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New Year, New Office

January 9^th, 2015 in News

IPU Group is kicking off 2015 by opening our new global headquarters at Cygnus Way, West Bromwich, B70 0XB. Over the festive period we’ve been busily boxing everything up and shipping it to our new 55,000 sq ft premises. The move brings sales, management, manufacturing, storage and distribution functions under a single roof and promotes the prestigious image the company deserves. The move to West Bromwich is part our ambitious business expansion plans. Over the next 5 years we will increase our workforce by over 40%, providing even more support to our clients. Our ambitious growth plans will be supported by an expansion of domestic sales and the development of overseas…

Fuel Conditioning – Avoiding critical system failure due to dirty diesel

November 24^th, 2014 in Fuel Conditioning, News

It’s a common misconception that to incorporate a fuel conditioning programme is a major undertaking. Many organisations also assume that for a tank to be cleaned it needs to be drained and that fuel purchased in June will be just as good in December. But these myths are not entirely true. If left untouched, fuel WILL become contaminated. This is because it’s virtually impossible to stop water from entering the supply chain. Water encourages microbial growth (aka the diesel bug) which can lead to the clogging up of fuel filters and the early wear of critical injection system parts. IPU’s fuel conditioning programme can keep your fuel clean and dry without draining your…

IPU arrives stateside with a new office in Houston

November 14^th, 2014 in Engine Starting, News

IPU has announced the opening of a new stateside office to provide local support to the company’s growing international customer base. The US office joins IPU overseas support alongside offices in France and Malaysia plus a global network of distributors. Lawrie Freeman will lead the new Houston office. He joins the IPU family having worked in the Engine Starting industry for over 30 years. He brings an extraordinary amount of industry experience to clients in the region. IPU USA will be marking its American debut by exhibiting at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans. Lawrie will be joined by members of the Engine Starting Division to introduce the IPU range of…

Still time to book your free tickets to see IPU at the International Workboat Show

November 7^th, 2014 in Engine Starting, News

There are just a few weeks left to secure your free tickets to see IPU at the largest marine industry trade event in North America, the International Workboat Show. Our team will be welcoming delegates to view our range of non electric secondary start systems that are ideal for marine applications as well as the oil & gas and mining industries. Spring Starters – A spring starter motor from IPU is a reliable, cost effective way of providing manual starting to for diesel engines. Suitable for engines up to 12 litres, they eliminate any pollution risk, are simple to install and are ideally suited to harsh environments such as offshore and marine applications. Air Starters – IPU…

UK National Grid Warns of Power Shortages

National Grid warns of lowest spinning reserve for nearly a decade

October 28^th, 2014 in Fuel Conditioning, News

The UK’s National Grid has today warned that its spinning reserve this winter will be at a seven-year low due to generator closures and breakdowns. The organisation claims that spare electricity capacity will be at just 4% this year. Last year it ran at 5% during the winter months which is a significant drop as just three years ago the margin was 17%. If bad weather hits the UK this winter it could result in the biggest risk of blackouts for nearly a decade. Today has also seen the UK’s Shadow Energy Secretary, Caroline Flint, tell the viewers of Good Morning Britain, that the closure of old power stations and a lack of investment could result in power shortages. She advised…

IPU to exhibit at the International Workboat Show, New Orleans – 3-5th December 2014

October 21^st, 2014 in Engine Starting, News

IPU is set to exhibit at the largest marine industry trade event in North America, The International Workboat Show. Members from IPU’s Starting Division will be presenting our comprehensive range of spring and hydraulic start motors ideal for marine applications. Spring Starters – A spring starter motor from IPU is a reliable, cost effective way of providing manual starting to for diesel engines. Available for starting engines up to 12 litres, they eliminate any pollution risk, are simple to install and are ideally suited to harsh environments such as offshore and marine applications. Hydraulic Starters – IPU Hydraulic Start Systems offer guaranteed reliability, no…

IPU Engineers complete BFPA / CETOP qualification

October 7^th, 2014 in Engine Starting, News

IPU prides itself on engineering quality and expertise. As a company we are committed to training our engineers for the benefit of our team and our customers. As part of this commitment two IPU engineers from our Starting Division have undertaking their BFPA/CETOP Level 1 Hydraulics Competence qualifications. James Hughes and Paul Smith completed the 3 day Stage 1 Hydraulics Course at the National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) in Worksop. The course is designed to teach engineers who work in the maintenance and management of fluid power systems (both industrial and mobile) the fundamental principles that underpin all hydraulic systems. Including: An ability to read and interpret hydraulic…

Warning of UK power shortages – are you safe from DRUPS failure?

August 7^th, 2014 in Fuel Conditioning, News

Mayor of London warns PM of electricity shortages in the near future Boris Johnson, Mayor of London used the Sunday Times to warn that the lights in London could be dimmed or go out altogether because of a failure to invest in Britain’s energy infrastructure. With existing power stations already under pressure, demand is expected to double in the next 35 years. The energy watchdog Ofgem has also warned that maximum generating capacity could be just 2% above peak demand next year. It is ludicrous that one of the world’s greatest cities faces an unacceptably high risk of brown or even blackouts, It is a problem that has snuck up on London over many years but the levers in our power…

IPU and IFT to set the standard for diesel performance

June 25^th, 2014 in Fuel Conditioning, News

IFT and IPU’s new partnership improves the fuel performance in diesel engines. IPU Group‘s Fuel Conditioning Division is pleased to announce the launch of a strategic partnership with International Fuel Technology (IFT), the leading developer of enhanced fuel additives. The partnership will combine IFT’s flagship product, ADV+, with IPU’s fuel conditioning expertise to improve fuel performance in diesel engines. Improve economy by up to 6% ADV+ is a tried and tested fuel stabiliser which increases an engine’s fuel economy by up to 6%. IFT’s exhaustive testing has proven that the best results are available when ADV+ is added to clean fuel. This is where IPU’s…

Offshore servicing from IPU and SCI's Exceed service

IPU and SCI set new benchmark in offshore servicing

June 12^th, 2014 in Engine Starting, News

SCI and IPU’s new partnership raises the standard for offshore servicing of black-start engine starting systems. Survival Craft Inspectorate (SCI) has supplied, inspected and maintained marine safety equipment to the oil and gas industry for over 20 years. In partnership with IPU, a leading manufacturer of engine starting solutions for critical applications, SCI is extending its offshore servicing capabilities to starting systems and introducing a new approach to servicing and preventative maintenance – Exceed. The new benchmark for offshore servicing: Exceed Exceed offshore servicing for starting systems covers the black-start systems that ensure fire pumps, gensets and winches…