News

IPU becomes the UK distributor for Enovation displays and controls

September 13^th, 2018 in Components, Engine Control, News, Single Sourcing

IPU is delighted to announce that we have been appointed the new distributor for Enovation Controls in the UK. This exciting new distributor agreement ensures that Enovation customers get the expertise and UK-based support that they need. IPU will add Enovation’s range of displays and ancillary products to our extensive product portfolio. The Enovation range includes intuitive PowerView displays and ‘red-box’ products that IPU are already extremely familiar with. These ‘red-box’ products include gauges, engine fluid level switches, sensors and valves. For years, companies have relied on these products for the monitoring and protection of their engines and other driven…

FOXAIR to distribute IPU air starting systems in Scotland

September 11^th, 2018 in Engine Starting, News

FOXAIR (a division of TDC Aberdeen Limited) have signed an agreement to distribute IPU Group’s air starter motors in Scotland. This will improve the supply and support of Jetstream starter motors in the region and promote the adoption of high-quality remanufactured Ingersoll-Rand and TDI motors. FOXAIR has considerable experience delivering air starting solutions to the marine, oil & gas and industrial markets throughout Scotland. “We are delighted to support IPU and the Jetstream range of engine starting products. FOXAIR has maintained a robust business relationship with IPU for several years and this significant agreement complements our existing range of air starting…

Hung-Yew Wong joins Hasilwan Group

April 26^th, 2018 in Engine Starting

We are delighted to announce that our representative for IPU Engine Starting in Asia, Hung-Yew Wong has been appointed as Executive Director of the Hasilwan Group. Hasilwan Group is a multi-national engineering and distribution business with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, and China. The new milestone will mark the beginning of the journey that provides a platform for both companies to achieve significant business growth for many years to come. HY and Hasilwan will be working closely with IPU’s Engine Starting team out in Asia. Our engine starting range includes: Spring starters: A reliable, cost-effective way of providing manual starting for diesel engines up to 12 litres. They are…

Meet IPU at GPower China – 3rd to 5th May 2018

April 12^th, 2018 in Engine Starting, News

IPU are heading to China to exhibit our engine starting division at the 17th GPower Exhibition. GPower is a hub of international manufacturers, traders and professionals from around the world. Whilst at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, IPU will be exhibiting: Spring starters: A reliable, cost-effective way of providing manual starting for diesel engines up to 12 litres. They are simple to install and are ideally suited to harsh environments, including marine and offshore applications. Air starters: Air starters are a ‘fit and forget’ starting solution for diesel engines up to 150 litres. Available in either ATEX approved pre-engaged or inertia configurations. They can be…

Biggest single order in IPU Engine Starting history

April 4^th, 2018 in Engine Starting, News

March has been a non-stop month for IPU after we secured our largest single engine starting order in our 59 year history. IPU’s Engine Starting Division was awarded a bumper order for 14 hydraulic starting systems totaling £500,000. The order comprised of 14 6 x 50 litre hydraulic starting systems with solenoid and foot start valves for ExxonMobil in Malaysia. The project was completed in less than 3 months, despite the completion of 3 other Engine Starting projects taking place in the busy workshop. Dave Caddick, IPU’s Engine Starting Divisional Director said: “It’s fantastic to see this kind of order being awarded to IPU. It is a brilliant boost for the West…

IPU launches online purchasing

March 21^st, 2018 in News

IPU has launched a new online shopping facility on its website, www.ipu.co.uk. The initial launch is limited to a selection of fuel filtration products: Racor 1000FH turbine filters and 2020-series elements Racor 900FH turbine filters and 2040-series elements Racor 500FG turbine filters and 2010-series elements Racor FBO filter housings and elements “We know our prices are very competitive and we know we attract a lot of traffic to our website. The challenge we faced was that visitors to our site were frustrated if they wanted to buy what they saw. The webshop solves that problem,” says Steve Baxter, IPU’s Head of Marketing. More products will be made available for online…

Latest updates to G59 regulation (effective 1st Feb 2018)

January 29^th, 2018 in News

The Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power Systems and ancillary equipment (AMPS) has released information on the latest updates to the UK Grid Connection Requirements. This affects all Non-Type Tested Generating Plants from 50Kw and above commissioned after 31st January 2018. The Distribution Code Review Panel has advised of the publication of a revised Distribution Code (V29) and a revised Engineering Recommendation G59/3-3. These take effect for all new Non-Type Tested Generating Plants commissioned from 1st February 2018. Please note that it is assumed that ‘commissioning’ is the date of completion testing of the generators loss of mains protection and first…

Find the correct Parker Racor product for your engine

January 11^th, 2018 in Fuel Conditioning, News, Single Sourcing

It can be difficult finding out which Racor product you need to fit your engine. IPU’s Parker Racor product selector takes the hassle and the hard work away. The product selector covers a wide range of OEMs, including: Atlas Copco Caterpillar DAF Iveco JCB MAN Scania Volvo Simply select your engine OEM and model and it will give you the correct filter. You can find the Racor cross reference table and product selector here. IPU are official distributors for Parker Racor, a global leader in fuel, air, and oil filtration systems. We have over 30 years’ experience delivering Racor solutions alongside our own range of fuel conditioning products.

IPU wins Commitment to People Development Award!

November 29^th, 2017 in News

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce awards, held at Dunstall Park on November 17th celebrated the best businesses that the Black Country has to offer. IPU are extremely proud to announce that we were awarded the top prize for Commitment to People Development. The winning of this award aligns perfectly with 2 of our key company values: ‘Brilliant People‘ and ‘Relentless Pursuit of Excellence‘. Mark Reynolds, our People and Quality Lead said of winning: “Just being shortlisted is an incredible achievement for us, as it is our first time entering these awards. Winning really demonstrates the hard work we put in to the well-being and happiness of our…

What happens to the wax in diesel when it is cooled?

July 26^th, 2017 in Fuel Conditioning, News

All modern diesel contains wax because of its high cetane value. However, watch what happens when we put a sample of fuel in cold water...