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EuroWire – May 2012 14
News
Corporate
AEI Compounds Ltd, in Sandwich, Kent,
UK is now part of the Saco Polymers
group of companies following the change
of control in July 2011.
The new ownership brings with it a
fresh new philosophy and a significantly
increased development capability.
The recent wire 2012 exhibition was the
first chance for AEI to show off its new
image and the well-respected Pexidan
range from Saco Polymers, as well its own
expanding range of crosslinkable and
thermoplastic compounds for the wire
and cable industry.
New and important developments within
the range of zero halogen products are
compounds that form a hard ceramic
char for fire alarm and emergency
lighting cable, possess superior oil
resistance coupled with cold temperature
performance for transport applications
and flexible compounds for appliance
wiring.
At the same time developments continue
in improving the range of highly
successful thermoplastic compounds for
armoured cables used in hot climates
with improvements in crack resistance
and smoke evolution and as required for
LPCB approval.
Backed by the company’s excellent
reputation for quality, service, innovation
and depth of experience in the cable
industry, AEI Compounds continues
to offer assistance to companies
either through attendance at trials
or modification of its compounds to
suit customers’ equipment and final
application.
AEI Compounds Ltd – UK
Website:
New ownership for AEI
Hutchinson Engineering of Widnes, Cheshire, UK, is investing more than £500,000
in new technology to streamline its performance in manufacturing mobile phone
masts and wind turbine structures.
The new Ficep equipment will speed up the fabrication and cutting process by
generating quality parts for better fit and less welding time.
This new machinery will allow the company to manufacture larger wind turbines
– 50kW and 100kW models – with added ease. It will also improve manufacturing
lead times for the production of base plates for telecommunication masts,
designed for O2 and Vodafone.
Hutchinson Engineering – UK Website:
Investment to streamline manufacturing