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Young Poets Shine at Rotherham Poetry Showcase
On Wednesday, 26th February, AESSEAL hosted a remarkable poetry showcase celebrating the creativity and talents of young poets from local schools.
Factory for the Future Shortlisted for RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2025
AESSEAL is proud to announce that its Factory for the Future has been shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence in architectural design.
Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience
Christian Pulman, Head of Procurement, AESSEAL plc, is driving data-led strategies to optimise inventory and adapt to global challenges, ensuring seamless operations and regulatory compliance.
A Year of Innovation and Impact
2024 was a remarkable year for AESSEAL, marked by achievements in excellence and sustainability. Highlights include features in The Times, the launch of the Factory for the Future, and the launch of System Sentry and Ecoguard, enhancing reliability and environmental responsibility.
Inspiring Future Engineers at North Star Science School
On Wednesday, 20th November 2024, North Star STEAM workshops welcomed over 500 young people to Gulliver’s Valley in Rotherham, sponsored by AESSEAL for the fifth consecutive year.
EasyClean cuts water usage at French milk plant
Installation of the EasyClean™ water management system helped French milk production company to improve its hygiene standards and reduce water usage.
New System Could Eliminate Flaring and Venting from Oil and Gas Fields
A ground-breaking technology aimed at addressing flaring and venting in oil and gas fields has been launched by UK-based AESSEAL, in partnership with Torishima (Glasgow, UK)
AESSEAL first in Australia with BREEAM certification
AESSEAL Australia has announced that its headquarters building in Brisbane has been certified under the BREEAM sustainability scheme - the first building in Australia to receive such a certification.
AES Engineering global expansion continues with acquisition of PSS Seal LLC in USA
AES Engineering Ltd, increases its reliability services and product offering in North America by acquiring a controlling stake in the global marine propulsion shaft sealing company (PSS Seal LLC).
The True Meaning of Sustainability
In a recent interview with The Manufacturer, AES Engineering Ltd. Group Managing Director Chris Rea, delved into what it truly means to be sustainable. It’s not enough for us to embrace change alone; true success lies in bringing our customers along on this critical journey.
AESSEAL partners with The Poetry Society
AESSEAL has launched a school poetry competition in collaboration with The Poetry Society, focused on inspiring young people to envision a sustainable future. The initiative, aimed at engaging students between the ages of 5 to 25, will involve schools across Rotherham and the surrounding areas.
AESSEAL product eliminates serious health hazard
Leakage of product from a faulty pump was causing problems for a petrochemical company in the south of Spain.
Three years beyond Net Zero
AES Engineering Ltd group went beyond Net Zero in 2023 for the third year running with a positive environmental impact over this period equivalent to a forest of 15 million trees
Sustainable Development of the Year
The AESSEAL Factory for the Future has been voted Sustainable Development of the Year at the South Yorkshire Property Awards.
EasyClean the answer to excessive water use
Unacceptably high water consumption was a concern for a confectionery company in northern France.
We Have a Heart
Our mission is clear. To stop the world from burning while keeping the wheels of industry turning. Join us in caring for the heart of industry and the planet.
Visible support for children's hospice
AESSEAL is proud to join for a second year with Rotherham United FC as a Diamond Partner in helping support and publicise Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice
AESSEAL Donates £8,500 to local School for Tree Walk Project
AESSEAL gives back to the local community with a donation of 8,500 to Redscope Primary School in Rotherham.
We have a heart
At AESSEAL, we believe in the synergy of human and machine to build, learn, and sustain the heart of industry. Our commitment goes beyond keeping machines running, it's about preserving our planet for future generations.
Safety and reliability with AESSEAL heavy duty seal
A mining company in Australia was facing persistent problems from seal failures on one of its slurry pumps.
AESSEAL Sponsors Get Up To Speed with STEM for 7th Year, Empowering Future Innovators
In the commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers, AESSEAL proudly sponsors the 2024 Get Up To Speed with STEM (GUTS) event for the seventh consecutive year.
AESSEAL cuts water usage by 75 percent at US company
A US mining company was concerned that its large end suction pumps were using excessive amounts of water.
Sweet solution for sugar producer
The installation of the AESSEAL EasyClean seal support system has led to major savings for a UK sugar company.
UK engineering breakthrough could prevent flaring and venting from oil and gas fields
A UK engineering breakthrough could solve the problem of flaring and venting from oil and gas fields and help clean up energy production.
Net Zero Champion 2023
The managing director and founder of AES Engineering and AESSEAL, Chris Rea, was voted as Net Zero Champion in the first ever Engineering and Manufacturing Awards at a special ceremony in London.
2,000 reasons for success
The AES Engineering Ltd group, including AESSEAL and AVT Reliability, has taken on its 2,000th employee worldwide, as its global expansion continues.
Hospice Praises Diamond Sponsorship
Rotherham Hospice says that a partnership with local businesses including AESSEAL, putting the charity's name on Rotherham United FC team strips, has had a "huge impact"
AESSEAL launches key Japanese Partnership
The AES Engineering Group Ltd has established a strategic partnership in Japan, joining forces with Torishima Japan Co., Ltd. as part of the Group's ongoing global growth strategy.
AESSEAL Celebrates Support for the Master Cutler’s Challenge 2023
AESSEAL® are thrilled to announce spectacular success in supporting the Master Cutler’s Challenge 2023 for the eighth year. The team have raised an incredible £3,879.20 for the Wentworth Woodhouse Charity.
AESSEAL Dragon Awards 2023
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of AESSEAL’s Dragon Awards presented by Managing Director Chris Rea at Rotherham.
AESSEAL launches key Chilean Partnership with ALTE Industrial S.A.
The AES Engineering Group Ltd has established a strategic partnership in Chile, joining forces with ALTE Industrial S.A. as part of the Group's ongoing global growth strategy.
Seal Technology Training
This 9 minute training video explains how better selection can lead to improved reliability and HUGE water-savings.
Carbon capture for all?
Technology designed by the University of Sheffield to make carbon capture more accessible and affordable.
Chris Rea Video Diary Box Set
The AES Engineering Group has committed to invest £29 million on environmental projects between January 1st 2021 and April 1st 2029. The following videos are part of the commitment to report on the progress.
Global Headquarters Tree Walk
In parallel with a ‘factory for the future’ plan at the AESSEAL Global Headquarters in Rotherham, England. AESSEAL is developing ‘Tree Walk’ as an educational and public information resource.
Global Headquarters Hedgehog Conservation
To help preserve the species, AESSEAL has invested in conservation effort, welcoming 25 hedgehogs at the Global Headquarters in Rotherham.
How To Save 50,000mmBTU
Do you realise that with a relatively modest investment you can improve the efficiency of your evaporators, and save $600,000 in energy costs?
Now how did that happen?
AESSEAL is proud to be a “Diamond Partner” supporting Rotherham United FC’s decision to put Rotherham Hospice on its championship shirts for the 2023/2024 season.
AESSEAL celebrates supplier sustainability
DMG MORI and Kite Packing win inaugural supplier sustainability awards. DMG MORI and Kite Packing win inaugural supplier sustainability awards.
Striving for Sustainability
AESSEAL is delighted to have been singled out by ADM, one of the world's largest nutrition companies, for our contribution to their sustainability in their 2023 Supplier Recognition Day.
AESSEAL a winner in two categories at the 2023 Pump Industry Awards
AESSEAL was named the winner both in Contributions to Skills & Training, and Environmental Contribution of the Year
An Around the World Update: AES Engineering Group Environmental Projects
The past year has seen significant developments in the number of AESSEAL environmental projects, with £11 million and counting spent as part of the AES Engineering Group ‘29 by 29’ investment pledge.
AESSEAL picks up two prestigious High Sheriff Awards
Recognized as a Regional Apprentice Champion, and for Supporting Employment Opportunities for Women in Engineering and Manufacturing, AESSEAL is proud to support the employment of apprentices within South Yorkshire. In addition, we are very proud to drive opportunities for Women in Engineering.
AESSEAL system eliminates danger of hydrogen sulfide release
A system installed at a US refinery has helped to eliminate a risk to personnel caused by the periodic release of hydrogen sulfide
BSI Promotes AES's Net Zero journey
The globally-recognised standards body, BSI, has published a case study of AES Engineering / AESSEAL’s journey to achieve Net Zero on all scopes.
Here comes the sun – in Tarragona
As part the AES Engineering Group pledge to invest £29 million by 2029, a project to fit solar panels has been completed at our premises in Tarragona, Spain.
AESSEAL helps students get up to STEAM at North Star
Around 650 young people enjoyed an “out of this world” experience at the North Star STEAM workshops sponsored AESSEAL for the third year running.
Exterminate II - SA joins the group drive to eliminate waste
AESSEAL South Africa gets behind the AES Engineering group campaign to reduce unnecessary packaging and plastic waste and finds it is also exterminating some costs!
Presentation of Queen’s Award at AESSEAL
The Rotherham-based engineering company AESSEAL plc was this week presented with the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development 2022.
New Lieutenancy Fund brings AESSEAL charitable giving in S. Yorkshire to £2.3 million
The new £500,000 Lieutenancy Fund adds to the £1.8 million already committed by AESSEAL plc to support charities in South Yorkshire.
AESSEAL Dragon Awards 2022
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the AESSEAL Dragon Awards. Managing Director Chris Rea presented the awards at Rotherham and via video conference on Tuesday 27th September.
Wins for AES Engineering in sustainability awards
AES Engineering has been recognised in multiple categories of the South Yorkshire Sustainability Awards.
Solar panel investment saves more than £600k annually
AESSEAL, the founder of Betterworld, say with energy prices now soaring, they are about to benefit to the value of £636,500 a year from inspiration and best practice sharing from Betterworld member, Gripple Ltd.
New approach for slurry pumps reduces water usage by 95%
A copper mining company in central Africa was encountering problems of excessive water usage
Stacking up for the environment
AESSEAL believes that a new plan to recycle wooden pallets has all-round benefits for the company, a key supplier and the environment.
AESSEAL system eases cost pressures for African company
A mining company in Namibia was experiencing persistently low pressure in its gland service water system. This was causing excessive wear on the shaft sleeves.
Improved reliability for new process
A refinery in Canada were commissioning a new lipids coprocessing initiative where renewable feedstock is injected into the cracker.
Reliability upgrade reduces water consumption
Kraft pulp mills with recovery boilers have multiple effect evaporators and concentrators to reheat and remove water from the returning Weak Black Liquor from the cooking process.
Silver award in Defence ERS
AESSEAL has been granted the Silver award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for its support of defence and the armed forces community.
Learning to help in South Africa
As a successful business with a strong social conscience, the AES Engineering group, including AESSEAL, supports a number of philanthropic projects in various parts of the world. We focus here on South Africa and the work of the AES Charitable Trust which supports literacy in junior schools.
New BHAG for new era
To become the leading global reliability business, delivering solutions to help industry save water, energy, cut pollution and create a better world.
“Smartphone” initiative for Rotherham’s asylum-seekers
AESSEAL is partnering with the Mears Foundation to help asylum-seekers, temporarily housed in Rotherham, to communicate with their families and support groups.
Record £20 million March for AES Engineering
AES Engineering Ltd turnover topped £20 million for the first time in March 2022, pushing organic growth in Q1, 2022 to over 16%.
AESSEAL receives Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development
AESSEAL has received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the sustainable development category.
Verified: Beyond Net Zero
Audited figures show that AES Engineering’s net impact on the planet in reducing carbon emissions in 2021 was equivalent to the CO2 absorbed by 18 million trees.
Exterminate! What we are doing about non-recyclable packaging and plastics
AESSEAL and the AES Engineering Group are targeting non-recyclable packaging and plastics. And unlike the early Daleks we know how to take steps.
World Water Day: Spotlight on sustainable sealing in pulp and paper
AESSEAL sealing & water management systems save an estimated 25 billion US gallons of water annually, a minority of industry is using this available technology.
Pulp and Paper Sustainable Sealing
Reliability solutions designed to make the pulp and paper production process safe, profitable and sustainable, with a reduced carbon footprint.
The future starts here
Construction is under way on AESSEAL’s ‘Factory of the Future’ at Mill Close in a project bringing the company’s total investment in Rotherham to £61 million ($80 million).
Road to Net Zero ‘paved in … plastic’?
The use of 36 tonnes of ‘M8’ plastic road surfacing material for AESSEAL’s Factory for the Future has saved the equivalent of 40,000 single-use plastic bags from going to landfill and has offset 279kg of CO2.
Eliminating over 61 million gallons of water from 26 evaporator pumps
Evaporator steam use reduced by 103,000klbs a year by eliminating over 61 million gallons of water from 26 evaporator pumps
AESSEAL branding to remain up in New York lights until 2027
AESSEAL has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Rotherham United FC to continue as the club’s Stadium Naming Rights Partner for a further five years.
Betting on batteries for greener power
AES Engineering Group has placed a £1.3m ($1.8 million) order to reduce emissions at our Rockford US headquarters, AESSEAL Inc
It’s a Net Zero goal, for Rotherham United FC
Rotherham United FC takes a step towards a zero carbon with two Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at the AESSEAL New York Stadium
Green investment for AES India
AES India has placed an order worth £530,000 ($720,000) for advanced battery storage.
Back to AESSEAL's future with Forbes magazine
The leading US business magazine, Forbes, showcases an exclusive interview with AES Engineering MD Chris Rea
The roof is not the limit
The solar panels on the roof of AESSEAL’s Mill Close factory in Rotherham are just one of the more visible results of the group’s pledge to spend £29 million by 2029 on environmentally friendly investments.
AES Engineering Ltd’s global reach strengthened by acquisition of JAtech Services Canada
Leading Canadian asset condition monitoring specialist JAtech Services has become part of the AVT Reliability Group following its acquisition by Rotherham-based AES Engineering Ltd.
Massive water savings with improved reliability
A Bio Products manufacturer was concerned about the water used by the sealing systems at one of its manufacturing facility in the USA.
Specialist paper producer saves almost 6.4 million litres of water per year
The main purpose of refining in the pulp and paper industry is to improve the strength and density of the paper produced.
COP26 and the chances of a Better World
As opinions circulate about the achievements, or lack of them, coming from the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, it is hard to remain optimistic.
Ava speaks out for a Better World
AESSEAL’s marketing coordinator, Ava Jones, represented the Betterworld.Solutions project at the cop26 event.
Trees: the best carbon sequestration ‘technology’?
Do current standards discourage business investments in trees and tree-planting?
AESSEAL plc Donates £25,000 to The Standing Tall Foundation
The Standing Tall Foundation offers vital support for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people in our society.
Tell the Truth and Save the Planet
On the eve of the UN Climate Change Conference, MD Chris Rea puts the case for truthfulness and ethical behaviour in business.
Sheffield’s Clean Air Plan
The council reports that air pollution, caused primarily by diesel vehicles but also other modes of transport, contributes to 500 deaths a year within the city
What can £29 million by 2029 buy for the planet?
MD Chris Rea sums up how the Group's £29 million by 2029 investment pledge will be spent.
The Supply Chain's Climate Challenge
MD Chris Rea looks at the challenge of persuading suppliers to cut their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Tackling Supply and Value Chain Emissions
MD Chris Rea looks at what businesses can do to help by considering their supply and value chains and the all important Scope 3 emissions.
The economics and benefits of solar energy
MD Chris Rea shares the initial findings in line with the company’s promise to show environmental leadership
Business Masters in Sustainability
The award-winning run continues for AESSEAL as the Business Masters 2021 Sustainability Award is presented at a ceremony in Leeds. The Company and its owner are committed to operating ethically and sustainably.
Group to go Net Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions this year?
AES Engineering MD Chris Rea is predicting Net Zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the global group in 2021 as a result of latest developments in the company’s £29 million by 2029 investment pledge.
Power resilience and a reduction in carbon footprint. What’s not to like about battery arrays?
In the second video diary of AES Engineering’s £29 million by 2029 campaign, MD Chris Rea announced that AESSEAL had placed an order for a battery array storing up to 1.2MW. You may be asking why and what are the benefits of this?
Director Achieves Best Northern Finance Director of a Global Company
Claire Dickinson, Group Finance Director at AES Engineering Ltd. based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire has been awarded the Best Northern Finance Director of a Global Company Award at Northern Finance Director Awards
Solar panels go up at Mill Close
AES Engineering‘s commitment to investing £29 million in environmentally friendly projects by 2029 becomes even more visible.
‘£29 million by 2029’ investment pledge on the eve of Climate Conference
The company plans to invest in, among other things solar panels, battery storage and other energy-saving measures, as well as investigating a wide-range of other measures including tree planting.
Over 20 million litres of water saved in 5 years for just 2 pumps
A latex producer in South Africa was consuming a large quantity of water in API Plan 54 seal support systems (quench to drain) in 2 pumps.
AESSEAL wins Sustainable - Ethical Manufacturer Award
AESSEAL has been recognised for its commitment to mitigating climate change, winning the Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer Award in the prestigious Made in Yorkshire Awards.
Eighth RoSPA Gold award for AESSEAL
AESSEAL has been recognised as a world leader in health and safety with its eighth consecutive RoSPA Gold Award.
Dual Seal Upgrade saves over 17 million litres of water
A major sugar manufacturer at one of its alcohol manufacturing sites were looking to reduce the amount of water consumed on 19 critical pumps at one of its sites in South Africa.
AESSEAL plc goes beyond Net Zero
Separate evaluations were carried out on Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions in the company’s value chain such as business travel, and on the emissions avoided by the installation of one of the company’s leading edge environmental systems.
Counterproductive flush water in an evaporator pump leads to big savings
During an energy audit at a Canadian pulp and paper plant, AESSEAL identified 15 packed evaporator area pumps that needed upgrading to mechanical seals.
Get Up to Speed the Virtual Experience
AESSEAL rallies students to combat global warming. Sustainability will be key message at Get Up to Speed the Virtual Experience.
AESSEAL plc has donated £400,000 to Laptops for Kids
Enough funding to supply connectivity to every disadvantaged child in South Yorkshire and kickstart the campaign in its home town of Rotherham.
AESSEAL announces shift to electric vehicle fleet
AESSEAL has invested £250,000 to introduce electric vehicles at its Rotherham headquarters.
AESSEAL plc achieves net zero UK CO2 emissions
Launches global campaign to help industry combat climate change
Catalogue of issues lead to failures on power station valves
A South African power station were experiencing regular outages leading to expensive downtime along with poor emission control and high energy losses.
80 million litres of water per year to be saved at Mexican mine
The Grupo Mexico Caridad mine in Mexico was experiencing lengthy downtimes and using high volumes of water for lubricating pump packing.
Working together to support customers and keep colleagues safe
As the lockdown eases in the coming weeks, we will continue to work hard to restore operations to pre-lockdown levels
EEF Manufacturers Organisation Award
AESSEAL has won regional recognition at this year’s prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.
AESSEAL named Business of Trust Champion in national awards
AESSEAL has had its commitment to responsible business practices honoured in the national Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards at a ceremony held in the Mansion House in London on the 25th September 2018.
Water Savings Guide
This paper explains the problems associated with packing, how double mechanical seals with seal support systems solve these problems
Pupil safety profits from AESSEAL support
Budding young business leaders at South Yorkshire’s Laughton Junior and Infant School have notched up more than £750 in profits so far to help fund a ‘lollipop person’ outside their school.
Paper producer saves more than one million Dollars per year
A leading North American producer of Pulp and Paper recognise the importance of operating their business in a sustainable way.
Huge cost savings and improved reliability with gland packing upgrade
A mean time between failure (MTBF) of just 2 months meant that costs at over $135,000 AUD for pump maintenance were unacceptably high.
Improving reliability, increasing efficiency
A leading refinery in the UK was having trouble with seal leakage from existing carbon box technology on their 150#, 600# steam turbines.
Prestigious health and safety and environmental management award
AESSEAL® was one of 14 organisations worldwide which were successful in winning the ‘double’, both the Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour.
Reducing Energy Usage and Improving Reliability
Suiker Unie were using packing to seal juice circulation pumps at their Dinteloord sugar refinery.
Mondi Meets Sustainability Targets
AESSEAL water management systems cutting water usage at the plant by more than 60,000 kilolitres per month.
The AESSEAL New York Stadium
AESSEAL is pleased to announce an agreement with Rotherham United to become the Club’s first ever stadium naming rights partner.
Upgrading from packing reduces water usage and operating costs
Packed pumps were using 18 million litres of water a year
Replacing lip seals reduces cost, improves reliability and saves the environment
A soda ash mine in the USA was using lip seals
Upgrade eliminates environmental impact and delivers a 833% MTBF improvement
A mining operation in Australia eliminated water leakage to the environment
Saving water, the environment and our customers money
A chemical manufacturer in the UK was using 2,000 cubic meters of water per year in an API Plan 54 system on a reflux pump, at an annual cost of around £1,700.
A $30,000 yearly saving for Australian copper mine
Upgrading gland packing to heavy duty slurry seals on a filter press feed pump leads to a $30,000 yearly saving.
Saving water, energy and money for a food manufacturer
16 pumps, with a quench to drain seal support system.
Accreditation for AESSEAL’s No-Compromise Ethics
In a strong endorsement of the group’s uncompromising ethics – AESSEAL South Africa have recently been accredited by Trace International for their commitment to the fight against bribery and corruption.
AESSEAL Ireland celebrate two decades of success
The AESSEAL Ireland team hosted two free Reliability Focused Engineering Evenings in Cork and Dublin, as a big thank you to their customers.
