives Division formed 1991 IMO becomes a primary product source 1994 ISO 9002 awarded 1997 A fresh approach initiative launched 1999 IMOnline e-business website launched 2001 European Distribution Network implemented 2001 IMO Italy established 2003 IMO Germany & IMO France established 2003 IMO acquires HMI business 2004 IMO acquires Jeambrun Automation SAS 2005 IMO opens its first North American warehouse facility 2006 Din Rail Terminals gain ATEX approval 2007 New Process Controller launched, incorporating HMI, PLC and communication functionality with many other additional features.

In 1871, two brothers, George and James Weir, founded the engineering firm of G. & J. Weir. From their Glasgow works, in Scotland’’’’’’’’s central belt, they quickly established a reputation for inventing pump and......In 1871, two brothers, George and James Weir, founded the engineering firm of G. & J. Weir. From their Glasgow works, in Scotland’’’’’’’’s central belt, they quickly established a reputation for inventing pump and valve technologies that were utilised successfully on ship engines, oil pipelines, desalination plants and power stations across the world. On Tuesday 8th May 2007, over 135 years after the Weir brothers founded their business, Jim McColl (chairman and chief executive of Clyde Blowers) announced the acquisition of Weir Pumps (Glasgow) from The Weir Group plc. As a result of this transaction, the diverse portfolio of technologies, process knowledge and expertise generated by Weir Pumps has been incorporated into a newly created company, Clyde Pumps Ltd.

In 1890, Americans Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best started experimenting with various forms of steam tractors for use in farming. Working separately for their respective companies they were pioneers with track-type tractors......In 1890, Americans Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best started experimenting with various forms of steam tractors for use in farming. Working separately for their respective companies they were pioneers with track-type tractors and petrol-powered tractor engines. In those early days, steam traction engines were enormous and often got bogged down in soft soil - freeing the machine could take days. To increase the traction engine’s area of contact with the ground, Benjamin Holt hit upon the idea of replacing wheels with tracks. In 1904, the first Holt track-type tractor was tested. It soon went to work ploughing soft ground near Holt’s factory in Stockton, California and was pronounced ‘a decided success’. After more tests, the first crawler – with a new and improved set of tracks was sent to the Holt family ranch for a winter of ploughing. Soon after, Holt coined the “Caterpillar” trademark. Holt switched from steam power to petrol and by 1909, his crawlers were being snapped up by customers. Meanwhile, Daniel Best’s son, C L Best formed his own company and in 1910 began building petrol-powered, wheeled tractors, and almost immediately set to work on an experimental track-type tractor. The “CLB” 75 hp crawler appeared in early 1913 and was the first machine to bear Best’s ‘Tracklayer’ trademark. The 75 Tracklayer incorporated a number of significant advances in design. Among them were improved oscillation of the tracks to reduce shock loads on the frame and the engine, plus improved metallurgy throughout the tractor. In 1925, the Holt Manufacturing Company and the C L Best Tractor Company merged to form Caterpillar Tractor Co. From 1925 to the present has been a story of continuous product development. There were two major breakthroughs – the introduction of the diesel engine to the line in 1931 and the invention of the sealed and lubricated track. The diesel engine gave the machines more horsepower than ever before and made them less expensive to own and operate. The sealed and lubricated track helped reduce costs of undercarriage maintenance. The track pin is permanently coated with a sealed-in lubricant, which minimises metal-to-metal contact and slows pin and bushing wear. The Challenger tractor, together with its patented Mobil-tracTM system, was introduced in 1987. Mobil-trac was a major leap forward providing greater traction and flotation, reduced soil compaction and more versatility for reduced costs and more productivity on the farm. Improvements over the years have included a move from cable to hydraulics controls, computerised monitoring systems, torque dividers, planetary power shift transmissions, differential steering – the list goes on.

In 1905 Johann Elsässer laid the first foundations for his factory ELIGA slow-burning stoves and hearths. The first ELIGA oven constructions were trend-setting for the whole oven industry. From 1968 on Rainer Hahn to......In 1905 Johann Elsässer laid the first foundations for his factory ELIGA slow-burning stoves and hearths. The first ELIGA oven constructions were trend-setting for the whole oven industry. From 1968 on Rainer Hahn took over the business management and the company ELSäSSER specialized in a wide range of sauna ovens, sauna accessories and articles for steam baths and tanning studios. Since 2004 his son Markus Hahn has lead the company as managing director. Alongside ELIGA sauna ovens and GALINA light systems, the company ELSäSSER now produces ELIGA LED-coloured lights, sauna measurement devices as well as door hinges and door fasteners for glass and wooden doors. Our customers are manufacturers, specialist dealers and specialists in the sauna and wellness branches world-wide.

In 1942 the "North Bar Tool Company" (as Norbar was then known), became the first company in Britain to commercially manufacture a torque wrench. The initial demand was driven by the need for the gasket-less cylinder head......In 1942 the "North Bar Tool Company" (as Norbar was then known), became the first company in Britain to commercially manufacture a torque wrench. The initial demand was driven by the need for the gasket-less cylinder head of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine to be accurately tightened. Bill Brodey and his partner Ernest Thornitt obtained a license from Britains war-time Government to begin manufacture of torque wrenches and Norbar was born. Since then, Norbar has continued to invest in the very latest design, manufacturing and quality control technology to achieve the highest level of innovation and precision in the field of torque control equipment. The company has grown from strength to strength and now has one of the largest and most modern plants in the World devoted exclusively to the design, development and production of torque tightening and measuring equipment. Norbar is owned solely by the descendants of the founder, Bill Brodey, and they remain every bit as passionate about providing customers with high quality, value for money products and services. Global Service Norbar is the only torque equipment manufacturer to be able to offer tool and instrument recalibration services to the original factory standard on four continents. The NATA accredited laboratory in Adelaide, South Australia and NVLAP accredited laboratory in Willoughby, Ohio, USA use the same equipment and procedures as the factorys UKAS accredited laboratory. The new SAC-SINGLAS laboratory in Singapore now has the same facilities for Asian customers. In addition to this, most of Norbars distributors offer repair and recalibration services and several have calibration accreditation by their local standards organisations.