AEMT Awards

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INNOMOTICS: Critical Industrial Repair Project

When a critical industrial motor failed, threatening losses of up to one million pounds per day, Innomotics delivered an innovative on-site repair in just twenty-seven days, avoiding a potential shutdown of 10–18 months. The team’s calm leadership, technical ingenuity and collaboration safeguarded operations, saved the client an estimated twenty-seven million pounds, and set a new benchmark for rapid engineering solutions in high-stakes environments.

 

IPS NEWCASTLE: Overhauling 1,000 Traction Motors: Zero Warranty Claims, 100% On-Time Delivery

IPS Newcastle partnered with LUR to deliver a high-volume traction motor overhaul programme for Hitachi’s LNER fleet. By developing an innovative inverter testing system, IPS doubled testing capacity, cut testing time in half, and maintained 100% on-time delivery of 1,000 motors with zero warranty claims. Their efficiency, collaboration, and technical excellence not only secured LUR’s competitive bid but also set a new industry benchmark for large-scale traction motor overhauls.

 

MENZEL GREAT BRITAIN: 8.9million Water Consumers benefit from Ten new replacement Menzel Motors

Replacement of outdated kit – at pace! The project will maintain the security of supply to up to 8.9million London Consumers and is a highly strategic project managed by MWH Treatment. MWHT have been appointed by TWUL as EPC for the Coppermills High Lift Pumping Station (HLPS) Motor Replacement Project to replace the 10 No. motors on the existing high lift pumps. Menzel met all targets on delivery and performance first time on time and budget!

 

REWINDS & J. WINDSOR & SONS: Replacement Axles for a 129-year-old Steam Engine

This project focuses on manufacturing a new set of axles for a 129-year-old steam locomotive, blending heritage preservation with advanced engineering techniques. Using modern design tools, precision machining, and high-quality materials, the axles will ensure safety and performance while honouring historical accuracy. A key feature is the involvement of mechanical engineering apprentices, who will gain hands-on experience in applied manufacturing, problem-solving, and heritage engineering, creating a unique learning opportunity that bridges tradition and innovation.

 

SULZER SERVICES: Rapid Rewind of FPSO Motor

Routine maintenance uncovered a fault in a critical compressor motor on Bluewater’s FPSO - an urgent rewind was needed to minimize downtime and maintain environmental compliance. Sulzer completed the rewind in six weeks!  The customer noted: “I doubt this turnaround time could be beaten, Sulzer pulled out all the stops to keep compressor downtime to a minimum. The expertise of the three service centers combined to deliver a well-planned project that exemplifies good customer service.”

 

WESTIN DRIVES: Diesel to Hydro-Electric Motor Conversion

In collaboration with a customer who manufactures machines for grinding concrete warehouse floors smooth, Westin Drives designed and commissioned a completely new drive system. Previously powered by diesel engines, an emission-free solution now employs a single 55kW mains-powered electric motor, with two electric servo motors controlling the grinding head position. Cost and carbon footprint per machine have both been reduced.