Welcome When you think ‘aggressive environment, what industries immediately spring to mind?’ Our guess is industries such as steel, mining and quarrying, oil and gas where the surrounding environment is particularly harsh. What we often fail to consider is the term aggressive doesn’t necessarily only represent the ardous environment. It should also refer to the materials that are processed or pass through the equipment such as those found in water, wastewater, and chemical settings. So, with such a wide spectrum, we must take time to consider the individual challenges that each area faces, and how do we best overcome these issues to ensure we reach our maximum potential.
but unidentified problem with a critical low lift pump, including the long term benefits their decision will provide far into the future. In Focus, we highlight how companies are being pushed to improve efficiency and environmental impacts, and how the introduction of high efficiency IE4 motors can unlock significant savings as well we support sustainability objectives. And finally, for Making Industry Work Better, we discuss how choosing the perfect pump for your application is not as simple as comparing price tags. Last but not least, our debate piece focuses on reshoring manufacturing back to the UK, and if we are ready? As always, we would love to hear your thoughts on the subjects covered in this issue, so why not share your opinion with us via email or tweeting us at @ERIKS_UK
Throughout this edition, we take a closer look at these challenges and highlight a range of solutions to overcome the potential production problems our readers will face. Published by ERIKS UK & Ireland Amber Way, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8WG
For ERIKS In Action, we look at how one wastewater company utilised our vibration monitoring capabilities to solve a recurring
Richard Ludlam Editor-in-Chief Email me at: knowhoweditor@eriks.co.uk eriks.co.uk
