With more than 300 years of embedded engineering experience among its staff, jbj Techniques offers exceptional mechanical and fluid power expertise to a diverse client base across many industries. “Flexibility and adaptability are keys to the success of the company’s longevity,” said Sales Manager Paul Coidan. Report by Andy Probert.
ASa company, jbj Techniques is a reliable partner to customers worldwide. One look at its extensive portfolio – 60 product lines, thousands of different units – sums up the company’s tenacity to remain strong in its 50th year of trading.
The engineering company, based in Redhill, Surrey, UK, has established itself as a manufacturer and comprehensive supplier of components for mechanical and hydraulic power transmission systems.
Diversification personified
“Our wide-ranging product portfolio has opened doors to all aspects of engineering in a vast array of industries from agriculture and aviation to energy, maritime, offshore, renewables and subsea,” said Sales Manager Paul Coidan. “We have products that cover a wide range of applications that require mechanical and hydraulic power.”
jbj Techniques’ machine shop is constantly manufacturing and integrating diverse components to assist clients’ bespoke systems and projects. The
company is as much at home providing for a drivetrain as it is deriving component combinations, such as couplings, bell housing and pump combinations or mechanical drives for subsea wave energy, steel works crucible handling equipment or marine winch drives.
“We stock couplings in a pilot bore configuration, that is, not machine-finished,”
Mr Coidan continued. “However, at our
machine shop, we will machine-finish the couplings to the client’s specification, while also creating our product range.
“Our specialism is being able to look at a customer’s application and their specific requirements, then turn it into a finish product. In addition, our technical sales team has the expertise to supply a package of products that are specified, machined and shipped to fulfil customer’s requirements.”
jbj Techniques also supplies various products to the shipbuilding and maintenance industry, including plate heat exchangers, power take-off gearboxes, planetary gearboxes, electromagnetic clutches and brakes, pneumatic motors, pneumatic starters, hydraulic gear pumps, hydraulic screw pumps, hydraulic gear motors, and more.
Strength in depth
The company fields a UK-wide team of technical sales engineers to ensure the business is close to its customers.
jbj Techniques enjoys excellent associations with European and North American manufacturers, often acting as sole UK and European distributors.
Mr Coidan outlined how over the years, following the move in 1984 to its current location, the company has significantly developed and augmented the products and services it provides to a growing number of customers, approximately 80% located in the UK with a growing global customer base.
With second-generation owners, the company employs 23 staff, including a team of external and internal sales and support engineers. “jbj has a long history of continuing investment in new machinery, staff and equipment,” said Mr Coidan.
jbj Techniques recently developed its own ATEX-certified wet mount bell housing in conjunction with an industry partner. This is a valued addition to jbj’s comprehensive range of bell housings, with product ranges that conform to
metric standards as well as VDMA and NEMA.
A different wet mount bell housing style including remote coupling monitoring was developed for exhibition at the 2023 SPE Offshore Europe event in Aberdeen.
These are tailored to suit each individual drive, this system can connect electric motors with frame sizes from D56 to D400L to any given pump type without misalignment. Available in aluminium for general industrial power transmission applications, an additional range of noise reduction equipment exists for noise and vibrationsensitive applications.
The company also has a complete range of equipment to connect diesel, petrol and air motors to any driven component.
“Our business plan is one of progression and growth,” said Mr Coidan. “We are
always looking to improve our staffing levels, manufacturing capabilities and stock levels to meet expected client demand.”
jbj is also adjusting its processes to ensure a more environmentally friendly approach to meet government aims to achieve Net Zero and minimise its carbon footprint.
“Business challenges range from changes in government legislation, continuous improvements in ISO9001 and 45001 standards, and the lingering impacts of Brexit and Covid,” Mr Coidan explained.
Supplier network
jbj has further strengthened its networks with the exclusive UK partnership agreement for the extensive range of the German-manufactured Flender range of couplings.
jbj Techniques is also the official UK distributor for Marzocchi Pompe of
Italy. In a relationship that it has enjoyed for over 40 years,. jbj supplies hydraulic gear pumps and gear motors for many industrial sectors, including marine, offshore and even Formula 1. In addition, and in partnership with Marzocchi Pompe, jbj has developed bespoke pumps to suit customer requirements.
The company also stocks a large inventory of Concentric (formerly Haldex) hydraulic components for the UK and European Market. This range includes hydraulic gear pumps, motors, flow dividers and mini power packs.
jbj is also the exclusive distributor of Hayes power transmission products from the USA and has a long-standing relationship with R & L Hydraulics of over 40 years.
“There are many other product ranges available from jbj Techniques, but our unique selling point is to specify a package of products that fits the application requirements,” said Mr Coidan.
“This can be for new machinery build projects or existing machinery breakdowns that require quick turn arounds with minimum downtime.”
jbj has been instrumental in supplying several large projects, from shipbuilders and repairs for clients involved in oil spill disasters. It is also a partner in green energy propulsion turbines, presently being developed for vessels.
“We pride ourselves on having long-term partnerships with localised suppliers as they offer quality and reliability,” continued Mr Coidan, in conclusion.
“We are highly flexible and adaptable to meet client demands on projects. If we can, we will meet their needs on the same day, due to our technical expertise.”
Enjoying the 50th year in business, celebrating the anniversary in September 2024, jbj Techniques remains well positioned for the future, because of a strong network of blue-chip suppliers, their innovation and technical capabilities. n
