New ATEX directive for explosive atmospheres set to commence

There are less than two weeks until new ATEX legislation for equipment and systems for use in potentially explosive atmospheres comes into ...

Landlords should act now to meet upcoming energy-efficiency regulations

The latest issue of Modern Building Services featured an article that caught our eye (‘The quick-win response to impending legislation’ – M...

IE3 motors one year on: Have you upgraded yet?

The majority of end users are eschewing IE3 electric motors and still opting to buy IE2 equipment 12 months after new EU MEPS (European Mi...

EC planning stricter electric motor efficiency regulations

The European Commission intends to tighten its energy-efficiency requirements for electric motors and variable-speed drives in order to s...

Do Gibbons stock IE3 electric motors?

The EU MEPS energy-efficiency regulations for electric motors have now been in force for two months, so if you aren’t currently complying ...

What are the ATEX regulations for explosive atmospheres?

Explosions have the potential to cause loss of life, severe injuries and serious damage to property, so designers and manufacturers of rele...

What should I do with my IE2 electric motors?

You may be aware that on 1 January, the latest stage of the EU MEPS electric motor regulations came into effect, meaning 7.5 – 375 kW motor...

IE3 electric motor efficiency rules – what are the exceptions?

T he deadline for compliance with new European electric motor energy efficiency legislation is fast approaching. From 1 January 2015, all ...

ESOS: Have you booked an energy audit yet?

What is ESOS? The EU, as part of its drive to save 20% of primary energy consumption by 2020, has created the Energy Efficiency Directive....