The UK-based Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has underlined its net zero credentials by supporting Australian giant Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) in its goal to produce 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen a year by 2030. Huw Sullivan, hydrogen leader at the MTC, says: “Supporting the delivery of net zero, including green hydrogen, is core to our vision for future manufacturing and creating clean growth jobs. Through our Liverpool, Midlands and southeast UK facilities we are engaging to support the next generation of green manufacturing technologies and stimulate investment in the UK supply chain.”

For further information www.the-mtc.org

International lubricants manufacturer Rocol is reinforcing its support for UK customers with the appointment of a new metalworking fluid chemist. Daniel Moulson studied chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University before starting his career in the cosmetics industry. Working first in quality control, he continued his career there as a microbiologist. Moulson joins the technical department at Rocol where his primary role is working with the service engineers to offer advice and recommendations for the efficient running of metalworking equipment.

For further information
www.rocol.com

A Wales-based manufacturer of electric motor control technology is investing £10m as it expands following significant growth in global sales. Invertek Drives, based in Welshpool, says the investment will create an expansion to its variable frequency drive (VFD) manufacturing and distribution centre, along with the development of a new Application Centre. The investment will create 85 new jobs over the next 12 months on top of the 280 people already employed at the HQ, and follows a major recruitment drive over the past year in both Invertek’s production and R&D departments.

For further information
www.invertekdrives.com

As a manufacturer and supplier of precision measurement solutions, Bowers Group is launching its special offers and hotlist promotions for 2022. Special deals include up to 10% off selected products, including the Sylvac scan range, the XT groove set, and deals such as 15% off the new DigiMic and a free accessory kit available with the Trimos V7 height gauge.
The hotlist offers up to 50% off a range of tools, including a 40% saving on the 110-DBL workshop digital caliper series and 10% off the Bowers Mechanical XT analogue bore gauge.

For further information
https://is.gd/eyuzaf

CGTech UK is starting 2022 with some staff promotion news. Effective immediately, Gavin Powell assumes the role of managing director, Gavin Bridger becomes technical support manager and Scott Ravenscroft is now UK sales manager. Powell, who takes over from Tony Shrewsbury, says: “Everyone at CGTech wishes Tony a long and happy retirement after around five years at the helm. He leaves the company in a strong position for us to go forward.” Having been with CGTech for 21 years, Powell has a wealth of experience, specifically garnered over the past 13 years in charge of the technical team.

For further information www.cgtech.co.uk