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OFTEC Inspections and How IPU Can Support

November 30^th, 2022 in News

OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) inspections are integral to ensuring your fuel storage site is compliant and protected from financial loss and reputational damage. OFTEC promotes high professional standards for technicians and businesses working in the industry and ensures systems are performing well. It also makes sure that it complies with relevant Building Regulations and manufacturer’s installation requirements. Every site storing diesel needs an annual OFTEC inspection. The industry association governs the inspection and certification of fuel pipework, storage, and pumping systems. Having regular OFTEC inspections leaves nothing to chance and helps to verify that all…

IPU Exhibiting at Data Centres Ireland!

November 15^th, 2022 in News

WE ARE ATTENDING THE DATA CENTRES IRELAND EXHIBITION 2022! Now in its 12th year, the exhibition is Ireland’s largest Data Centre gathering and will be held in one of Europe’s most popular destinations – The RDS, Dublin. Register to attend the show here. On Wednesday and Thursday this week, IPU Group will be at stand 231. And we have built something special for our stand… As well as showcasing our best-selling EKO Fuel Polisher, we have custom-built a Fuel Transfer System. Equipped with two mock fuel tanks, fuel level sensors, a Senquip ORB and an Enovation Display, this impressive demonstration piece will show the capability of our ‘sticky solutions’. Head…

IPU will be closed on Monday 19th Sept for Queen’s Funeral

September 16^th, 2022 in Components, Emissions Solutions, Engine Starting, Fuel Conditioning, News

IPU has been deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty. The Queen has been a pillar of strength, comfort and continuity in our lifetime. This period is a time of great sadness and reflection and we extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family and the entire Commonwealth. We will be honouring the Bank Holiday given to us by The King and closing on Monday 19th September so those who wish to watch her funeral can do so how they see fit. Rest in peace, Ma’am. IPU will reopen as normal on Tuesday 20th September.

IPU Exhibiting at Electric & Power Indonesia!

September 14^th, 2022 in Fuel Conditioning, News

Day 1 of the Electric & Power Indonesia Show has had a great start! We’re exhibiting with our Malaysian distributor Hasilwan Engineering showcasing a range of our essential products ensuring critical power. Come to stand 3134 to see our: Air starter motors and systems – Air starters are a ‘fit and forget’ starting solution for diesel engines up to 150 litres. Available in either ATEX approved pre-engaged or inertia configurations. They can be connected to your existing air supply to save space and cost. Hydraulic starter motors and systems – IPU hydraulic starting systems offer guaranteed reliability, no matter how challenging or unpredictable the environment.…

Vacancy: Trainee Sales and Proposals Engineer

August 31^st, 2022 in News

Area of direct responsibility: Provide technical support at new business stage via technical quotations and through after sales and general warranty. This role covers the full IPU product portfolio and service works where required. Key Responsibilities: • Tendering and bidding for projects globally • Provide technical support and guidance when required either at the prospective customers’ premises or remotely. • Quotation and estimation preparation both technically and commercially • Technical clarification, commercial negotiation with customer • Project kick off and tracking • Successful project handover to Engineering design • Review and analyse customer service…

Vacancy: Workshop Engineer – Temporary Role

August 19^th, 2022 in News

IPU are looking for a Workshop Engineer to build non-electric starting systems of varying design requirements on time and to the highest quality standards.

IPU finalist for Excellence in Tech & Innovation Award!

August 1^st, 2022 in Fuel Conditioning, News

It has been announced that IPU is a finalist for an Excellence in Technology and Innovation Award at the Black Country Chamber Business Awards! We entered the Excellence in Technology and Innovation Award for our EKO Fuel Polisher with Kapture Technology. The EKO with Kapture Technology Fuel Polishing Unit was launched in September 2021 and is already our biggest selling fuel polisher! Designed with our customers in mind, with the genius of our in-house software engineer, the system builds on IPU’s extensive expertise in fuel management and brings together a compact, high-performance fuel polishing unit with an intelligent microprocessor control module. Its huge flexibility,…

Robert Beebee honoured as AMPS Lifetime Member

July 29^th, 2022 in News

The latest AMPS Conference and AGM in London was a day full of inspiring and information-packed presentations, networking and overdue catch-ups – but it also featured one very special moment. Our current Chairman, and ex-Managing Director, Robert Beebee, was honoured as a Lifetime Member of AMPS. Robert was awarded a made-to-measure velvet AMPS blazer to commemorate the moment. We asked Robert how he (and IPU) became associated with AMPS… When I joined IPU in 1980, I had no experience of the genset industry, or anything really! One day, I was sitting in my sales office wondering how to learn about the industry that IPU were selling American Bosch electronic governors and…

Vacancy: Quality Assurance Technician (Part Time – 3 days a week)

July 28^th, 2022 in News

IPU Group is an industrial company specialising in manufacturing and supplying solutions for a number of key markets which include stand-by power generation, oil and gas, industrial and marine engines. Reporting To: People, Communications and Quality Manager Area of direct responsibility: Maintain and improve quality standards across the business through process, products, standards, testing and reviewing data. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for: • Review NCR data and report on findings to line manager • Work with teams to facilitate the creation of standard operating procedures and maintain library • Complete and action relevant parts of the NCR’s and OFI’s •…

IPU joins Armed Forces Covenant

July 20^th, 2022 in News

IPU is thrilled to announce that we have joined the Armed Forces Covenant and have been awarded a Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). Our commitment was signed in front of the entire company at our quarterly meeting. We were joined at IPU by Wing Commander Robert Williams and Graham Whitehouse, Regional Employer Engagement Director, for the signing. Graham Whitehouse said: “I am delighted IPU have joined the Armed Forces Covenant. It’s a fantastic way to recognise current and ex-military personnel both within IPU and beyond into the local community. It is not just a badge to display on a website. It has a huge amount of benefits, including specific…