The world’s second biggest brewer and the UK’s leading beer and cider producer, Heineken, has optimised its procurement and stores management process at one of its sites through a strategic partnership with Brammer, a leading Europe-wide distributor of industrial Maintenanance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) products.

Gone are the days of the traditional two-week summer shutdown – today’s manufacturers have to fit maintenance around production demands, which means shorter windows, longer intervals, and often less notice. Terry Davis, National Technical Manager of Brammer, a leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products, looks at how to prepare for scheduled downtime and ensure maintenance activities are fully resourced, carefully planned, and efficiently executed.

Up to 73% of the total cost of ownership (TCO) of a compressed air installation can be attributed to the cost of energy consumed by the compressor and ancillary equipment over a ten year period. Compared to the 20% allocated to capital and installation costs, and just 7% for maintenance, energy consumption represents a significant opportunity for cost savings.

Clean, contaminant-free oil within hydraulic systems is well known to be vital in prolonging the service life of components. However, what’s less commonly understood are the factors which determine the appropriate level of cleanliness for a given system.

Bearings are one of the most frequently damaged components as failure can be caused by a multitude of factors – from improper installation and mishandling to particulate contamination or under-lubrication. In this article, Brammer and NSK Bearings look at the most common types of bearing damage and how they can be prevented.

Brammer has helped an engineering team battle it out in this year’s series of Robot Wars.

Brammer has pledged its support to future engineers by attending the ‘Annual Apprentice of the Year Awards’ at Delphi Diesel Systems for the third year running.

Brammer’s partnership with Coca-Cola Enterprise Partners (CCEP) in Wakefield has seen its Insite™ team nominated for a prestigious ‘Maintenance Team Award’ at the Manufacturing Champions Awards held by Works Management.

Brammer, a distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products (MRO) and services, is pleased to announce the launch of Brammer Online, its new dedicated web store which gives customers enhanced, 24/7 access to its extensive range of industrial supplies.

Brammer has renewed its pledge to the University of Bath’s engineering students after sponsoring its two racing teams – Team Bath Racing and Team Bath Racing Electric – for a second year running.

Brammer will be showcasing its latest products and services at the inaugural Manufacturing Management Show, taking place between 23rd and 24th November at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.

An internationally-renowned soft drinks brand has reached a harmonious balance of production efficiency, high quality and CSR targets through a close partnership with a strategic supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products.

With registration closing in January for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), Brammer is encouraging organisations to continue monitoring their energy usage to ensure they comply with the mandatory energy assessment scheme.

As part of a strategic initiative to strengthen the service it provides to customers, Brammer has teamed up with CEJN, a global quick connect specialist, to develop an air flow test service which can help reduce energy wastage and achieve significant cost savings.