The MHEA are thrilled to welcome FB Chain Ltd as a valued corporate member. FB Chain is a leading UK manufacturer of engineered solutions for power transmission, conveying, and mechanical applications. Operating from our Blackburn facility, we specialise in improving the performance and efficiency of machines and systems across a wide range of industries. Known for our technical expertise and customer focus, we work closely with clients to re-engineer components, redesign applications, and develop bespoke solutions that deliver long-term value.  From virtual design…

Technidrive launches motor scrappage scheme to cut costs and emissions~ Trade-in initiative helps businesses upgrade to high-efficiency technology ~ Technidrive, a leading provider of industrial drive and motor solutions, has launched a new electric motor scrappage scheme to help businesses reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs and accelerate their transition to high-efficiency operations. Electric motor systems are among the largest consumers of electricity worldwide. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Electric Motor Systems Platform (EMSA), they account for approximately 50…

Celebrating Exceptional Leadership, Technical Excellence & TeamworkI’m delighted to announce that Chris Hayton has been promoted to Operations Director for our Scotland Division a role he has truly earned through years of dedication, deep technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to our customers. Chris brings decades of industry experience, with a technical knowledge base that is second to none. His understanding of materials handling, engineering processes, and operational performance has elevated our standards and strengthened our capability across the region. He…

  Future Ready HandlingBreedon Cement's Alternative Raw Materials (ARM) Project showcases next-level sustainability - recycled raw materials, rail-fed logistics, and a Don Valley Engineering-designed materials handling system all working together to streamline and green the cement-making process.Click Here to view full details. Email: info@donvalleyeng.com Web: www.donvalleyeng.com Tel: +44 (0)1302 881188

  Kingfisher Industrial Ltd announces exclusive partnership with UCC EnvironmentalKingfisher Industrial Ltd is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with UCC Environmental (UCC), a global leader in sustainable engineered solutions for air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, and solids handling. Under this agreement, Kingfisher Industrial has been appointed as UCC Environmental’s authorised reseller in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Through this exclusive partnership, Kingfisher Industrial will deliver UCC’s full portfolio of environmental and material handling solutions to customers across…

 2026 marks a significant milestone for John King Chains Group as the business enters its Centenary year. Founded in 1926, John King Chains Group has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, quality manufacturing, and long-term customer partnerships. Over the past century, the business has continually adapted its products, capabilities, and markets. Producing industry-leading solutions and staying competitive within ever changing industrial environments. A defining characteristic of the Group has been its ability to evolve through strategic diversification and international…

Energy: the invisible raw material in asphalt production Why efficiency must become a business imperative, not a nice-to-have    In 1959, the UK opened its first major motorway, the M1, with a 67-mile stretch. Including connecting feeder roads, the new route spanned around 72 miles and relied on thousands of tonnes of asphalt — a mixture of aggregates and bitumen that continues to be fundamental to roadbuilding today. Modern asphalt plants are complex facilities that rely on heavy-duty machinery to…