8 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS November/December 2024 www.hpmag.co.uk NEWS Derbyshire-based AB Components Ltd has been appointed as the UK distributor for Hengst Filtration GmbH’s range of hydraulic filters. Hengst Filtration acquired the hydraulic filter division from Bosch Rexroth in 2021. This new role strengthens the existing relationship between AB Components Ltd and Hengst Filtration, enabling UK customers to source Hengst’s specialist hydraulic filters directly from stock held at AB Components’ Ilkeston facility. Customers will also benefit from technical advice and support from AB Components’ customer service team, as well as faster delivery times and reduced downtime. The ability to purchase filters in GBP through a UK-based account, with no minimum order requirement, provides added convenience, particularly in the post-Brexit trading environment. Established in 2007 by James Edgar, AB Components Ltd supplies more than 11,000 filtration products and began offering Hengst’s hydraulic filter range—previously branded under Eppensteiner and Rexroth—to complement its existing portfolio. This appointment reflects both companies’ plans to expand in the UK market. James Edgar, Managing Director of AB Components Ltd, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. “Becoming a UK distributor for the Hengst Hydraulic brand is incredibly exciting for me and the team at AB Components Ltd. The strong reputation and quality of our industrial filtration range have always been important to us and our customers,” he said. “This strengthened association with Hengst Hydraulic Filtration, particularly through our relationship with Ian Micklewright, Market Manager for Hengst Hydraulic, enables us to maintain high service levels, improve delivery times, and keep costs stable. We see this as just the beginning of our collaboration as we aim to grow our position as leading filtration specialists in the UK market.” Ian Micklewright, Market Manager for Hengst Filtration, highlighted the importance of the partnership. “This appointment is an excellent step forward in serving the UK market for hydraulic filters. We are pleased to name AB Components Ltd as a UK distributor, recognising their reputation for high-quality customer service and expertise. Strengthening our relationship with James and his team addresses growing demand in the UK for our specialist filters. We are confident that customers will receive outstanding technical advice and support.” Long-term customer Geoff Chapman of G.A.C. Filtration welcomed the development. “We have worked with James and the team at AB Components Ltd for nearly a decade and have always valued their customer service, technical advice, and reliability. This partnership with Hengst Hydraulic means we can now source filters directly from ABC’s Ilkeston site, with benefits including no minimum orders, quicker turnaround times, and the same excellent service and value.” AB Components named UK distributor for Hengst Hydraulic Filters Maritime sector’s cyber risk appetite exceeds their key industries, new report finds A new report published by DNV reveals that the majority (61%) of maritime professionals believe the industry should accept increased cyber risk from digitalisation if it enables innovation and new technologies. The sector’s appetite to take on emerging risks arising from digital transformation is notably higher than other critical infrastructure industries including energy, manufacturing and healthcare. The maritime industry’s growing appetite for cyber risk comes at a time when it must also contend with an increasing number of vulnerabilities. According to the report, 71% of the nearly 500 maritime professionals surveyed believe their organisation’s industrial assets are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than ever before. Similarly, 71% also say that the leaders of their organisations consider cyber security to be the greatest risk facing their business. “In the maritime industry, we must align our ambitions for digital transformation and decarbonisation with a firm commitment to safeguarding our people, vessels, and the systems we rely on,” says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime at DNV. “Cyber-attacks pose an ever-growing threat to the safety of the maritime industry. We can innovate and lead in ensuring the resilience of our businesses and societies, but this can only be achieved if we truly manage cyber risk.” As the sector moves towards greater digitisation to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability, maritime stakeholders—
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