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Strategic Partnership Between AxFlow and Atlas Copco Industrial Vacuum

Axel Johnson Internationals business group, Fluid Handling Solutions (AxFlow), has announced a strategic partnership with Atlas Copco Industrial Vacuum, a global pioneer in vacuum technology. This collaboration aims to strengthen market positions in the Nordic region and facilitate…

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Axel Johnson International Expands Power Transmission Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of Drivma AB

Axel Johnson International’s business group, Power Transmission Solutions, strengthens its position within sealing technology by acquiring Drivma. The acquisition is made by Swedish company Sverull ElektroDynamo AB and fully aligns with its long-term strategy of becoming a full-range…

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Axel Johnson International strengthens its position in the Slovenian power transmission market

Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions strengthens its position in Slovenia through the acquisition of Tinex, a leading distributor of bearings, mechanical power transmission technology and sealing solutions. “The addition of Tinex is well in line…

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Axel Johnson International strengthens lifting solutions rental offering in Australia

Axel Johnson International’s business group Lifting Solutions expands its offering within lifting equipment rental in Australia through the acquisition of Dynamic Rigging Hire Pty Ltd, a leading provider of lifting and rigging equipment rental. “We are very excited…

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Business group Lifting Solutions introduces CERTEX brand in Australia

Axel Johnson International’s business group Lifting Solutions is set to introduce the CERTEX brand in the Australian lifting and rigging market. The consolidation of the five Australian lifting companies that were acquired last year will make CERTEX Lifting…

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Axel Johnson International enters the Italian power transmission market

Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions enters the Italian market by acquiring a majority stake in power transmission group GMM. “GMM is a perfect fit to our business group when it comes to strategic foundations, core…

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AxFlow expands electro-mechanical product offering in Ireland

Induchem Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, acquires Tredwell Electrical Ltd., an Irish manufacturer of electrical control panels, control assemblies, boxes and associated wiring looms. “Tredwell’s electro-mechanical equipment adds a brand-new product…

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Condition monitoring

The term Internet of Things (IoT) has been around for a few decades, and numerous exciting applications have bee discussed and predicted. However, monitoring complex industrial processes has long been a luxury limited to large process industries. In recent…

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A stellar growth journey

When Maciej Nowoswiecki took over as Managing Director of Forankra Poland in 2014, he spent much of his first year visiting Forankra and Certex companies in the Transport Solutions and Lifting Solutions business groups. His goal? To discover…

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Energy transformation in action

The first step was switching to LED lighting. Then came an energy-saving app and a move away from gas-fired heating in favour of heat pumps. But the biggest leap occurred in 2022 with the installation of rooftop solar…

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Unlocking the potential of rental

Renting or leasing, rather than owning, products has a proven record of disrupting industries ranging from tools and construction equipment, to mining and healthcare. Lifting Solutions is gearing up to unlock this potential as it prepares to develop…

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Conveying the future

The Plus plant stands deep in the Norwegian pine forest, a two-hour car drive from Oslo. The elegant glass and wood building, named after its plussign shape, resembles a stylish museum or conference centre more than a production…

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At their service

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Northern Italy initiated a research project on flood prevention. In order to simulate streams and river flows, it needed a supplier for a bespoke laboratory water feed system. The university contacted AxFlow…

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At the frontier of the electric boom

The venture brings together Regal Components, which joined the Driveline Solutions business group in 2022, with industry partners Malwa, a developer of forest harvesters and forwarders, and an electric battery maker. The three teamed up in 2021, together…

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Axel Johnson International strengthens vehicle components offering in the Nordics

Axel Johnson International’s business group Transport Solutions strengthens its position by the acquisition of Ab Transcomponent Finland Ltd (TransComponent), a leading manufacturer of products and accessories for heavy vehicles in the Nordic market. “We are happy to welcome…

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Axel Johnson International strengthens offering in sensor and electric driveline solutions

Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions expands its offering in sensor and electric driveline solutions through the acquisition of Regal Components, a Swedish provider of sensor solutions and system integrator of electric drive systems. “The acquisition of…

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Hazardous substances

Phasing out hazardous materials To substitute unsafe substances is kind to people and the planet. It can also strengthen a company’s reputation and even its bottom line, as one of Axel Johnson International’s companies, Forankra, is finding out.…

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Lowering levels of PAHs

Improving health by lowering levels of PAHs Jens S is another Axel Johnson International company taking a leading role in the group’s drive to phase out unsafe substances. In 2017, the Swedish-based reseller of rubber transmission belts for…

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AxFlow France gives products a second life

AxFlow France reconditions and cleans heat exchangers, homogenisers and pumps, which are critical components in many industries such as nuclear power and food production. By cleaning and reconditioning heat exchangers, AxFlow France has been able to double the…

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Auditing suppliers in China

Alice Yang and Helen Qi are working for Axel Johnson International’s Ningbo office in China. Since February 2019, they perform sustainability audits onsite at our suppliers around China and Taiwan. Having local auditors is important for us to…

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Local presence in China to ensure compliance

Axel Johnson International’s sourcing and sustainability office in Ningbo, China,  helps the group’s companies with quality and sustainability audits as well as managing quotations, purchase orders, inventories and shipping.  Axel Johnson International took a long-term strategic decision to systematically work with minimising risks related to…

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Polyester Recycling

A fashionable solution for polyester recycling “Every year, our companies distribute products which consist of more than 1,000 tonnes of polyester, a fossil-based material. After these polyester products are worn out, they are often disposed of in landfill…

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Refurbish as a service

Reusing components again, and again and again Trans-Auto and sister company IOW Service refurbish and repair components to save resources. Some of these components have been in use since the 1940s. By keeping refurbished components in stock, IOW…

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The right talent to develop private label. Hugo Gerrets leads the way for Ropetex

Ropetex brand strengthens ties with customers.   Ropetex is the private label for the group’s own range of steel wire rope products. The development of a private label has been in the works for some time, but it…

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Steel wire ropes never go out of style.

No wonder Mennens Groningen operates around the clocklevating the customer experience. In the competitive market for generic products, top notch service is what wins customer’s hearts. “Everything we deliver needs service and inspection on a regular basis, so…

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OCS helped vertical farm to ramp up production

Swedish automation company OCS Overhead Conveyor System AB is a specialist provider focusing on the automotive, aerospace, bicycle and surface treatment industries. The friction-based patented technology for hanging conveyors enables flexible, clean, ergonomic and quiet solutions for modern…

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Caldan Conveyor became part of the group in 2020

When the timing is right – “It will be an advantage to be part of the group, as we can utilise their presence and experience worldwide”   Caldan Conveyor is a manufacturer and supplier of overhead and floor…

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Olga Krejci believes in the possibilities of IoT. “The technology is there, we just have to make it ours.”

When customers can buy industrial pumps online, it’s essential that AxFlow adds more value to its products. We need to stay competitive. This might mean providing a more proactive pump service or offering other advantages that will make us indispensable to customers…

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Does stripy toothpaste brighten your morning? Thank AxFlow

Manufacturing stripy toothpaste and making yogurt with whole strawberries are just two of the many complex processes that AxFlow in the Netherlands has made possible over the years. At the heart of these production systems is a pump…

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A head of the curve. Remote monitoring tool boosts logging efficiency

When Swedish-based Elforest began developing the world’s first hybrid electric forwarders for the forestry industry in 2006, the market was not ready. However, being ahead of the curve has its advantages. In 2014, soon after the hybrid power…

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A cleaner Thames with hybrid drivelines

A cleaner Thames with hybrid drivelines

The next time you find yourself by the River Thames, spare a thought for Marine & Industrial Transmissions. The company is helping to make the river environment – and London’s air – a little cleaner. Thanks to Marine…

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Norwegian Driveline Solutions company Progress strengthens offering in hydraulics

Progress Ingeniørfirma AS, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions, expands its offering in hydraulics through the acquisition of Walterscheid Powertrain Group’s Norwegian hydraulics operations. “The acquisition of Walterscheid Powertrain Group’s Norwegian hydraulics operations is well-aligned…

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Axel Johnson International acquires HBA Fordonsteknik AB

Axel Johnson International’s business group Transport Solutions acquires HBA Fordonsteknik AB, a Swedish a reseller of electric components and lights to vehicles. “The acquisition of HBA Fordonsteknik is part of our strategy of market expansion and to extend…

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Axel Johnson International appoints new Managing Director for its operation in China

Jukka Toiviainen has been appointed new Managing Director of Axel Johnson International’s sourcing and sustainability office in Ningbo, China, with immediate effect after acting as interim Managing Director for a period. Jukka has more than 20 years of…

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AxFlow Ireland expands fluid handling solution offering

AxFlow Ireland, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, acquires Fin Maintenance Ltd. and Flow Technology Services Ltd. The two companies are leading experts in industrial maintenance, engineering services, and flow control to customers…

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Another record year for Axel Johnson International

2021 was an eventful and challenging year for the entire global industry, impacted by supply-chain issues and price inflation. Still, Axel Johnson International managed to achieve all-time high sales and profit in 2021. In 2021, the industry was influenced by mega…

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Axel Johnson International enters the Norwegian filter market

Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions enters the Norwegian filter market by the acquisition of DP Filter AS, a leading technical distributor of filters for industrial, marine, and mobile applications. “The acquisition of DP Filter is well-aligned…

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A boost for collaboration

In line with the ambition to fully support the group companies in realising their digital potential, Axel Johnson International implemented the cloud-based platform Microsoft 365 across the group a couple of years ago. “The past two years challenged…

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State-of-the-art device for continual testing of wire ropes

A remotely operated inspection device to monitor steel rope is the result of collaboration between Lifting Solutions company AMC Instruments and other colleagues in the business group. Rope Watcher is the first device of its kind in the…

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A single point of contact for the global wind market

Lifting Solutions has established Certex Renewables, a centralised division that provides a single point of contact for clients operating globally.   Lifting Solutions has traditionally had a local focus, operating via local companies with local knowledge and serving customers…

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Automation ramps up vertical farming

Overhead conveyor system specialist OCS helped one of their clients to automate and ramp up its vertical farming production. What once used to be a production plant for furniture has now been transformed into a state-of-the-art cultivation centre for crispy…

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Expanding the valves business

Irish valves distributor Induchem Group joined AxFlow in 2019. The valves business represents a new offering to the business group’s overall fluid-handling solutions, adding the potential for further expansion.   Induchem was founded in 1982 in Cork, Ireland, and started…

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AxFlow´s offering getting broader

In July 2021, AxFlow Holding became a majority shareholder in Danish company System Cleaners. The company’s offering complements AxFlow’s core offering of fluid-handling systems for the food and beverage industry. For CEO Peter Freiesleben, the deal was exactly…

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Private label underpins growth

Polish driveline company IOW Trade launched a successful private label that has attracted a highly committed customer base due to its competitive pricing and reliability. Being part of Driveline Solutions has also helped grow the brand thanks to collaboration and…

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Industry experts in the making

In the complex marine driveline market, knowledge is crucial. Trans-Auto has invested in knowledge-sharing to ensure that the know-how of senior colleagues is not lost. This is part of the company’s efforts to keep important know-how in the…

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Axel Johnson International’s Jens S. Group acquires Bronco Transmission AB

Jens S. Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, has acquired Bronco Transmission AB, effective 1 March. Bronco Transmission is a renowned provider of products and specialist services for industrial brakes, gears and other…

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Jens S. Group acquires Drivsystem 05 AB

Jens S. Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, strengthens its service offering by the acquisition of Drivsystem 05 AB, a Swedish provider of repair and maintenance services of gearboxes, couplings and motors. “We…

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AxFlow acquires Pumpegruppen A/S

Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, acquires Pumpegruppen A/S, a Danish specialist in pump solutions for the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries as well as for water treatment and general industrial applications. “The acquisition of…

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Nomo, part of Axel Johnson International, acquires S.E. Lodéns Industrimontage

Nomo Kullager AB, part of business group Power Transmission Solutions, acquires S.E. Lodéns Industrimontage AB, a Swedish technical solution provider of advanced industrial maintenance, effective as of 1 February 2022. Through the addition of Lodéns, Nomo strengthens its…

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Fredrik Eklund appointed new Director of Strategy and M&A

Fredrik Eklund has been appointed Director of Strategy and M&A at Axel Johnson International, effective immediately. Fredrik will be part of the Group Management team. Fredrik has been Corporate Finance Director at Axel Johnson AB since 2018 with…

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Jernbro Industrial Services acquires GISAB (Gällivare Industriservice AB)

Jernbro Industrial Services, a Swedish industrial maintenance group, has acquired Axel Johnson International-owned company GISAB (Gällivare Industriservice AB) effective as of 28 December 2021. Access will take place in February and is subject to approval from the Swedish…

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Lifting Solutions business group expands rental offering in the UK

Axel Johnson International’s business group Lifting Solutions strengthens its presence in the British rental market through the acquisition of Lifting Gear UK, a complete lifting solutions provider with focus on equipment hire. “We are very enthusiastic about this…

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New Managing Director appointed for Sverull ElektroDynamo AB

Fredrik Stjernholm has been appointed new Managing Director for Sverull ElektroDynamo AB, one of Axel Johnson International’s companies within business group Power Transmission Solutions. Fredrik will start his new position with immediate effect. “Fredrik has during his 11 years…

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Axel Johnson International strengthens power transmission offering in Norway

Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions acquires TP Nordic A/S, a well-known distributor in the Norwegian mechanical power transmission market. “The acquisition of TP Nordic is well aligned with our strategy of geographical expansion and will…

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Axel Johnson International’s business group AxFlow expands offering in Finland

Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, expands its offering in valves through the acquisition of Starline Valves Oy, a well-established distributor of valves and actuators in Finland. “The acquisition of Starline Valves fits our overall…

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Axel Johnson International signs sustainability-linked loan with Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK)

Axel Johnson International increases its ambitions in sustainability and signs a sustainability-linked loan of 55 million euro with Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK). The loan is linked to several sustainability-related goals with focus on energy efficiency and renewable…

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Axel Johnson International strengthens fluid handling solutions offering in New Zealand

Brown Brothers Engineers New Zealand, a company within Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, strengthens its offering through the acquisition of Galbraith Engineering, a leading fire pump specialist in New Zealand.   “The addition of…

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Axel Johnson International forms Industrial Automation business group

Axel Johnson International forms a new business group within the field of Industrial Automation, effective as of 1 January 2022. Mattias Jaginder has been appointed Managing Director. “We entered the automation business segment in December 2018 with the…

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Axel Johnson International strengthens its offering in Driveline Solutions

Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions strengthens its position in the filter and hydraulic cylinder segments through the acquisition of Swedish-based company MIAS Group. “The acquisition of MIAS Group is well in-line with our strategy to strengthen…

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Axel Johnson International grows its service offering in fluid handlings solutions in Switzerland

AxFlow Germany, part of AxFlow, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group of Axel Johnson International, grows its service business in Switzerland through the acquisition of Ateliers Ehrismann SA. “The acquisition of Ateliers Ehrismann will make a great addition…

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Axel Johnson International expands globally within the lifting segment through the acquisition of five Australian companies

Axel Johnson International’s Lifting Solutions business group is for the first time venturing outside of Europe through an acquisition of five lifting companies in Australia – The Rigging Shed, Lifting Victoria, Elevate Lifting & Rigging, Schillings Hoisting Equipment…

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AxFlow Holding AB becomes majority shareholder in Danish System Cleaners

AxFlow Holding AB today announced the acquisition of System Cleaners – a Danish provider of complete open plant cleaning systems and products for the global food and beverage industry. Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, System Cleaners delivers fully automatic…

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AxFlow Italy expands its’ pumps and mixers repair services by the acquisition of RPT S.r.l.

AxFlow Italy announces completion of an acquisition of RPT S.r.l.  – experts in the overhaul and technical revision of centrifugal and volumetric pumps as well as industrial mixers. RPT is a family-owned company, located in Milan/Genoa region. Their…

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Axel Johnson International’s Jens S Group acquires the operations of Reva Drivteknik AB

Jens S Group, part of the Power Transmission Solutions business group of Axel Johnson International, has through its subsidiary Jens S. Transmissioner AB acquired the operations of Reva Drivteknik AB, effective June 15th. Reva is a Swedish distributor…

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Axel Johnson International acquires Swedish vehicle component distributor CDS Produkter AB

Axel Johnson International’s business group Transport Solutions strengthens its position in the Nordic market by the acquisition of the Swedish company CDS Produkter AB (CDS), effective June 1st. CDS is a reseller of vehicle components, mainly lights to…

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Axel Johnson International enters Hungarian power transmission market

Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions has acquired KTT, effective 31 May. KTT is a leading Hungarian distributor and manufacturer of seals, serving both end-users and international OEM customers. Founded in 1980, KTT is a leading…

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AxFlow’s Brown Brothers Engineers Australia expand their aftermarket offering through the acquisition of INCA Control Pty Ltd

Brown Brothers Engineers Australia, part of the AxFlow Group, has announced its acquisition of INCA Control, a manufacturer of control panels for pumps in agricultural, industrial and commercial settings.  With the acquisition of INCA Control, Brown Brothers Engineers…

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Axel Johnson International strengthens its presence in the Norwegian power transmission market

Nomo Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, strengthens its position in the Norwegian market by the acquisition of ABRA Kulelagersenteret AS, effective 4 May. ABRA is a leading distributor of premium bearing brands,…

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Empowering women

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) programme was set up to enhance the economic participation of black South Africans in the country’s economy. To comply with the legislative framework of the B-BBEE, private companies such as AQS must…

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AxFlow Great Britain growths with the acquisition of The Pump Company in West Sussex

AxFlow Ltd. Great Britain has acquired Crawley based distributor of fluid handling equipment The Pump Company Limited – effective January 4[th] . The acquisition will see The Pump Company continuing to operate under its brand. The Pump Company…

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Consumption through initiatives

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Sweet news for the sugar factory: Smooth production and less downtime thanks to new sensors on bearing made by Nomo in Denmark

Sweet news for the sugar factory. How smart bearings enable innovative service offerings and more efficient production.   Five months after Nordic Sugar of Denmark discovered Nomo’s solution for condition monitoring, the service is in place and a pilot…

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