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As a year marked by severe supply chain pressures draws to a close, and with few signs of relief as 2026 approaches, Thomas Marks, General Manager of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, argues that the electromechanical repair sector is more vital than ever.

Mark Brady, Director at HAYLEY 247 DEXIS, looks at the role that the repair and refurbishment of electromechanical equipment can play in optimising its total cost of ownership.

Today, leveraging third-party knowledge and experience is invaluable to businesses looking to keep pumping and rotating equipment in optimal condition. Dom Swanick, Winding Technician at Arfon Engineering, discusses why more young professionals should consider a career in the winding industry, and what is being done to bridge the growing skills gap.

October 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the Low Voltage Variable Speed Drive, which was used in a commercial application for the first time at a sawmill in Finland in 1975. It was developed in the 1970s by Strömberg, a predecessor to today’s global motor and drives industry specialist, ABB.

Cassiano Antunes Cezario, R&D Manager at WEG’s Industrial Motor Division, introduces the W80 AXgen axial flux motor.

WHEN A LONG-STANDING UK CABLE tie manufacturer began facing repeated drive failures earlier this year, the impact on production was immediate. Each failure meant downtime, disruption and costly OEM service exchanges.

WEG HAS SUPPLIED A BRAZILIAN egg producer with 30 motors from the W30 Smart EC line, as part of a project focused on energy efficiency and improving thermal comfort in its poultry houses. The replacement of old, low-efficiency equipment was carried out with motors featuring integrated drives. After a few months of operation, on-site measurements confirmed the effectiveness of the adopted solution: 48.6% energy savings.

WHEN A CRITICAL PUMP BASE plate at one of Hayley 247 DEXIS’s clients’ facilities began showing significant wear, the risk of continued operation became clear.

Innomotics has been awarded its first order for a water-cooled retrofit project from offshore accommodation specialist Floatel International. The upgrade will extend the operational lifetime of one of Floatel International’s semi-submersible accommodation rigs by modernising its existing thruster drive control systems.

A MAJOR STEEL MILL SPECIALISING in rolled products made entirely from recycled materials was facing a recurring issue: premature bearing failures in their guide roll assemblies.

ELECTRO-WIND LTD HAS RECENTLY supplied bespoke transformer solutions for two major infrastructure projects in the UK.

MENZEL ELEKTROMOTOREN HAS manufactured a pump motor for the Red Cross in Syria. The vertical motor will help stabilise the water supply in communities destroyed in the civil war. The pump station operator required a straightforward drop-in replacement for an old V1-type motor, matching the existing mechanical interfaces without any constructional changes. This called for various complex features.

ABB HAS ANNOUNCED TWO NEW safety features for its Gearless Mill Drive (GMD) technology, introducing certified anchor points and LED motor lights, inside ring motor chambers. Designed to meet customer needs, these upgrades will improve operational efficiency and safety for inspection teams working in confined spaces at heights over 20m.

ALFA LAVAL HAS INTRODUCED Clariot, an AI-powered condition monitoring solution designed for hygienic process equipment to deliver more precise analysis and support. It monitors equipment and processes, offering actionable insights that improve uptime and optimise resource efficiency.

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) was thrilled to return to Coventry on Thursday, November 20th, for its 8th Annual Awards Ceremony. This year’s event saw a near record number of entries across the eight categories, showcasing outstanding contributions from the electro-mechanical industry.

The new look AEMT annual conference, which celebrated the Association's 80th anniversary, has been hailed a resounding success by visitors, exhibitors, sponsors and the organisers.

Thomas Marks, Secretary and General Manager of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) reflects on the cyclical nature of the electromechanical repair industry and the vital role played by repair and refurbishment in driving sustainability.

ERIKS HAS LAUNCHED A DEDICATED Yaw Gearbox Cell at its centre of excellence for renewables in Aberdeen, delivering refurbishment of yaw gearboxes for onshore wind turbines. The service addresses a well documented failure mode in certain yaw gearbox types and has the potential to reduce turbine downtime from months to hours. The new cell has seen an investment of £500,000, with upwards of £750,000 having been invested in the Aberdeen site in the last 12 months.

ROTARY ENGINEERING HAS announced the latest addition to its in-house manufacturing facilities: a new state-of-the-art CNC milling machine. This investment marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its precision engineering capabilities and reducing reliance on external suppliers.

SPECIALIST MECHANICAL engineering company, Mechanica Utilities, has officially partnered with high-performance motors and drives manufacturer Innomotics.