Ports need to get smarter as globalisation slows
International port equipment manufacturers point to challenges outside changing trade horizons outside Brexit and The Trump Effect UK Minister for Transport, Rt Hon John Hayes CBE MP, joined port equipment manufacturers from all over the world in London to hear first-hand how industry experts plan to handle the squeeze as globalisation slows. Industry leaders predicted […]
Eight years not out for Tratos’ Euromax innovation
Cable manufacturer Tratos is marking eight years continuous running of its ground-breaking high-speed medium-voltage reeling cables at Euromax in Rotterdam, Holland, when the average lifetime of equivalent type of products you can find on the market is 2 years. The cables were installed in what was at the time, one of the fastest automated rail mounted […]
BRITAIN’S COUNTERFEIT CABLE: The ticking time bomb
Introduction Substandard and counterfeit cable, labelled with fake official standards and accreditations, is one of the biggest kicks to the UK economy, and, worse, a potential killer, say cable industry leaders. After a six-year campaign to clean up cable, industry White Knights are taking the crusade to Westminster and calling for better market surveillance and […]
Tratos remains committed to UK cable manufacturing
Following the British public’s decision to vote to leave the European Union, global cable manufacturer Tratos has reaffirmed its commitment to UK manufacturing. Tratos’ £10m investment plans, which will create 40 new jobs, remain on course at its Knowsley factory in Merseyside. Tratos, a company with a Pro Euro stance, had an unusual perspective on […]
Tratos Academy brings clarity with cable Q&A
A range of short informative talks have been developed by Tratos as part of its Academy learning programme to bring a clearer understanding to some important issues affecting the UK cable industry today. The five talks, available for download from Tratos’ YouTube channel look at a number of key cable industry topics and discussion points […]
Tratos – the ‘Company to Watch’ in 2016
Tratos has once again received the “Company to Watch” award from CERVED, the leading information and statistics source in Italy and one of Europe’s major rating agencies. The award recognises organisations which stand out within their sector for their economic and financial performance. Winners are also judged on their commitment and dedication to the rules and ethics […]
ACI highlights issue of golden samples
Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) believes the practice of testing golden samples and ignoring the value of third party approval and independent testing risks flooding the market with substandard cable. The ACI understands that not only are some manufacturers producing golden samples* to meet specifications and standards and in some instances to obtain a third party […]
Tidal testing for Tratos with Scotrenewables
Cabling technology expert Tratos has supplied tidal energy R&D Company Scotrenewables with a bespoke cable solution for its SR2000 2MW tidal turbine testing programme at the European Marine Energy Centre, Orkney. A follow up to trials on its previous prototype, the SR250 250kW, three years ago, the cable system integrates existing power and communications technologies into […]
Tratos Innovation Academy opened
Tratos is delighted to announce the opening of the “Tratos Innovation Academy”, attended by the Mayor of Knowsley, the Mayor of Pieve Santo Stefano in Italy, and the President of Tratos Cavi. During the event, several key authorities were in attendance; including representatives from the Regional Growth Fund, the Chrysalis Fund, the Liverpool Enterprise Fund, […]
Eight years continuous running for Tratos’ cables in Euromax
Cable manufacturer Tratos is marking eight years continuous running of its ground-breaking high-speed medium-voltage reeling cables at Euromax in Rotterdam, Holland, when the average lifetime of equivalent type of products you can find on the market is 2 years. The cables were installed in what was at the time, one of the fastest automated rail […]