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The Centinal Group invests in Worcestershire's largest CNC lathe
The Centinal Group's newest CNC lathe has a 3m x 1m bed, making it one of the largest in Worcestershire. The machine gives the Centinal Group additional turnnig and milling capacity.
The photos show the machine arriving, being unloaded off the lorry and being moved into position in the factory ready for installation.
Centinal Group to exhibit at Middle East Electricity 2012
The Centinal Group will be exhibiting at Middle East Electricity 2012 in Dubai next February. Now in its 37th year, the exhibition provides the biggest platform in the region to do business in the power, lighting, new and renewable, nuclear and water sectors. Find out more at the Middle East Electricity 2012 website.
Centinal Group exhibits at IOG Saltex
The Centinal Group took part in the IOG Saltex exhibition in Windsor in September 2011. The show was extremely successful, with many potential new customers expressing an interest in the many products and services we can provide.
Of especial interest was the MLS filtration line, which offers protection against fuel contamination, something that is of great concern to many plant-owning businesses.
EMs exhibiting at the show were also interested to hear about the Group's manufacturing capabilities and we are already in discussion with several companies about how we could support their businesses.
The Centinal Group takes part in the world's largest trade show
The Centinal Group took part in the world's largest trade show, Hanover Messe, recently. The Group exhibited its products and services to a worldwide market with great success. Les Jenkins, Group Chairman, commented, "We had special interest from Dubai and Central America and are in the process of organising meetings and demonstrations with these countries' National Grid power providers."
The show took place between 4 and 8 April in Hanover, Germany and as well as exhibiting, the team also sourced several new innovations to bring back to the UK.
High specification shaft being manufactured
These photos show a 3 metre high specification shaft being screw cut as part of its final machining process in the Centinal Group production facility. The shafts will be used in a new design of test bed in the automotive industry. We were delighted to be asked to undertake the manufacture of the shafts; our ability to undertake such high quality and technical work is only possible thanks to continual investment in people and machinery by the Group.
New CNC mill in use
These photos show the latest C60 Hybrid Compression Heads being machined on our new CNC mill. The machine is capable of forming three heads at a time. It also provides a fine smooth finish ready for wire eroding. The batch being machined in the photos is part of an order of 50 which will be in use by this summer.
Hydraulics in a Bag and MLS at Lamma Agricultural Show
Hydraulics in a Bag and MLS took a large stand at Lamma 2011, which was held on 19 and 20 January 2011 at the Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground. The show is the UK's leading farm machinery equipment and service show. This year's show was a big success, with the bitterly cold conditions seemingly not putting anyone off attending. In fact, we think it was one of the busiest shows we have ever been involved in. Our stand was busy throughout and we have many potential new customers as a result.
Hydraulics in a Bag sponsors Worcester Colts youth football team
Hydraulics in a Bag sponsors Worcester Colts, a local youth football team that plays in the Stourport League. The team is flying high at the moment – they're currently third in the Under 12s division. Pretty good, especially when you consider that the team is made up of 10 and 11 year olds!
Hydraulics in a Bag at IFPEX 2010
We exhibited Hydraulics in a Bag at IFPEX at the NEC. The BFPA-supported event is the only exhibition in the UK totally focused on hydraulics and pneumatics and is the must attend exhibition for the fluid power/motion control industry. Hydraulics in a Bag is a national hydraulics repair service. Simply place the hydraulic item that needs to be repaired (whether it's a ram, a valve block, a hose or any other hydraulic item) into the free supplied bag. Then call the freephone number to arrange a collection. The hydraulic item is collected, repaired and delivered back to you. We are the repair centres for Worcester, Oxford and Reading post codes.
Central Engineering with MLS exhibits at InfraRail 2010
Central Engineering & Hydraulics with MLS exhibited at the InfraRail 2010 show at the NEC April 2010. It was a great success with many new and existing customers visiting the stand and showing interest in the new range of products and services. Chris Parkes, Managing Director of Central Hydraulics said "the show has been better than we could have ever imagined with two new contract customers and a customer who requires our calibration service".
The Centinal Group's expertise used to good effect
The Centinal Group recently produced a 10 metre length of high spec, 400 bar high pressure hydraulic steel tube for a specialist customer. The tube was designed, manufactured and installed by the Group's team of engineers at our Worcester depot with parts supplied by our Oxford depot – a total team project.
MLS with Skyline exhibits at CITS annual conference
MLS, in partnership with Skyline, exhibited at the CITS annual conference held at JCB headquarters on 3 November 2009. The event's theme was "Profit Without Loss" and MLS and Skyline promoted the ultimate in plant security.
Central Engineering enjoys successful Chamber of Commerce trade exhibition
Central Engineering took part in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce trade exhibition at the Worcester Rugby Club on 15 October. It proved to be very successful by meeting new and established companies based in the Worcester area who wish to trade locally.
Central Engineering introduces Hydraulics in a Bag
Central Engineering is an agent for Hydraulics in a Bag in the Oxford, Reading and Worcester areas. We had a very successful and busy stand at the Saltex Show in Windsor at beginning of September. Hydraulics in a Bag is a rapidly growing service across the UK and offers a free collection and delivery service for any type of hydraulic repair. Simply place your repair in the free bag provided and use the free phone number for collection. To find out more, please get in touch.
Central Engineering invests in new machining centre with 2 metre capacity
These photos show the first part of the delivery and installation of our new machining centre. The machine has a 2 metre capacity machining bed. Our records suggest that this is the largest machining capacity in the Worcester area.
Central Engineering at SED 2009
SED, the national event for the construction industry, was held on 12, 13 and 14 May at Rockingham near Corby. As usual, we took a stand to promote MLS, the leading hydraulic/pneumatic immobiliser on the market. The stand was very busy, with many customers looking for a solution to the increasing number of plant thefts.
Central Engineering showcases a value added service
The photos show a hydraulic power unit recently designed, manufactured and installed by Central Engineering. The first photo shows the CAD drawing prepared by one of our design technicians. The middle photo shows one of our engineers preparing to install the hydraulic power unit. The photo on the right shows the fully functioning hydraulic power unit. The photos demonstrate one of the wide range of services Central Engineering is able to offer its customers.
Centinal Group invests in latest CAD technology
The Centinal Group has just invested in the latest CAD technology to support its CAD Design Engineering service. Andrew Cave has just joined the Group as Design Engineer to further enhance the company's capabilities. If you have a design requirement, please contact Les Jenkins at the Worcester office on 01905 748 569.
Worcester premises now newly refurbished after last year's floods
Our Worcester premises were very badly damaged in the July 2007 floods.But we're delighted to say that after an extensive refurbishment period, the offices are fully operational once again.
National Grid Company contract
Central Engineering are delighted to be working on a contract for the National Grid Company. The photo shows a C250 ton Hydraulic Compression Head being machined on our CNC machining centre at our Worcester premises. The operator is Richard Tilley, one of our machine shop technicians.
Lightweight compression head launched
Central Engineering is delighted to announce the launch of its new lightweight prototype CA60/100 ton compression head. The compression head is manufactured using aerospace technology and is 50% lighter than the original version.
Central Engineering with MLS enjoy another bumper SED exhibition at Rockingham
SED, the national event for the construction industry, was held on 13,14, and 15 May at Rockingham near Corby. We enjoyed another bumper year, distributing over 5000 leaflets and carrier bags and generating immediate interest and orders.
Central Engineering at SED 2008
We will be at SED 2008, the national event for construction. It is being held on 13, 14 and 15 May at Rockingham near Corby. We will be on stand 140P in the Pavilion, where we will be exhibiting MLS amongst other things. Plus, if you request further information or book an appointment with us to discuss Parker products you can receive a hose crimper for just £1!
Central Engineering & Hydraulics Services makes further investments in new technology
Recent investment at our Worcester offices means we now have the capbility to machine full scrolls and spiral threads up to 600mm diameter.
Golfing day gives Central Engineering an opportunity to say thank you
Central Engineering recently organised a day to thank some of its customers for their continued support. Our customers plus members of the Central Engineering team enjoyed a good morning's golf, followed by lunch and a prize giving ceremony.
Central Engineering & Hydraulics Services makes further investments in new technology
We have recently invested £400,000 in new plant for our Worcester premises. The investment includes four leadwell machining centres, two leadwell lathes, a new surface grinder and a computer system for programming.
Compression Head trial underway
The new lightweight prototype CA60/100 ton compression head is currently on trial and will be available in early 2008. The compression head is manufactured using aerospace technology and is 50% lighter than the original version.
Compression Head redesign underway
We are in the process of redesigning our Compression Head. The mark II version will retain the strength and integrity of the mark I, but be lighter, giving it greater versatility. The Mark II will be launched in early 2008.
