www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS February 2026 13 combined heritage preservation with apprentice development. IPS Newcastle claimed Service Centre of the Year for its comprehensive repair capability, strong safety culture and apprenticeship commitments. Supplier of the Year was awarded to TEC Electric Motors, now the UK’s largest supplier of low-voltage motors, noted for its round-the-clock support and wide technical range. Sulzer was acknowledged for its work in shaping technical training through a framework aligned with recognised standards. The Rising Star Award went to Dominic Harvey of Sulzer Services, praised for his contribution to major projects and his enthusiasm for outreach. Innomotics secured the Diversity in Engineering Award for initiatives designed to embed inclusion throughout the organisation. Sustainable Organisation of the Year went to WEG, whose global programme of efficient technologies and community projects continues to set a strong environmental benchmark. Reflecting on the evening, Thomas Marks, Director General at the AEMT, said: “In this our 80th Anniversary year, the awards evening proved to be another remarkable success and once again provided an excellent forum through which to celebrate the excellent work being undertaken by the electromechanical service and repair sector.” He added: “I very much look forward to building on that success for the 2026 awards programme, and to providing another superb platform for promoting business and professional excellence.” The United Kingdom Lubricants Association’s Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship Group (MWFPSG) has released new guidance on the use of marketing performance claims for metalworking fluids, a first for the industry. In response to the Health & Safety Executive’s concern over the way a minority of metalworking fluids were being promoted, the UKLA MWFPSG worked with metalworking fluid suppliers across industry and HSE to determine what makes for a valid claim. All claims need to be valid and supportable, with verifiable information. The publication of the guidance follows an investigation by the UKLA MWFPSG into metalworking fluids making marketing claims which were believed by the HSE not to accurately reflect the level of risk to human health. The main human health risks from mismanaging metalworking fluids include potential lung disease and dermatitis. HSE believed that even though a fluid might not contain mineral oil, these complex chemical mixtures might still pose a risk to users if mismanaged and used incorrectly. Commenting on the guidance, Stuart Duff, Chairman of the UKLA MWFPSG, said: “This guidance represents a positive step forward for the group in improving our support for end users in safely managing metalworking fluids. Users should always have in mind Fluid-Mist-Health as a shorthand note for managing their fluid, minimising the risks from mist and safeguarding their health. If in doubt, end users should speak with their reputable fluid supplier.” The guidance can be found at: https://www.ukla.org.uk/metalworking-fluid-productstewardship-group/mwf-psg-publications/ UK Lubricants Association releases new guidance on marketing claims for metalworking fluids
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