ROUND-UP
its fuel pump maintenance services
within the commercial eet sector. The
cloud-based and mobile system from
Leeds-based BigChange is providing
real time synchronisation between
Europump’s o ce and eld service
engineers using the JobWatch 5 in 1
mobile app. It has already been deployed
by parent company Eurotank and across
Europump’s existing services to fuel lling
stations. www.is.gd/dokera
Machine elements and factory products
manufacturer FATH
Components is
embarking on a
UK-wide tour of
manufacturing and
industrial plants
with its purpose-built
product demonstration
trailer. ALFIE (Automation Line, Fastening
and Industrial Exhibition unit) is custombuilt
and packed with a wide range of
FATH machine elements and other
products, all of which can be examined in
detail, on site, by design, production and
operational sta . FATH con rms that the
trailer will be deep cleaned prior to every
visit and that PPE and hand cleansing
dispensers will be available free to visiting
site sta . www.is.gd/fafota
More info: www.is.gd/opacej
JnCewB smeiclituarreys deal
JCB has been awarded a contract to
supply the U.S. military with a eet of
specialised high-speed excavators over
the next eight years in a deal worth up to $269 million (£217 million). The deal
centres on the supply of High Mobility Engineer Excavators (HMEEs) for the U.S.
Army and U.S. Marine Corps.
Prototypes of the machine – said to be capable of speeds up to 55mph – were
rst developed in 2002. In 2005, JCB was subsequently awarded a contract worth
around $209 million, along with an additional service contract valued at around
$20 million.
Subsequent contract extensions and international sales have seen HMEE
production for the U.S. and allied nations rise to 1,200 machines. And in July, it
was con rmed that a new contract has been signed for the supply of up to 400
HMEEs, which will all be manufactured at JCB’s North American headquarters
in Savannah, Georgia. In addition to the base unarmoured HMEE, JCB will also
provide armoured variants, as well as attachments and service support.
www.is.gd/emiyih
Pump and pump systems supplier
Grundfos Pumps has entered into an
agreement to acquire water treatment
rm Eurowater. The alignment is said
to o er Grundfos the opportunity
to signi cantly strengthen its value
proposition within water treatment.
Grundfos also said that it will also further
support the company’s goal to pioneer
solutions to combat the world’s water
and climate challenges and support the
improvement of quality of life.
www.is.gd/copeva
Schae er’s European Distribution
Centre in Germany has installed
SmartCheck condition monitoring
devices on 58 critical drives. The online
monitoring solution is said to be an
important tool for the site in eliminating
unplanned downtime and malfunctions
during operation. Other advantages
include prevention of costs resulting
from production downtime; prevention
of subsequent damage to the drive;
low purchasing costs of the monitoring
system; reduced maintenance costs;
increased machine availability; and
enhanced reliability through a selfreporting
system. www.is.gd/azotol
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