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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, 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…

Even David Baldacci is talking about Fuel Contamination

October 3^rd, 2019 in Fuel Conditioning, News

Fuel contamination is a problem that’s easy to overlook. It lurks in the dark depths of your fuel tank and is not often talked about in the media. Or so we thought. Just recently we’ve seen this issue crop up everywhere! First there was the Tesco Branksome scandal, then BMW began putting warnings on their fuel caps about diesel quality and now fuel contamination is even making an appearance in David Baldacci’s book – The Escape! This thriller follows the story of John Puller, a U.S combat veteran and special agent. He’s been called to investigate the disappearance of a prisoner from one of the country’s most secure military prisons. The man in question happens to be his…

Black smoke reduction on standby diesel gensets

September 30^th, 2019 in News

How is black smoke caused? Standard electronic governors fitted to gensets will often over-fuel the engine to guarantee starting. The process of over-fuelling will commonly cause a large plume of black smoke. This black smoke is partially burnt fuel. Why is over-fueling and black smoke a problem? The bigger the engine, the larger the volume of black smoke that is expelled. If you have multiple sets on site that all start-up at the same time (i.e. in the case of a mains failure), the level of black smoke will be very severe. This is not only detrimental to engine health but also to workers nearby who are exposed to the smoke. As engines are now kept in a warm condition for emergency start…

IPU at the Construction Plant Hire Association Conference – 17th October

September 20^th, 2019 in Emissions Solutions, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU are heading for the Heart of England Conference Centre on October 17th for the Construction Plant Hire Association Conference! When? Thursday 17th October, 08:30 am – 15:00 pm Where? Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, Meriden Road, Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8DX As platinum sponsors, we’ll be showcasing our Fuel Conditioning and Emissions Solutions products that are ideal for the construction industry. IPU Fuel Conditioning It is essential that the equipment on construction sites has a reliable fuel source. Without it, equipment stops running and the site grinds to a halt. Unfortunately, due to the percentage of biological matter added to diesel in order to reduce…

Video: Fuel Purifiner in action

September 14^th, 2019 in Fuel Conditioning, News

If you’re hiring out generators, pumps or heavy plant equipment, you can’t always be sure of the cleanliness of the diesel going into your fleet. Contaminated fuel is bad news for your engines as it can cause extensive damage and prolonged downtime. If your equipment’s not working, you’re not earning. IPU’s Fuel Purifiner is an on-tank filtration system that protects your equipment against heavily contaminated diesel. We’ve created a series of videos to show you how cost effective and efficient the Fuel Purifiner is at protecting your engines. Removing solid particulates with the Fuel Purifiner Modern fuel injection systems operate at pressures…

New handbook: The Essential Guide to Fuel Testing

September 6^th, 2019 in Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU have released a new free pocket guide that focuses entirely on the subject of fuel testing. We remain as dedicated as ever to sharing vital knowledge with businesses on a wide range of industry topics. The Essential Guide to Fuel Testing adds to our already extensive collection of handbooks. “The Essential Guide to Fuel Testing” answers a number of questions, including: Why is it important to test your fuel for contamination? What the are common causes of fuel contamination? What are the consequences of dirty fuel? What are the best practices for fuel testing? What are the main features and benefits of IPU’s DieselCheck service? How does a portable diesel analyser…