Plant & Asset Management and Drives & Controls 2014

PIF is a proud to be attending the UK's biggest combined event for the manufacturing and engineering sector at the NEC Birmingham from 8-10 April.

DFA Media brings together five co-located Process Industry events under one roof: Plant & Asset Management, Drives & Controls, Fluid Power & Systems, Air-Tech, and the premier of European Offshore & Energy.

With more than 40,000 visitors expected to attend the events, which also run alongside MACH, IP&EE, Electrex and National Electronics Week, here are a few more 'need to know' details if you're thinking about visiting Plant & Asset Management 2014 and Drives & Controls.

Plant & Asset Management 2014

The bi-annual free event for the UK maintenance sector, Plant & Asset Management 2014, returns to tackle all aspects of the management and maintenance of physical assets. You'll experience the latest in condition monitoring, health and safety, training, CMMS, energy efficiency, handling and storage to name but a few.

There's also a comprehensive programme of technical seminars presented by industry experts covering every aspect of managing and maintaining manufacturing plant and equipment, including predictive maintenance and best practice.

For more information, check out the Exhibitor Brochure.

Exhibitors

IPEC

(Stand: P628)

IPEC are experts in On-line Partial Discharge (PD) testing of MV and HV plant. They've world leading technology for the detection and location of PD in cables, switchgear and accessories. The ASM – their PD monitor for permanent installation – is used on over 3,500 HV assets around the world.

AVT Reliability

Stand: P316

AVT Reliability are a leading engineering firm focusing on Asset Integrity and Performance, providing consultancy, services and training to manufacturers in all sectors; improving plant reliability, safety, cost and regulatory compliance. They specialise in Condition Based Maintenance; deploying techniques in Maintenance Management, Lubrication, Vibration Analysis, Thermal Imaging, Oil Analysis and Ultrasound.

Infor

Stand: P426

Infor's Enterprise Asset Management system, is the most configurable enterprise-grade asset management solution on the market. It gives companies the power to improve capital asset management in ways that increase reliability, enhance predictive maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce energy usage, and support sustainability initiatives.

Find all the exhibitors via the Exhibitor List.

Drives and Controls 2014

Running at the same time, the 2014 Drives & Controls exhibition is a unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge technologies in Automation, Power Transmission and Motion Control Equipment and Systems.

The 2014 event will bring together more than 400 world class suppliers covering critical areas such as energy efficiency, machine safety, drives, motion control, automation, and more under one roof.

Drives & Controls 2014 also offers a free and focused seminar programme with speakers representing high profile industry luminaries.

You can find more information in the Exhibitor brochure and pinpoint who's exhibiting.

Exhibitors

WEG Electric Motors

Stand: D100

WEG has become a global heavyweight in the power distribution, automation and control sectors. Products include a complete range of LV and HV motors; ATEX-compliant explosion proof motors; smoke extraction motors the latest generation of transformers; generators; gear motors; inverter drive systems, soft starters and full turnkey systems.

TUV SUD

Stand: D261

TÜV SÜD Product Service’s Machinery Safety Division, is the UK market leader in machinery safety and provides a range of assessment and engineering services on a world-wide basis to support the safety of machinery and its compliance with legislation. It is the official partner of the PPMA (Process and Packaging Machinery Association) on regulatory affairs.

Schneider Electric

Stand: D180

Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Non-residential Building, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group's 140,000 plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion euros in 2012.

All the action takes place in Hall 3 of the NEC. We look forward to seeing you there! Find out more about Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech here.