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Critical Site Work: Maintaining Stored Fuel

May 1^st, 2020 in Fuel Conditioning, News

Our ClearTank Fuel Cleaning team are on the road, up and down the country, ensuring that back up power infrastructure is reliable. Andy Burrows, our Head of ClearTank put together this post, to reiterate the importance of keeping up fuel sampling in this challenging time. During times of uncertainty or cost cutting it is often easy to overlook some of the basics that help to ensure you have an uninterrupted power supply when it is needed most. If a continual power supply is vital, good fuel management needs to continue. Simply put, routine generator servicing and regular fuel sampling are vital to alert to any issues before they impact on your site operations in the event of a mains power…

IPU are open & operational – COVID update

April 3^rd, 2020 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – IPU Group Business Continuity Customer Update IPU Group Ltd. continue to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Global pandemic and the health and safety of our employees, families, customers and suppliers remain our highest priority. Our Business Continuity plan has allowed us to remain open and operational in what is an extremely challenging time with official guidance being updated on a regular basis and we remain committed to ensuring we continue to offer full support to our customers across all areas taking into consideration the advice issued by the UK Government and other relevant Health Authorities. Whilst we have taken measures to reduce the level…

IPU is business as usual

March 19^th, 2020 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the health and safety of our staff members, families, customers and suppliers remain the highest priority. We wanted to let you know that for us, it is business as usual. Our management team is monitoring the situation closely and our robust business continuity plan will assist us in navigating this difficult time. We have deployed a large number of our office-based staff to work remotely, to minimise the risk to our key operational staff, including our workshop and stores teams. We have a wide variety of technologies at our disposal to ensure we can continue to offer an uninterrupted service. We are in regular contact with…

IPU’s response to the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak

March 4^th, 2020 in News

IPU Group have taken some initial measures in response to the continuing outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) across the various countries, in particular we have begun to review our Supply Chain in the most affected regions and also a specific review of our critical components. At this time, we have no identified risk in our ability to fulfil the needs of our customers. We will continue to monitor this closely as the situation develops. In addition, as we utilise an MRP demand planning system and our process requires supplier acknowledgement within 24 hours, we will become immediately aware should alternative sources of supply be required and take the necessary action. Where at all possible,…

Christmas comes to IPU

December 18^th, 2019 in News

IPU will be closing for Christmas on Monday 23rd December at 4pm. We’ve had a very busy year – turning 60, winning awards, our biggest fuel project ever, several emissions projects, the sale of our Engine Controls division and a brand new MD just to name a few… and we have no signs of slowing down! We’ll be back on Thursday 2nd January 2020, suitably rested and well fed, ready for the new year! Have a great Christmas and enjoy some of our highlights from the past year…

60 years of IPU and still going strong!

December 6^th, 2019 in News

It’s official – IPU are 60 years old! We reached our 60th birthday on 12th November and we’re going to make our 60th year a big one! We’ve no signs of slowing down – we have a new MD and a new structure to support our amazing range of products. As of August 27th, our longstanding and illustrious leader Robert Beebee decided to step down as MD and take a well earned break! “I have officially stepped back as MD as I feel it is time for a change. 40 years at IPU and 31 of those as MD. Enough is enough! IPU’s new MD, Louise Hazel is a HR professional as well as qualified accountant, so her passion for people and encouraging everyone to be the best they…

IPU wins Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering Award!

December 2^nd, 2019 in News

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce awards, held at Wolverhampton Racecourse on November 15th, celebrated the best businesses that the Black Country has to offer. IPU scooped a top prize and were awarded the Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering Award! We are extremely proud to win this award and it is a testament to all the hard work that the team have put in over the years. Matt Biddle, Project Engineer said: “This award is hugely important for the recognition of our efforts as an engineering and production team. It is a reflection of the true quality and excellence that IPU provide our customers”. Up against some tough competition, IPU were elated to scoop the top…

IPU’s Engine Control Division demerged

November 1^st, 2019 in News

IPU’s Engine Control Division was demerged and became a separate entity under the name ComAp Control Limited. As of December 3rd 2019, ComAp Control Limited became a new subsidiary of ComAp a.s. (Czech Republic). You can find more information at www.comap-control.co.uk. New contact information for ComAp Control Limited. are: Address: Cygnus Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 0XB, UK Tel: +44 (0)121 511 0420 Web: www.comap-control.co.uk Payment information Bank Sort Code: 20-07-90 Bank Account Number: 43997006 Bank Account Name: Comap Control Ltd IBAN: GB63BARC20079043997006 SWIFT/BIC: BARCGB22 VAT Number: 336 8989 37

ComAp Acquires IPU’s Engine Control Division

November 1^st, 2019 in Components, Engine Control, News

ComAp a.s. has recently concluded an agreement with Industrial Power Units Ltd. of the United Kingdom (IPU), the official distributor for the UK and Ireland, to acquire their Engine Control Division. By means of the acquisition of this IPU division, ComAp is poised to further expand their global network. The Engine Control Division (ECD) of IPU will become a new UK subsidiary of ComAp. This subsidiary is going to be managed by Shawn Shepherd (current ECD Director at IPU), who will lead the same team and ensure continuity of customer relationships. This process is expected to be finalised during Autumn of 2019 upon the approval of ComAp’s shareholders and the regulating authorities. The…

IPU at Speedy Expo: 30th – 31st October 2019

October 10^th, 2019 in Emissions Solutions, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU will be at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre over the 30th and 31st October to take part in the Speedy Expo! We’ll be showcasing our Fuel Conditioning and Emissions Solutions products that are ideal for the rental industry. When? Wednesday 30th – Thursday 31st October Where? Exhibition Centre Liverpool, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool, Liverpool L3 4FP Stand? C23 IPU Fuel Conditioning It is essential that rental equipment has a reliable fuel source. Without it, equipment stops running and things grind to a halt. Unfortunately, due to the percentage of biological matter added to diesel in order to reduce emissions, diesel fuel is only expected to stay in a usable…