Engine Starting News

IPU GROUP LTD SELLS ENGINE STARTING DIVISION TO INTERNATIONAL GROUP

August 1^st, 2024 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News, Single Sourcing

We are pleased to announce that Industrial Power Units Ltd. of the United Kingdom (IPU Group Ltd) has concluded an acquisition to sell its Engine Starting Division to an international group of companies, specialising in various industrial solutions, inclusive of starter technology. The sale is expected to conclude on or around September 1st 2024. Louise Hazel, Managing Director, IPU Group Ltd: “We are delighted that our Engine Starting Division, grown and developed over the last 30 years, will now move forward under new ownership. This strategic move will only enhance the service, supply and support to the global customer base by having a team with a single, dedicated focus on…

Vacancy: Project & Design Engineer

May 22^nd, 2024 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU are looking for a Project Design Engineer to take a leadership position in the design and management of engine starting systems.

WINNER: IPU Wins AMPS Member Company of the Year Award

January 25^th, 2024 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU are thrilled to have won this year’s AMPS Member Company of the Year Award! IPU’s contingent arrived at the National Motorcycle Museum dressed to the nines, ready to celebrate the hard work and exceptional talent within the power gen industry. Attended by over 170 people, the awards, which took place on Thursday 16th November, featured 7 awards. They included Environmental Product of the Year, for which IPU’s Emissions Reduction System was shortlisted, and AMPS Member Company of the Year, which we were honoured to win! According to AMPS, we took home the prize for: “their longstanding industry relationship, innovative contributions, and…

IPU’s USA Distributor at International Workboat Show Nov 29th – Dec 1st

November 15^th, 2023 in Engine Starting, News

IPU and G&C Multi-Services are again exhibiting at the largest marine industry trade event in North America, the International Workboat Show from November 29th to December 1st. Rob Toser from IPU will be supporting the team from G&C Multi-Services in New Orleans to showcase our range of Spring Starter motors. IPU engine start systems provide independent or black-start capability for vessel emergency generators and on-board fire pumps. They are robust and reliable even in extreme temperatures, making them ideal for marine environments. A Spring Starter motor from IPU is a cost-effective way of manually starting a diesel engine up to 12 litres (730 cubic inches). They eliminate…

Vacancy: Business Administrator

September 15^th, 2023 in Engine Control, Engine Heating, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News, Oil Conditioning, Single Sourcing

Job Description For Business Administrator Reporting To: Office Manager Area of direct responsibility: Responsible for companywide administration duties under the direction of line manager. Key Responsibilities for each department that this role will do when supporting them: Collect, issue, receive and distribute incoming and outgoing project documentation within pre-agreed timeframes. Internally to production and externally to customers Project plans and weekly project reports to be sent out weekly Monitor status of project documentation on an ongoing basis and work with the Project Team and internal departments to expedite overdue actions. Maintain and develop Project Master Documentation…

VIRTUAL FORUMS: Machinery Reliability & Resilience – 25th July, 1st & 8th August

July 7^th, 2023 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

With ever-increasing requirements for effective automation, cleaner technologies, remote monitoring, IoT connectivity and Industry 4.0 transformation, these forums are your opportunity to speak to industry experts and get your questions answered. If your equipment stops running, we all know the consequences can be costly, in downtime, unplanned repairs and lost revenue. Preventing equipment failure or weaknesses avoids this loss of productivity and financial impact on your business. This is IPU’s reason for being – improving the reliability and resilience of your equipment and machinery. But how do you identify next steps and what’s best for your business? Discuss your…

Vacancy: Production Controller

May 12^th, 2023 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

Job description Area of direct responsibility: • Coordinate and expedite production scheduling for all production, repair, and warranty related activities. Read on for the full job description and if you think you have what we’re looking for, email your CV to hr.recruitment@ipu.co.uk to apply! Key responsibilities: • Management of Works Order Scheduling, Production and Capacity Planning. • Agree and communicate deadlines with Operations Manager and relevant parties to ensure dispatch dates are met. • Drive and facilitate production meetings and disseminate update reports. • Take proactive corrective actions when production deadlines may be at risk. • Liaise with the…

Vacancy: Marketing Administrator

February 22^nd, 2023 in Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News, Oil Conditioning, Single Sourcing

IPU are looking for a very talented, hard-working individual who wants to make a difference and who would like to support our B2B marketing activities.

Why IPU’s Hydraulic Engine Starters Are Unbeatable

January 24^th, 2023 in Engine Starting, News

IPU sells a range of powerful hydraulic engine starters and starting systems for diesel engines and generators. They provide guaranteed reliability no matter how challenging or unpredictable the environment is for diesel and gas engines up to 80 litres. Their independent, dead-ship or black-start capability is ideal as your primary method of starting fire pumps, emergency generators, and compressors. Hydraulic starting motors require no external power source to function. The process of how the hydraulic starter motors work is explained below: Hydraulic oil is stored under pressure inside a piston accumulator When the start sequence is activated the oil pressure is released This is…

IPU will be closed on Monday 19th Sept for Queen’s Funeral

September 16^th, 2022 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU has been deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty. The Queen has been a pillar of strength, comfort and continuity in our lifetime. This period is a time of great sadness and reflection and we extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family and the entire Commonwealth. We will be honouring the Bank Holiday given to us by The King and closing on Monday 19th September so those who wish to watch her funeral can do so how they see fit. Rest in peace, Ma’am. IPU will reopen as normal on Tuesday 20th September.