August/September 2025 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 05 Editor: Aaron Blutstein t| 01732 370340 e| editorial@dfamedia.co.uk Content Sub Editor: Leslah Garland t| 01732 370340 e| leslah.garland@dfamedia.co.uk Sales Director: Damien Oxlee t| 01732 370342 e| damien.oxlee@dfamedia.co.uk Sales Manager: Sara Gordon t| 01732 370341 e| sara.gordon@dfamedia.co.uk Sales Manager: Andrew Jell t| 01732 370347 e| andrew.jell@dfamedia.co.uk DFA Direct: Damien Oxlee t| 01732 370342 e| damien.oxlee@dfamedia.co.uk Production Manager & Designer: Chris Davis e| chris.davis@dfamedia.co.uk Marketing Manager: Hope Jepson e| hope.jepson@dfamedia.co.uk Reader/Circulation Enquiries: Perception t| +44 (0) 1825 701520 e| cs@perception-sas.com Financial: Finance Department e| accounts@dfamedia.co.uk Managing Director: Ryan Fuller e| ryan.fuller@dfamedia.co.uk Published by: DFA Media Group 192 The High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE t| 01732 370340 e| info@dfamedia.co.uk w| www.pwemag.co.uk Official Supporters: Printer: Warners, UK © Copyright 2025, DFA Manufacturing Media Ltd ISSN 0262-0227 PWE is a controlled circulation magazine, published 11 times a year. Please contact DFA Media with any subscription enquiries. Paid subscriptions are also available on an annual basis at £100.00 (UK) or £170.00 (Overseas) P+P included. The content of this magazine, website and newsletters do not necessarily express the views of the Editor or publishers. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from information in this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. COMMENT 3 NEWS 6 A round-up of what’s happening in industry. INSIGHT 10 MAINTENANCE MATTERS - 12 INCORPORATING PROBLEM SOLVER Focus on: CMMS/ OEE As UK engineering operations modernise, CMMS platforms are expected to integrate seamlessly with IoT, enterprise and analytics systems. PWE reports. . PROCESS, CONTROLS, & PLANT 20 Focus on: Compressed Air/ Seals, Bearings & Lubrication As energy costs and carbon pressures rise, compressed air systems are gaining attention. PWE spoke to Richard Hewitt, Managing Director, Anglian Compressors, who explains how businesses can cut waste, save money, and rethink this often-overlooked utility. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 26 Focus on: Boilers, Burners & Controls/ HVAC PWE looks at demystifying the technical aspects of MCPD compliance and how burner technologies can make it easier to meet regulatory requirements. HANDLING & SAFETY MATTERS 30 Focus on: Health & Safety The BSIF Height Safety Special Interest Group (BSIF HSG) offers an overview of the new Personal Fall Protection Equipment Standard, BS 8681, and outlines its implications for the industry and those it impacts. SPECIAL FOCUS NET ZERO 32 SKILLS & TRAINING 34 PPMA PREVIEW 38 PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 42 Contents 10 32 20 30 BCAS official media partner
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