TPT September 2017

T E CHNOLOG Y

Braude (London) acquired by Heatrod Elements

Lubricants for tube bending BBLUBRICANTS produces and manu- factures polymer-based lubricants to meet demands in environmental and clean production. Products are designed for a wide range of metalworking operations, including tube bending, deep drawing, stamping and punching. Performance and cost are factors in the decision between synthetic lubricant and mineral oil. BBLubricants states that a synthetic base can provide performance benefits such as improved energy efficiency, wider operating temperature range, reduced maintenance costs, better reliability and safer operations. A key element when developing synthetic BBLubricants is easy clean-up. Water- based lubricants are easily washable using only warm water. BBLubricants sro – Czech Republic Website: www.bblubricants.cz

companies. Braude have prestige clients and the ability to not only supply products into particularly harsh environments but also the engineering expertise to help design a complete solution. We see these capabilities as a very good strategic fit with our growth in industrial market sectors.” By continually developing and expanding its range of UK- manufactured acid-proof equipment, such as Polaris heaters, Nautilus heat exchangers, Levelmaster and Tankmaster controllers and chemical transfer pumps, Braude is seeking to move with the times. Braude (London) Ltd will continue to run its operations from its premises in the UK.

BRAUDE, based in Sandhurst, UK, has announced its acquisition by Heatrod Elements, a member of the Backer Group and part of NIBE. The Backer Group is a leading company in the design and manufacture of components and solutions for measurement, control and heating. David Snoxhill, general manager of Braude, said: “Joining the Backer Group will give us the influential presence and financial backup of a large group, coupled with access to many products throughout the NIBE group which will enhance the Braude range and allow it to grow further.” Simon Ellam, managing director of Heatrod Elements Ltd, added: “The products and expertise developed by Braude in this specialist area of application was clearly an excellent fit for NIBE and the Backer group of

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