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In the News - 2009

December 2009

The SPS Nuremburg Germany main European Industrial Automation Exhibition was a great success with Exlar USA Roller Screw Actuators
The SPS Nuremburg Germany main European Industrial Automation Exhibition was a great success with Exlar USA Roller Screw Actuators generating a large amount of interest from existing and new potential clients. Invertek Drives UK also launched their new range of IP55 HVAC drives and industrial P2 range which can control Permanent Magnet Motors in open loop.

November 2009

Peter Collington - Internal Sales Engineer and Natalie Glover - Marketing Administrator complete 2 months induction at Olsen Engine
Peter Collington - Internal Sales Engineer and Natalie Glover - Marketing Administrator complete 2 months induction at Olsen Engine

October 2009

ISO9001-2008 accreditionOlsen Engineering is accredited with ISO9001-2008. As of Friday 16th October 2009, the company's quality management systems were successfully approved to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 for the following:
The design and supply of progressive technology industrial automation components and control systems, and The supply of professional consultancy services relating to industrial automation technologies, machinery and components.

Please find a copy of the certificate for download from this link


September 2009

Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) Exhibition:

This years show was very busy with 91 companies visiting the stand many of whom had real applications and issues they wanted solving. The main topic of discussion what the fact that Multi-National End Users want to reduce their energy consumption and maintenance bills, by replacing inefficient pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Using long life roller screw Exlar actuators, it is possible to increase repeatable production cycle rates, improve quality and also reduce carbon emissions.

Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) Exhibition

Many machine builders requested specific information regarding our Servo Linear Actuators, in order to provide their clients, with the choice of going ALL electric or sticking with their standard design. Although initial capital investment can be higher using "Electric Cylinders" the pay back time is often less than 12 months, due to all the benefits this progressive technology provides. Please request a copy of the full benefits list and specific applications references of Exlar Servo Electric Actuators - Roller screw variety!

August 2009

Application approved by the Process and Packaging Association for Olsen Engineering to supply high-performance roller screw linear actuators to their machine builder network.

July 2009

Olsen Engineering expands to new building in Caersws

Olsen engineering's new building in Caersws

June 2009

Institution of Mechanical Engineers
IMechE - Reducing Energy Costs in food processing sponsored by Olsen Engineering (PDF)

May 2009

New official distributor and partner signed for Ukraine, YahontNew official distributor and partner signed for Ukraine, Yahont.


April 2009

Why Save Energy? A recent advertisement from Olsen Engineering

Why Save Energy? The latest in a series of recent advertisements.

Download a high-res PDF of the advertisement (pdf)

March 2009

Routeco PLCRouteco PLC adds Roller Screws to their motion portfolio
Routeco has signed an agreement with Olsen Engineering to supply Exlar “Roller Screw” Linear Actuators throughout the UK. These servo electric actuators are much more efficient than pneumatic air and hydraulic oil based systems, firstly since they only use energy when needed, but secondly they do not suffer from costly leakage problems.

Routeco signs Olsen Engineering - Press Release (PDF)

February 2009

New Distributor signed for Olsen Engineering.

January 2009

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!



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