June 2014

Zoedale has been supplying the brewing industry with valves and flow control equipment for many years. This is our review of the BrewDog AGM that took place in Aberdeen Continue reading →

We have been supplying the UK Brewing Industry for many years but 2013 saw a huge rise in demand from breweries of a different kind. The Craft Beer revolution started with the introduction of Small Brewers' Tax Relief in 2002 and has grown steadily ever since. According to Mintel, 13 Million Brits (25% of the population) said they had consumed Craft Beer over the past six months and the popularity is spreading with supermarkets like Tesco & Morrisons stocking affordable ranges. Continue reading →

This is a Guest Blog written by Matt Cook from energy business advisors Douglas Westwood After several years of gains driven by buoyant oil and gas prices, production took a hit in 2009 as the 2008 recession saw the price boom bubble burst. Global hydrocarbon production now looks to a bright future and is set for 16% growth from 2013 to 2020. Continue reading →

Preventative Maintenance of Actuators and Valves is a hot topic as organisations look to maximise the lifespan of products and minimise down time. For those unfamiliar with this concept, Preventative Maintenance is defined as a fundamental, planned maintenance activity designed to improve equipment life and avoid any unplanned maintenance activity. It can be compared to the routine servicing of a car where the costs can far outweigh the expense associated with not being able to use the vehicle for a period of time. Continue reading →