Commercial Vehicle Project

Rotec have been contracted to supply hose kits for a UK company manufacturing specialist surface coating removal vehicles, helping them streamline their operations as well as making them safer and more traceable, providing specialist support.

During phase one, all hoses were replaced on a variety of vehicle types, fitting them with the first hose kit in preparation for standardised hose kit supply. This allows the company to order their hose kits from Rotec, instead of manufacturing them in house.

All Rotec hoses are supplied with pressure test certification and can be traced throughout the Parker network using PTS system. Rotec also moved away from the previously used BSP fittings, choosing metric fittings which are more readily available throughout the world and provide a better seal. 

 

Date: 21/08/2019

Author: Sarka Humpolcova

40 Years of Rotec

Since 1979, Rotec have been a source of expertise and support for local industry, manufacturers and producers. The company has grown substantially, from those humble beginnings from old butcher’s shop supplying a wide range of hydraulic hose & connector products, to a leading specialist provider of pneumatic and electronic components & systems, serving a wide variety of organisations operating across the public and private sectors across the UK.

Rotec’s history has been characterised by steady growth, expansion, and a series of accreditations, ranging from ISO9001, to specialised nuclear and MOD certifications such as Achilles UVDB. 

Rotec operates from 4 locations across the South West: Taunton (HQ), Stroud, Plymouth and Rotec’s sister company in Wimborne – Ram Reman, specialising in hydraulic cylinders.

 The company is managed day to day by Paul Prouse (Managing Director) with Andrew Rimes (Technical Director), Richard Renfree (Engineering Director) and Richard Lang (Sales Director).

The company delivers solutions to clients problems including a complete design, build and installation service for hydraulic, electronic/computer/PLC integration and pneumatic systems.

The engineering company has worked with a number of high profile clients from the following sectors: 

  • Aerospace
  • Utilities
  • Defence
  • Marine

 Rotec continues to be ambitious, and hopes to remain one of the companies that form the backbone of the South West’s Hydraulic Industry.

 Date: 6/8/19

Author: Sarka Humpolcova

 

5 years of sponsoring the Somerset Cricket Club

SCCC win the RLODC 2019

In 2014, we started our Somerset County Cricket Club sponsorship journey with branded rain covers. 

Little did we know, that on the day, we forged a relationship that would last half a decade (and counting) and bring us so much joy over the 5 years. We have watched the players and the club grow and transform, emerging victorious in this year’s Royal London One Day Cup. 

 It has been an incredible journey so far and we look forward to supporting the team for years to come.

Seawork Marine Exhibition 2019

Rotec Hydraulics and our sister company Ram Reman Ltd will now traditionally be exhibiting at Seawork, the largest European commercial marine exhibition. Join us on our Stand (PB123).

When: 11th – 13th June 2019 

0930 – 1730 Tuesday 11 June 2019
0930 – 1730 Wednesday 12 June 2019
0930 – 1700 Thursday 13 June 2019

Where:

Mayflower Park venue in Southampton, SO14 2AQ, United Kingdom.

Visit: Stand PB123

Click Here to Register

For more information visit https://www.seawork.com/

 

Specialised training for our engineers

We have received the latest certification and passport cards for engineers whom have carried out training week commencing 25/03.

At Rotec, we believe the work we do is only as good as the people who do it. Maintaining high standards and safe work practices is paramount, which is why we invest into high quality training for all of our engineers. A number of them attended courses in March, designed specifically for the Fluid Power industry by The British Fluid Power Association (BFPA):

The engineers have now been supplied with the certification and updated engineer passport cards.

TRAINING PASSPORT SCHEME FROM THE BFPA

“This new initiative developed by the BFPA aims to help you keep an easily accessible record of the BFPA training you have achieved. You will be able to show these training passport cards to employers and customers to confirm qualifications and they will act as a reminder for when individual training courses need to be renewed.”

You can read more about Engineer Passports on the BFPA website.

Date: 15/04/2019

Author: Sarka Humpolcova