www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS February 2026 25 controlling pneumatic actuators and managing process logic. In areas where alcohol vapours or cleaning chemicals are present, correctly certified hazardous area solenoid valves are essential. Proper selection is not only a compliance requirement, but a fundamental part of safe and reliable system design. Valves may not be glamorous, but they are unquestionably indispensable when it comes to producing the very best beer. Global manufacturing We source and import many of our industrial, hygiene, instrumental, pneumatic, fittings, smart actuators, tanks, vessels, CIP and keg machines from China. Since 1997, I have developed and upheld long-standing relationships with Chinese manufacturers. From our office in Guangzhou City, we successfully import highquality, ATEX, NACE, and FDA-compliant industrial, pneumatic valves, pumps, flow meters, filters, tanks, vessels, CIP sets, washers, and brewery equipment from China for safe delivery to our UK and European clients. The challenge in supplying highquality valves to our customers always lies in identifying the right partners. We take a considered approach ensuring the products we supply are manufactured, tested and certified for UK and European markets. By working directly with trusted manufacturers and applying rigorous technical validation, we find it is possible to supply brewery equipment that delivers both performance and value. Our approach has given our brewery customers access to reliable components and complete systems without compromising on quality or compliance. When valve and pneumatic systems are engineered as part of a coherent whole, the benefits are clear: improved consistency, reduced downtime and greater operational confidence. Standardising components simplified maintenance and spare parts management, particularly for multi-site operators. Ultimately, we feel that fluid power systems should support brewing creativity, rather than constrain it. By applying sound engineering principles to valve selection and system design, breweries can build processes that are efficient, reliable and ready for future growth. For brewers willing to invest thoughtfully, the result is typically a more resilient, efficient and consistent fluid power and systems process engineered for both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s growth. For further information please visit: https://smartactuatedvalves.co.uk Looking for a new career opportunity? Contact: Andrew Jell on Tel: 01732 370347 andrew.jell@dfamedia.co.uk
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