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VIDEO: Staff Spotlight Featuring Martin Jewkes-Yale
In the latest episode of our Staff Spotlight series Design Engineer Martin Jewkes-Yale stepped in front of the camera to tell us about his role at Pressure Tech. [CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL VIDEO] Martin reveals what it’s like to be part of our close-knit engineering design team where he actively helps to develop new solutions and designs. His tasks vary from day to day and his work also ties in with other departments, especially sales and manufacturing. We also get to find out what he gets up to away from work and an introduction to Titus, his cheeky short-haired Chihuahua, a much loved character in the Pressure Tech office.

Jordon Returns to ULEMCo & Talks RAF Tow Tractors!
Imagine taking an old RAF tow tractor with a Ford V6 petrol engine and re-working it to produce a zero emission vehicle! Thanks to innovate UK project 'ZeHyDA', hydrogen solutions expert, ULEMCo, made this a reality by converting the tractor's petrol engine to run on hydrogen, and used it in a series hybrid drivetrain for a fast refuelling solution. Showcasing the flexibility and feasibility of hydrogen in different applications and across different sectors, Pressure Tech's Jordon Cullen returns to ULEMCo for more insights into their latest R & D projects from Head of Application Engineering, Chris Games! CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Lots of Expos On the Horizon!
We have a flurry of exhibitions coming up over the next few months around the world. Many of our resellers will be representing Pressure Tech Ltd at the listed exhibitions below: 10-12th Sept: PG Flowteknik Scandinavia ApS at AUTOMATIK in Brøndby, Denmark. 11-13th Sept: RTI at HYDROGEN EXPO 2024 in Piacenza, Italy. Jordon Cullen will be on the stand for the opening day. 23-26th Sept: FLUTROL at Rio Oil & Gas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 25-27th Sept: ENE Petro Services Sdn Bhd at Oil & Gas Asia 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mark Burrell, Walter Koh and Brandon Thang will also be representing Pressure Tech with ENE. 8-9th Oct: HPS Solutions GmbH - Fachkompetenz in der Fluid- & Gastechnologie at hy-fcell — International Expo and Conference 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. 12-15th Oct: Haldatec Pty Ltd at the APGA Convention & Exhibition in Adelaide, South Australia. 23-24th Oct: HPS Solutions at HYDROGEN EXPO in Hamburg, Germany. Pressure Tech will be exhibiting alongside HPS on joint stand 1J5 in Hall 1. Sandro Schopf, Lemar Wright and Jordon Cullen are planning some interactive activities on the stand! 4-6th Nov: MLT (Beijing) Instrumentation Technologies at the 17th Analytical Instrument Application Exhibition in Hangzhou, China. Walter Koh will also be in attendance. 4-7th Nov: MONILEK Oilfield Enterprises at ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Welcome to Our New BDM for India!
Pressure Tech welcomes Shanmuga Sundaram to the team as Business Development Manager — India. Having gained considerable experience working for GCE India over the last 13 years, Shanmuga brings a highly successful background in helping to deliver innovative and practical solutions. Shanmuga said, "I am looking forward to the challenge of expanding Pressure Tech’s brand across India and building on my considerable experience in working with many companies and leading international organisations." Shanmuga lives and works from Bangalore, is married and has one son. In his spare time, he follows his passion for football. He plays and coaches his local football team and has had great success in the last few seasons. Steve Yorke-Robinson commented, "Shanmuga brings an enormous amount of valuable experience to his new position as BDM for India, and he will play a key role supporting Pressure Tech’s expansion strategies throughout the region. "Having known Shanmuga for over 12 years, and having seen the previous work he has done supporting the growth for GCE in India, his addition to the Pressure Tech team is an excellent opportunity to build on his knowledge and respect in the market" Welcome on board Shanmuga from all of us at Pressure Tech.

Paul Thompson: Happy Retirement
We’d like to wish Paul Thompson a wonderful and happy retirement. Paul, our Technical Buyer officially relinquished his duties here at Pressure Tech yesterday, when we all made a decent job of devouring his celebration cake and prosecco! Thank you, Paul, for all your superb efforts and hard work in your time here at Pressure Tech. We know you’re leaving us in a good pair of hands with Abi Scott who’s taken over your role here. Good luck to you both! Picture: Paul Thompson with Managing Director, Steve Yorke-Robinson

Reseller Coverage in Canada!
We are delighted to announce A R Thomson Group Inc. as our new authorised reseller in Canada. A R Thomson Group Inc. have been at the forefront of the Canadian industrial sector since its inception in 1967. With decades of experience, the company has evolved to cater to a diverse range of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemical, alternative fuels, pulp and paper, mining, municipal and the emerging markets, with their commitment to offering cost effective solutions and unwavering customer satisfaction. Mark Matson commented, "AR Thomson Group Inc. is very proud to announce our partnership with Pressure Tech Ltd, a global manufacturer of high-quality ISO-9000 certified pressure regulators. ARTGI will now supply and service the Canadian market with a wide range of liquid and gas regulators for standard applications as well as the most demanding service involving high flow and Ultra-high pressures. "Our customers tell us they need a high-quality regulator line with reliable delivery and a breadth of product to handle their full range of flow and pressure requirements. Our partnership with Pressure Tech allows ARTGI to meet these demands and further support our customers critical operations." Pressure Tech's Sales Manager, Mark Burrell added: "We place great value in the part our resellers play in helping us build our brand across the globe, and this new partnership with A R Thomson supports our ambitions. "Everyone here at Pressure Tech is looking forward and excited to be working with ARTGI."

VIDEO: HEA's 2024 Annual Hydrogen Conference Preview
We are packed and ready to go to the Hydrogen Energy Association’s annual conference taking place on Thursday, 23rd May at the QEII Centre, Westminster, London. Both Jordon Cullen our H2 expert, and sales engineer David Cross will be on stand 8 and look forward to meeting up with old contacts and new from across the hydrogen value chain. Check out this short event preview with Jordon Cullen our H2 expert.

ISO 9001 Reaccreditation
Quality is such an integral part of our business that the recent ISO 9001 reaccreditation was a great opportunity to test our quality systems during the audit last week. The process was headed by our Quality Manager, Liz Rowarth, but also involved input from members across the Pressure Tech Ltd team. Some were involved with the preparation of procedures which form an essential part of our quality system, and others were asked to liaise with the auditor on the day of the audit itself. It is with immense pride that we can now officially announce our reaccreditation! Pressure Tech’s owner and MD, Steven Yorke-Robinson, commented: "The results from the recent Quality Audit are testament to the focus the whole team at Pressure Tech Ltd has on providing service to our customers at the highest level. As Liz approaches her one year service at Pressure Tech and with this being her first full audit in the role of Quality Manager, the positive feedback from the DNV auditor exemplifies how well she has quickly understood the challenges of manufacturing over 11,000 regulators per year whilst maintaining quality control throughout the process. "I was travelling on business in India at the time of the audit but knew that Liz, with support from Keith O'Pray who has been with us in various positions over the past fifteen years, was well prepared to ensure any questions raised by the auditor were thoroughly covered. "Thanks to Liz, Keith, and the whole team for completing the audit and passing with flying colours." USEFUL LINKS ISO 9001 Certificate

Reseller Coverage in Egypt!
We are pleased to announce an extension to our global authorised reseller coverage in Egypt following an updated agreement with RTI, who currently represent Pressure Tech Ltd in Italy. Up until now, customers based in Egypt were serviced from our headquarters in the UK, so this marks a really positive next step in establishing a domestic contact in this region. Claudio Fossati, CEO of RTI SpA added: "After RTI's partnership with WADICO ENGINEERING SERVICES CO, an important local company for industrial and oil & gas market supplies, it was appropriate to consolidate and expand the important activity already carried out in the Egyptian territory by adding the range of Pressure Tech products and taking advantage of the many opportunities in this region. We recognise the quality, innovation and professionalism associated with Pressure Tech, and are proud of this new partnership". Pressure Tech’s Lemar Wright commented: "It is with great pleasure to announce the extended partnership between Pressure Tech and RTI, offering customers in Egypt in-country support for our portfolio of products. Wadico has long been established as a dependable and professional technical service provider to the Egyptian oil and gas industry, so I have every confidence this will no doubt be a great fit and addition to our line-up of reseller partners."

European Hydrogen Energy Conference 2024
Jordon Cullen spent time at the European Hydrogen Energy Conference (EHEC) 2024 this week with our Authorised Reseller for Spain, Arcamo. The event offered another opportunity to get our hydrogen range in front of a captive audience on Arcamo's stand! Jordon: "It’s been fantastic to join Arcamo at the EHEC in Bilbao, Spain, a country with ambitious hydrogen strategies to reduce 25% of industrial emissions by 2030 using hydrogen. We’ve had a lot of visitors to the stand with a range of different hydrogen projects from production, storage & distribution, and mobility uses, all who have left with a solution offered by the Arcamo product range, featuring Pressure Tech’s hydrogen regulators".

Hyvolution 2024!
Lemar Wright and Jordon Cullen were joined on the Pressure Tech stand by our Authorised Reseller for France, Denouette Distribution, including Celine Denouette, Alexandre Hauville and Guillaume Tabouelle. The exhibition took place on the 30th January until the 1st February. We had lots of interest in our RF1034 hydrogen refuelling regulator, our normally open and normally closed valves, plus our brand new H875 for hydrogen vehicles! What's more, we had the pleasure of welcoming our Spanish and Italian authorised resellers to our stand, Arcamo Controls and RTI.

VIDEO: Let's Talk CV414: Part 1
Pressure Tech's Lemar Wright and Kelvin Idehen talk about our CV414 cylinder valve. Listen to them discuss: * What's the purpose of the CV414? * How to repressurise the gas cylinder? * How to prevent over pressurisation? * What factors were considered during the design process? * What tests were conducted for TPED? Click here to watch the video.

Canadian (Ontario) Registration Number
We have now added CRN approval for our LF, MF, RF and BP series pressure regulators in the province of Ontario! The Canadian Registration Number (CRN) is a unique number issued by each province or territory in Canada by an authorised authority for any boiler, pressure vessel or fitting that operates at a pressure greater than 1 barg (15 psig). The approval process required our Engineering team to submit full design calculations for all pressure containing parts in accordance with ASME B31.3. This means we now have CRNs for both Alberta and Ontario!

Latest Investment at Pressure Tech!
At the end of June there was lots of activity in the Pressure Tech Ltd machine shop with the arrival of our latest investment! The first part of the mammoth task was to temporarily move outside three of our existing machines and a bar feed to make a path for our new Doosan SMX 2100 series machine. Once the new machine was in, the original machines were then put back in place and connected up. Why did we opt for the SMX 2100? This machine really packs a punch with tool to tool changes in 1.8 seconds, and chip to chip changes in 7.8 seconds. Tools can be loaded into its carousel even if the machine is still running to reduce downtime between set-ups, and worn tooling can be replaced without having to stop the machine. The key advantage of the SMX is its ability to efficiently handle large batch runs, which is critical for us as we look to match our output inline with our record-breaking order intake. The SMX's barfeed accommodates up to 2.1 meter length bar, with the ability to load 6+ 2.1 meter bar lengths for lights-out operations... which we plan on doing lots of!

Bolted Flange Modular Concept
At the recent Pressure Tech Reseller Conference, our Design Engineer, Martin Jewkes-Yale, hosted a session detailing the advantages of using our new bolted flange concept. Martin explained the concept is based on three standard modular designs to cover up to class 4500, and created to accommodate any of our pressure regulators. Utilising a common bolting feature, design time is significantly reduced by simply changing the flanged end to meet the requirements of standards including ASME 16.5, API, DIN and Grayloc. Removing the requirement for subcontract welding (as required for welded flange connections) also reduces the lead time, whilst it is faster to produce GA drawings and STEP files for customers as the majority of design work has already been completed. Have a question? Contact us on sales@pressure-tech.com or call +44 (0)1457 899 307.

API 17F, New Bolted Flange, Shortened Lead Times, New Investments and More
Read all about our latest news and developments in the Pressure Tech newsletter - including API 17F approval on our SS690 subsea regulator, new bolted flange design, shortened lead times, new investments and more! LINK: Click here.

Dates and Times for the Christmas Period
Although it seems a little early to be mentioning the 'C' word, we wanted to give you advanced notification of our annual Christmas shutdown and stock-take. Last orders will be despatched on Thursday 22nd December and we close for the Christmas period at 1pm on Friday 23rd December. The team will be back on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 from 8:30am, but we will be conducting our stock-take during the first week back so won't start delivering orders again until Monday 9th January 2023.

New Authorised Distributor in West USA
Exciting news... we have added Silpac as our Authorised Distributor for the western US market! Silpac are based in California, USA, and are headed up by Vice President of Sales, Mark Thornberry. Silpac is a leading manufacturer and distributor of top-quality solutions for high purity gas delivery systems and industrial gas handling equipment. Pressure Tech’s Sales Manager, Mark Burrell, commented: "I am pleased to welcome Mark and the SilPac team on board as our Authorised Distributor covering the western United States. The early discussions give me high confidence that this partnership will become a very successful one over the coming months and years, and everyone at Pressure Tech is excited by the opportunities it will deliver for both companies." Mark Thornberry added: "We are very excited to announce our new partnership with Pressure Tech. We feel strongly that this will provide SilPac and our customers a product line in industries that in the past we may not have had the diversity to offer a viable solution. "The Pressure Tech product line is capable of high pressure and high flow capabilities, and this will allow SilPac to address the aerospace, hydrogen, gas delivery systems, gas recovery applications, and other emerging market places. "With our offices in Santa Clara (California), Austin (Texas) and soon in the Phoenix (Arizona) area, this new partnership allows us to provide service and solutions to the western United States with UHP and industrial gas equipment delivery systems. "SilPac is a service and solutions company with very strong technical knowledge, so the fact that Pressure Tech is also a service and solutions manufacturer, makes for a great partnership!"

DIT Indian Hydrogen Event
The Department for International Trade (DIT) recently hosted a delegation from India, who were visiting the Midlands to discuss opportunities in India for Hydrogen. Around 25 leading Indian companies were in attendance at Keele University, and we were honored to be invited. Our Technical Sales Engineer, Lemar Wright, represented Pressure Tech Ltd at the event with a product overview of our hydrogen range. Thanks to the DIT for inviting us, and we hope everyone in attendance found the whole event really beneficial!

New Economical HYD690 Hydraulic Regulator
Customers with wellhead logic and control systems, valve test rigs and liquid sampling applications may be interested to hear we have introduced an economical alternative to our popular HYD691 hydraulic pressure regulator. We've taken our HYD691 and stripped back all of the options, allowing us to reduce costs and pass on the savings to our customers in the form of our HYD690 hydraulic regulator! Our HYD690 features: * Max. Inlet/Outlet: 690 bar (10,000 psi) * Cv 0.06 * 316 Stainless Steel Body Material * Self-Venting * 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" NPT Connections * No Gauge Ports Click here for more information.

See Us At Hannover Messe 2022
In just over 3 weeks, Pressure Tech Ltd's Steven Yorke-Robinson and Jack Samways will be making the journey over to Germany to prepare for the start of the 2022 HANNOVER MESSE exhibition! They will be taking with them our range of hydrogen pressure regulators so you will be able to see first hand the quality of our products. Our stand is positioned next to the Technical Forum so, if you are also attending Hannover Messe, stop by and have a chat with Steve and Jack to tell them about your application. Steve will also be hosting a presentation at the Technical Forum on Tuesday 31st May at 12:30pm. See you there!

New Authorised Reseller in Colombia
It is our pleasure to welcome aboard our newest Authorised Reseller, Tech Pro Services! Tech Pro are based in Columbia and are headed up by Commercial Manager, Edgar Urdaneta, and Technical Manager, Neomar Bastidas. They focus on providing the very best service to their customers, and work on the principle that 'the good service of today is the sale of tomorrow'. Pressure Tech's Sales Manager, Mark Burrell, commented: "Despite not having met them in person due to travel restrictions, we have already had the pleasure of getting to know Edgar and Neomar via Microsoft Teams. I am very excited by their enthusiasm to promote and sell our product in Columbia. Tech Pro have a fantastic portfolio of vendors that will compliment our range. I look forward to a very prosperous relationship for both partners in the coming months and years, and seeing the Pressure Tech brand being given more exposure globally".

Dave Cross Joins Our Sales Team
Last week we welcomed Pressure Tech Ltd's newest member of the Sales team, Dave Cross. Dave joins Pressure Tech in the role of Internal Sales Engineer and brings with him over 30 years' experience from across the Oil and Gas industry. *********************************************************** Welcome aboard, we look forward to working with you! *********************************************************** If you want to get in touch with Dave, drop him an email at dave.cross@pressure-tech.com.

Happy New Year!
Wishing all of our customers, partners and suppliers a Happy New Year! May it be a happy, healthy and prosperous year for us all. Not even half way into the first month of the year and we have already completed our annual stock take, which means one thing... we are all systems go again for shipping orders out of the door!! Please bear with us whilst we catch up, but rest assured that we are doing everything we can to do this as fast as possible.

Pressure Tech Visits the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre
Last week Pressure Tech's H2 Business Development Manager, Jack Samways, and Senior Design Engineer, Karol Wolniewicz, met with senior researchers from the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre. With state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist equipment, the Centre works collaboratively with local businesses to help them take advantage of commercial opportunities which require product development specifically for the fuel cell market. Over the past few years, Pressure Tech has successfully launched the LW351 regulator for drone and lightweight applications, two-stage LW-TS414 for the Shell Eco Marathon competition, LW438 for material handling applications and, most recently, our EC79 certified AUTO438 for hydrogen powered buses and trucks. We have lots more in the pipeline, so this connection with the team at the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre is one we are looking forward to developing. Thank you to Professor Peter Kelly and Justyna Kulczyk-Malecka for your hospitality, and for taking the time to show us the fantastic facilities, expertise and opportunities open to us!

We're Hiring: Accounts & Admin Assistant
Looking for a new role? We're hiring! Are you (or do you know someone who is) looking for an exciting new challenge in a growing small business? We might just have the perfect role! We are looking for a full-time Accounts & Admin Assistant with bookkeeping experience and excellent attention to detail. This is a brand new role within Pressure Tech Ltd, which will work closely with our Company Accountant and Sales & Purchasing Coordinator. ************************************************************** Take a look at the DETAILS HERE or APPLY HERE by emailing across your CV. **************************************************************

Introducing Sam Walland!
For those customers who have not yet spoken to him, we would like to introduce you to our newest Sales Engineer, Sam Walland, who started at Pressure Tech in March 2021. Sam’s experience within the oil and gas industry saw him complete a Sales Engineer apprenticeship whilst studying Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, before progressing on to the role of Instrumentation Sales Engineer where he sold commodity valves. He studied for a Materials Technology certificate at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (part of the University of Sheffield) and then moved on to become an Aftermarket Sales Engineer for a UK valve company. Outside of work, Sam enjoys getting outside with his partner (or ‘better half’, as Sam refers to her!) and walking his German Shepherd. If you require a quote or help determining which pressure regulator is required for your application, please get in touch with Sam by email (sam.walland@pressure-tech.com) or by calling the Pressure Tech office on +44 (0)1457 899 307.

ENE Petro: Malaysian Authorised Reseller
It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of ENE Petro Services as our Authorised Reseller for Malaysia! Walter Koh, our Sales Manager for SE Asia and China, commented on the appointment: "Pressure Tech Ltd and I are very pleased to welcome ENE Petro onboard as part of our continuous efforts to expand our reach into South East Asia. Combining the high quality of the Pressure Tech product range with the extensive experience and network of ENE Petro, we are very confident about our future success in the Malaysian market. We are also delighted to announce our approval with Petronas. With the support of Pressure Tech, we would like to take this opportunity to send our best wishes to Hafiz and his team in ENE Petro."

Department for International Trade Case Study
MAINTAINING THE PRESSURE ON SUCCESS IN NORWAY Glossop based Pressure Tech discuss securing major projects in Norway and the ongoing support they receive from the Department for International Trade (DIT). Glossop based Pressure Tech manufactures high-quality ISO-9001 accredited pressure regulators traditionally used in the oil and gas sector on critical high-pressure control systems such as wellhead control panels, gas analyser systems and hyperbaric diving systems. Over the past two or three years their product range has expanded to include pressure regulators for hydrogen fuel cell applications such as passenger and commercial vehicles, drones, bikes, and material handling applications such as forklift trucks. Their customer base is worldwide, supported by a growing global network of Authorised Resellers, with a particularly strong network throughout Europe. For the past two years their Norwegian reseller has been the strongest performing European reseller account, securing some major projects through a combination of product and industry knowledge, network of contacts and customer service. Managing director, Steve Yorke-Robinson explains: "Norway is absolutely a market of interest to us. Several of the world’s leading OEMs for Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs), Intervention Workover Control Systems (IWOCs) and Chemical Injection Systems are located in Norway, and these applications are key targets for our hydraulic pressure regulators in particular. In addition, Norway is a leader in subsea technology, so we expect the demand for our subsea pressure regulators to increase over the coming years and decades." The drive for renewable energy sources is also one that is gathering pace in most European countries, and the company see no reason why Norway would not be part of that. They will be looking to identify further prospects in the hydrogen fuel cell market to continue developing their share of that sector via their expanding H2 product portfolio. Steve has welcomed the support he receives from the Department of International Trade (DIT). "Kathryn Borg, our International Trade Adviser (ITA), has been very supportive and provides regular updates on any export opportunities or support available to increase our export business. Having worked with Kathryn over many years, she understands our products and the markets we are targeting, which allows her to forward any specific areas of interest and make the relevant introductions." The company were keen to see a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in place. "Having a FTA in place with our customers is important for a number of reasons, namely; to allow quicker movement of goods; minimise the amount of administration costs and paperwork, and ultimately to ensure our pricing remains competitive in a globalised market place. With over 30% of our business being within the EU, it is important to Pressure Tech and our customers that a FTA is in place to maintain our growth objectives." Pressure Tech have typically achieved year-on-year sales growth of around 10% and are looking to push beyond this growth in the current financial year. Of total sales, approximately 70% of the business is export, and of that figure, roughly 20% is to Norwegian accounts. Click here to visit DIT web page.

MP Robert Largan Visits Pressure Tech
Last week, it was our pleasure to welcome local Member of Parliament, Robert Largan, to Pressure Tech Ltd to discuss the opportunities and challenges we are encountering following a 50% increase in sales order entry levels this year. We have been located in the High Peak, Robert’s constituency, for 15 years and have expanded into industrial units on the same estate throughout this period. With such rapid growth and major expansion planned over the coming months, I took the opportunity to highlight the difficulties in finding suitable property due to lack of development of industrial facilities in the local area. With a long overdue bypass around Glossop expected to improve traffic congestion in the next 3 years, and house building continuing to develop at a fast rate, the lack of commercial property needs to be addressed to help support local employers with their expansion plans, and to ultimately employ more local residents. I also took the opportunity to tell Robert about our success in the Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell market, with a recent order secured for 2000 pressure regulators being exported to a key customer in the USA.

April 2021: Our Best Order Intake...Ever!
We are only two weeks into April, and it is proving to be a very busy month for us here at Pressure Tech Ltd... Last week we secured an order for 2,000 regulators which, alongside other orders placed, means April will already be our best order intake month in our 20-year history! ?? Thank you to our customers and resellers for placing your business with us, we really appreciate your continued trust and loyalty ??

Pressure Tech Customer Recommendation
We take pride in everything we do here at Pressure Tech Ltd, and always try to go the extra mile for our customers. That's why it's great to hear an existing customer recommend us to a new customer! Thanks Lewis Blount from Flowstar Ltd, it means a lot!

ACS310 Auto-Changeover Systems Delivered to De Groot Instruments
We recently delivered 7 of our ACS310 Auto-Changeover Systems to De Groot Instruments, our Authorised Reseller in the Netherlands. The ACS310 incorporates our LF310 pressure regulator and is fully assembled in-house by our Assembly team. LINK: Pressure Tech ACS310 Auto-Changeover System

Happy Chinese New Year
The team at Pressure Tech would like to wish our friends, colleagues, customers and partners a very Happy Chinese New Year - welcome to the year of the Ox! Xin Nian Kuai Le!

Syntex Energy: Thai Authorised Reseller
It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Syntex Energy CO., LTD. as our Authorised Reseller for Thailand! Walter Koh, our Sales Manager for SE Asia and China, commented on the appointment: "Syntex Energy has proven its strength and tenacity in Thailand since 2006, serving major customers and establishing a firm reputation as a reliable partner to their customers in the Petrochemical, and Oil & Gas industries. With the leadership of Managing Director Mr Bamrung Pinthong and the support of his dynamic team, we will be able to provide high quality UK-made pressure regulators and extend our first-class services to the Thai market. Together we have every confidence of achieving new heights in the Kingdom of Thailand."

COVID-19 Update: Fully Operational and COVID-Safe
After the recent introduction of tougher government-imposed restrictions in the UK to tackle COVID-19, Pressure Tech office staff will now be mostly working from home over the forthcoming weeks/months. Our manufacturing facility, meanwhile, will remain fully operational and working within COVID-safe procedures. We will keep our customers updated as we navigate through the constantly evolving nature of COVID-19. Should you have any questions, please call us on +44 (0)1457 899 307 or email sales@pressure-tech.com.

See Our Updated Company Brochure
We've been busy updating our Company Brochure with new products and content for our Diving, Subsea and Hydrogen Fuel Cell sections. Our product range continues to grow as we design and develop new and innovative solutions to suit customer applications. Don't forget, our experienced Technical Sales team is available to answer your product selection questions and to help you select the perfect regulator for your application - send them an email or phone +44 (0)1457 899 307. ************************************ CLICK HERE to view ************************************

Introducing Our New Sales Manager
We are excited to introduce our new Sales Manager, Mark Burrell! After a busy few months here at Pressure Tech and record order intake last month, we have now expanded and further strengthened our Sales team with the appointment of experienced Sales Manager, Mark Burrell. With this latest addition, we now have the largest Sales team in our 20-year history! Mark heads-up our internal and external Sales teams, and is responsible for coordinating our sales activities as we look to continue pursuing our global growth strategy through 2020 and beyond.

Pressure Tech Talks to H2 View Magazine
Our very own Business Development Manager for the H2FC market, Iulian Maciuca, features in the latest issue of H2 View magazine in a special "Take 5" interview. Iulian reveals more about the EC79 testing phase for our AUTO438 regulator, our CV414 self-closing cylinder valve and introduces our new lightweight, two-stage LW-TS414 regulator. LINKS: Iulian's Interview with H2 View: READ on page 52 Our New Advert in H2 View: VIEW on page 11

Pressure Tech's COVID-19 Statement
In response to COVID-19, and in addition to our pre-existing Business Continuity plan, we have released a statement to demonstrate the measures Pressure Tech has taken to date to protect our employees, customer, partners and suppliers during this difficult time. LINK: To view Pressure Tech's Coronavirus Statement, click here.

Pressure Tech Feature in H2 View Magazine
The latest edition of H2 View magazine landed in the Pressure Tech office this morning and it was great to see our latest advert on page 11 and an editorial on pages 74 and 75 discussing our history and future plans for the H2 fuel cell market. Iulian Maciuca, our H2 market specialist, will be pleased to see his photo making a couple of appearances in this second issue!

We're Exhibiting at H2 + FC ASIA!
Not long to go now until the start of H2 + FC ASIA! From 23rd to 26th October, our Hydrogen-market specialist, Iulian Maciuca, will be on the Pressure Tech stand (E3-3 in Hall N2) with product samples to show you and technical literature to take away. Whilst we are a regular feature at H2 + FC Europe in Hannover, this is the first time the exhibition has taken place in China so we are looking forward to showcasing our range of Hydrogen fuel cell regulators to new potential customers!

Investment in new CNC machine confirms exceptional ROI
Training was provided to some of our team this week on a new CNC machine installed by Citizen at the start of September. Initial parts made on the machine were made in 2mins 30 secs...a saving of nearly 6 mins over the previous machining process! The £250k investment in a Twin Spindle, Twin Turret CNC machine confirms our intent to maintain short lead times and control more of our production internally within Pressure Tech to ensure our customers receive the best service levels as our business continues to expand.

Pressure Tech Exhibit at Climate Change Solutions' Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Showcase
On Thursday 18th July 2019, our Technical Sales Engineer, Lemar Wright, represented Pressure Tech on our stand at Climate Change Solutions' Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Showcase event, hosted by the University of Birmingham. Lemar continued spreading the good word about the strides we are making in the Hydrogen Fuel Cell market, and met with key players in the market to discuss future collaboration.

Eco-Runner Team Delft Reveal Shell Eco-Marathon Vehicle
On the 15th May 2019, the Eco-Runner Team Delft revealed their Shell Eco-Marathon entry vehicle; the Eco-Runner 9. As a sponsor of the team, it was great to see the Pressure Tech logo at the heart of the design! Not long until the big race itself next month!

Pressure Tech Success at H2+FC Europe 2019
Pressure Tech MD, Steve Yorke-Robinson, and Technical Sales Engineer, Lemar Wright, recently returned from a very busy and successful Hannover Messe 2019 exhibition! We spent the week talking to existing and prospective customers about our expanding range of pressure regulators for the hydrogen fuel cell market - including the LW351, AUTO438, AUTO875 and RF1034. There was a lot of interest in our products and we're now working our way through getting back in touch with our new contacts. It's a good job we like being busy! If you didn't get chance to talk to us during the show, please drop an email to sales@pressure-tech.com or call +44 (0)1457 899 307 - we're here to help!

View Our Hydrogen Pressure Regulators Online!
As we continue expanding our Hydrogen Fuel Cell pressure regulator range, we have now added a new section on our website with full details. From ultra-compact and lightweight regulators (down to 200g) to onboard vehicle regulators and high-pressure refuelling solutions with fast fill times, our unique features include double o-rings, no wetted threads, and convenient access points for future servicing requirements. Our portfolio ensures we cover a wide range of applications in a rapidly expanding market. Click HERE to view our range of Hydrogen pressure regulators.

From 200g to 200kg!
No job too small, and no job too big! In the past 12 months, Pressure Tech have developed a 200 gram pressure regulator for use on H2 fuel cell UAV drones and a 200 kilogram flanged back pressure regulator for a desalination plant in the USA, which exemplifies our ability to work closely with our customers and provide exact products to meet their needs. None of this would be possible without our excellent team of people with their creative ideas and solutions to resolve a whole range of applications thrown at them on a weekly basis.

Pressure Tech: Seat Hardness Testing Video
With a highly polished, 'glass-like' finish, the ceramic seat lasts up to 5x longer than alternative materials and offers a positive shut off. We have put together a short video to highlight the hardness qualities of the ceramic seat compared to 316 SS and PEEK™. Click here to view video.

Pressure Tech Success at H2FC 2018
Last month we had the pleasure of exhibiting at a very successful H2FC in Hannover. It was our second successive year exhibiting at the show and we have already reserved our place for the 2019 event! We took the opportunity to showcase our range of regulators for Hydrogen fuel cell applications including UAV drones, vehicles and vehicle refueling. We had lots of interest in our products and had the pleasure to speak to a wide range of contacts including some of the world's biggest car manufacturers who are continuing to expand into the hydrogen fuel cell market. LINKS Hydrogen fuel cell regulators: Click here

Our Seasonal Opening Hours
We would like to make you aware of our seasonal opening hours: CLOSE: Friday 22nd December 2017 RE-OPEN: Tuesday 2nd January 2018 May we take this opportunity to thank you for your business in 2017 and wish you a prosperous 2018!

Welcome Aboard to Arcamo Controls!
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Arcamo Controls as our Authorised Reseller for Spain this month. The agreement was officially confirmed at the recent Expoquimia 2017 exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, where our Pressure Tech regulators were on display in Arcamo's impressive booth. Arcamo have over 30 years’ experience in the sector after previously representing a competitor’s product range for the past 15 years. They also have a wide portfolio of complimentary products that allow them to supply their customers with an extensive range of high quality valves and instrumentation products. Pressure Tech Managing Director, Steve Yorke-Robinson, commented: "We look forward to working with Arcamo Controls’ Sales Manager, Sandra Vidal, and her team, and developing business to our mutual benefit over the coming years. We have already secured several orders through Sandra, and have a lot of interest in a number of areas after working together at Expoquimia. I am extremely optimistic about building our relationship and supporting Arcamo's activities throughout Spain."

Pressure Tech Newsletter (September July 2017)
It's been a busy time over the past few weeks here at Pressure Tech, and it's set to get even busier as we head towards the end of the year with our attendance now confirmed for Adipec in Abu Dhabi in November. Click here to read the latest Pressure Tech newsletter.

Pressure Tech Flanged LF-311 Features in Latest BVAA Valve User Magazine
The Autumn issue of BVAA's Valve User magazine has recently landed in the Pressure Tech office and we were pleased to see our specially adapted ANSI-flanged LF-311 NACE regulator getting some great coverage! Developed for use on sour gas installations for Saudi Aramco, it is the perfect solution for aggressive and high temperature applications. LINKS View article on the BVAA Valve User website here. Take a look at the Pressure Tech LF-311 here.

Pressure Tech Newsletter (July 2017)
New product innovations, new datasheets, team updates and more! Click here to read all about the recent goings-on at Pressure Tech.

Welcome Aboard to Winston Wainwright, Our New Business Development Manager
Bringing a wealth of experience from the oil and gas markets across Europe and the Middle East regions, Pressure Tech is delighted to welcome aboard Winston Wainwright in the capacity of Business Development Manager. This new role will focus on further developing our activities in the Middle East market, utilising Winston’s extensive knowledge and contacts to continue building our network of ‘Authorised Resellers’ and key accounts for mutual success. We are confident that Winston will prove a valuable asset to the company and strong addition to the team, ensuring we continue to promote the ever-expanding Pressure Tech brand and range of pressure regulator solutions. If you would like discuss your next project with Winston, telephone +44 (0)1457 899 307 or email winston@pressure-tech.com.

Quotes & Orders direct from Pressure Tech's easy-to-use website
Pressure Tech is "Leaning into the Future" with our new Business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce facility, providing a way for our customers to generate quotations quickly and ultimately place orders easily for the core range of our standard pressure regulators. Having invested in a comprehensive e-commerce website, to provide customer access to a secure self-serve portal with account, order and history details, Pressure Tech's robust e-commerce site can display a wealth of product information and pricing based on customer log in credentials. So, what do customers GAIN from Pressure Tech's e-commerce service? GLOBAL Pressure Techs customer stretch from America to Australia and anywhere in between. Many need immediate responses to price and availability on products required for projects or more critical plant shut downs. We're all aware that "time is money" and customers require support that puts them ahead of their competitors. Offering an e-commerce site means that customers have access to Pressure Tech 24-7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world. Registered customers also have the pricing readily available in the choice of GBP, Euros, or USD to avoid any uncertainty with exchange rate variations. ACCESSIBILITY Although we welcome interaction with our Sales Representatives, they are not always available when our customers require a quick response to pricing or information. With the ability to find product information, pricing, and transfer funds online via a secure Worldpay transaction facility, customers have peace of mind in their financial dealings with Pressure Tech. Pre-approved customers with existing accounts can also order product using their standard 30 day credit facilities. INFORMATION Pressure Tech's customers can download product details from our online product catalogue, datasheets and Operating & Service Manuals. All information is provided so that our customers find it easy to purchase products with information. Work has also started on video presentations on how to service products in the field, making it far easier to follow step by step instructions following our experts in this field who build the products on a daily basis. NIMBLE Selecting product and creating the correct part numbers based on specification requirements eliminates scrolling through endless lists of incomprehensible part numbers. Customers can click through intuitive navigation by using drop down boxes to immediately narrow down their product search to build their regulator to specific requirements without having to search through numerous part number options. The unique ability to select the porting configurations, with additional inlet/outlet gauge ports and numerous orientations, makes it simple to generate the correct part number without having to cross reference the manufacturers datasheets. Customers using our website have commented "this is exactly what we've been waiting for" and "the ordering process is so easy to use". We hope you find similar success in using our new e-commerce website and please tell us how you find using our online B2B facility.

Happy New Year from Pressure Tech!
Pressure Tech would like to thank all of their customers for your business in 2015. It has been a pleasure helping you reach your goals! Highlights of the year were Pressure Tech's birthday in October, celebrating 15 year’s in operation, the live launch of our e-commerce website, allowing customers to easily generate their own quotes and order products directly on line, and the installation of our new Clean Room facility. We're hoping 2016 will be another successful year for everyone and bring us more wonderful opportunities to work together. Happy New Year!

Pressure Tech Installs new ISO8 Clean Room
Pressure Tech is constantly looking at new ways to respond to our customer's high expectations. We have many customers who require specialised services, in particular those who work in the commercial subsea diving sector and medical hyperbaric chambers. These organisations need specific cleaning services to ensure contaminants are avoided and eliminated where equipment is used in oxygen rich environments. As such, Pressure Tech has invested in a four stage solvent degreasing system to ensure parts are cleaned within the guidelines of ASTM G93. The cleaning process and subsequent assembly of products are all performed in our newly installed ISO8 clean room to ensure ultimate cleanliness levels are achieved. As specialists in the production of high quality equipment within the commercial diving sector, we understand the importance of providing a clean room environment, which is certified to a low level of pollutants. Many of our customers require specific cleaning processes for equipment such as valves and regulators, particularly where high levels of Oxygen are present. The understanding of oxygen's reactivity has led to strict regulations regarding the cleanliness of equipment used in an oxygen service. Although Oxygen is not flammable itself, it supports combustion. The higher the oxygen content and/or pressure in a system, the more vigorous the potential combustion, so care must be taken to ensure equipment is free from contaminants such as hydrocarbon oils and greases, which oxidise with the Oxygen and can cause the source of ignition. ASTM G93 is an industry recognised practice that provides a "selection of methods and apparatus for the cleaning of materials and equipment intended for service in oxygen enriched environments". Whilst Trichloroethylene was always recognised as the most effective means of cleaning parts to this standard, the health and environmental issues associated with "Trike" have led to the development on new alternative solvents such as Novec™ 71DE. Parts are cleaned initially by immersing in the 71DE solvent at boiling point before being transferred to a further immersion in an ultrasonic tank and a final drying process in the vapour phase, ensuring all parts are cleaned and dry prior to use on Oxygen service. In addition to cleaning our own parts, Pressure Tech are able to offer a subcontract cleaning service to all our customers who require cleaning of parts for use on Oxygen service. Please contact us today to use our cleaning and clean room facilities at a competitive rate - info@pressure-tech.com.

Patented High Flow Regulators Launched
Pressure Tech are pleased to release details of a unique range of high flow pressure regulators that fit within the internal diameter of the pipework and provide excellent pressure reduction control on pipelines over 4" diameter. The patented design involves five components, of which only one is dynamic, and the overall size is typically 50% lighter than other typical pressure regulator designs. The outlet pressure setpoint is controlled by an external pilot regulator which ensures typical droop effects are minimised under high flow conditions. Sizes range from Cv 63 for the 4" and Cv 260 for 8"