Schaeffler and the ABT Sportsline Team Win the Inaugural Formula E Eprix in Beijing
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ISSUE 12 - Oct 2014 Schaeffler and the ABT Sportsline team win the inaugural Formula E ePrix in Beijing 8 10 13 21 IN THIS ISSUE... Schaeffler unveils Custom bearings Large size, high Condition monitoring Compact 48V help maximise performance tapered brings big savings for electric drive gas recovery roller bearings Spanish wind farm COVER STORY YOUNG ENGINEER Matthew receives the FORMULA E VICTORY IN BEIJING WINS NATIONAL PRIZE award from engineer SEE PAGES 16 AND 17 and TV presenter Kate Bellingham (left) and WITH PHONE CHARGER Karen Preston from FOR CYCLISTS sponsor Schaeffler UK. RICHARD HALL PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT NEWS MATTHEW HUNTER, FORMERLY A STUDENT AT CHIPPING SODBURY INDUSTRIAL AND DEPUTY MANAGING SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL IN BRISTOL HAS WON THE DIRECTOR AT SCHAEFFLER UK YOUNG ENGINEERS’ DUKE OF YORK AWARD (ROSE BOWL) AND £1,000 PRIZE MONEY FOR ‘CREATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY’. ichard effectively takes over and Automotive Sales divisions. He has We have an industry leading product Kate Hartigan’s President a BEng (Hons) Degree in Manufacturing portfolio of rolling bearings, plain Industrial responsibilities Engineering and Business Studies from bearings and linear systems, backed up atthew received the Award core of Matthew’s A-Level Engineering the regional [West Midlands] Big Bang R at The Big Bang UK Young and Technology (ET) Project. Fair awards, which I ended up winning. following her retirement in Coventry University and an MBA from with a wide range of condition 2013. Richard, who held the position Warwick Business School. In his new monitoring and maintenance solutions. M Scientists & Engineers Fair Renishaw also helped to manufacture This meant I could progress to the of Vice President Automotive at role as President Industrial UK & Ireland, Based on a solid foundation of at the NEC, Birmingham in a product prototype. National Big Bang finals at the NEC Schaeffler UK from 2007 to 2013, Richard will report to Mr. Uwe Hartmann, technological leadership and strong March. Matthew’s winning device, the and benefit from the Young Engineers’ Cygen is designed to charge a mobile “I completed the ET Project at school mentoring scheme,” says Matthew. is now also promoted to Deputy Senior Vice President Industrial Sales customer relationships, we have a real and then decided to enter the project in Managing Director, Schaeffler (UK) Ltd. Europe, Middle East and Africa. opportunity to take the Industrial Division phone while cycling, without the cyclist having to worry about the phone Rod Edwards, Chief Executive of the further in both our growing Industrial Young Engineers charity, says: “I was Richard joined Schaeffler in 1995 and Richard Hall commented: “I am Aftermarket business and also a number battery going flat, resulting in loss of has managed sales, marketing, really excited to be taking on the satnav capability and the risk of then delighted to see Matthew Hunter win this Richard Hall - President Industrial of key OEM sectors.” prestigious award. It was very rewarding to and Deputy Managing Director engineering, customer services and responsibility for Schaeffler’s Industrial getting lost. Schaeffler UK logistics functions in both the Industrial business for the UK and Ireland region. see Matthew show his work to the Duke The core of Matthew’s product is an of York and then go on to be presented axial gap brushless generator with a ring with the Rose Bowl. Young Engineers of magnets attached to the spokes. receives no direct Government funding ALENA USEINOVIC SCHAEFFLER UK RECEIVES The device is designed to be totally and only exists through the generosity of non-contact, which means that there is donors and sponsors like Renishaw and APPOINTED VICE 2013 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR no residual drag when the phone is not Schaeffler. Last year over 20,000 young charging. Matthew first came up with people received hands-on practical PRESIDENT AUTOMOTIVE AWARD FROM IADA the idea while studying for his A Levels. engineering experience from Young During his work placement at Renishaw, Engineers in schools and clubs around ALENA USEINOVIC HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS SCHAEFFLER (UK) LTD HAS RECEIVED THE 2013 ‘SUPPLIER Matthew was able to part-develop the the country, and none of this would be VICE PRESIDENT AUTOMOTIVE AT SCHAEFFLER OF THE YEAR AWARD’ FROM IADA, THE INDEPENDENT Cygen device. This device became the Matthew and HRH the Duke of York possible without this financial support.” UK, TAKING OVER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTOR ALLIANCE. THE ANNUAL AWARD IS FROM RICHARD HALL. VOTED FOR BY IADA MEMBERS AND IS BASED ON CUSTOMER SERVICE, RELIABILITY, QUALITY AND RANGE OF PRODUCTS, In the last 10 years, Alena has held various sales and business DELIVERY AND OVERALL BUSINESS PERFORMANCE. SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION development roles for a world-leading automotive Tier One supplier. Based in both Germany and the UK, Alena gained OF UK ENGINEERING TALENT valuable experience by working closely with customers such Richard Hall, President Industrial for the UK & Ireland and Deputy as Ford, BMW, GM and Mercedes. Alena has a Degree in SCHAEFFLER UK WAS ANNOUNCED AS ‘BEST COMPANY’ IN THE PATHWAY TO International Business Management from Cardiff University. Managing Director at Schaeffler UK, received the award on behalf of his APPRENTICESHIP (PTA) AWARDS 2013, IN RECOGNITION OF THE COMPANY’S Alena commented: “Moving to team. He commented: “To receive the ONGOING SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO THE PROGRAMME. Schaeffler is a very exciting career Best Supplier award from IADA for move for me. The company has a the second consecutive year is a orking in partnership with SEMTA play a major part in meeting this need.” strong pedigree and excellent tremendous achievement. The award and Further Education Colleges, the Established in 1955, the Schaeffler plant in reputation in the automotive market, recognises the commitment and W Welsh Government introduced the Llanelli manufactures high precision engine as well as being a prolific developer enthusiasm of all our staff in PtA programme in 2009. The scheme components for the automotive market. The Left to right: Bill Peaper, National Manager Wales, of innovative products. Schaeffler supporting the successful growth of is a chance for young people to learn skills and plant currently employs 260 people and is an is continuously developing new SEMTA; Neil Walters, Production Support Manager, the IADA members. We will continue gain vital work experience, while giving autonomous subsidiary of Schaeffler. Schaeffler UK; Paul Byard, National Director, EEF Wales. lightweight, lower friction, more to work hard and build on our employers an in-depth look at potential entrants energy-efficient components and excellent relationship with IADA.” to their industry. Adrian Roberts, Director of Human Resources at The awards recognise the hard work of the systems for vehicle transmissions. Schaeffler UK added: “As a company, we have apprentices, companies and colleges in This is helping to reduce the weight James Gibson, IADA Marketing The PtA Awards, which are organised by SEMTA, always recognised that a continuous flow of new delivering this quality programme. of the vehicle, improve fuel Director, who presented the award to are part of the annual Engineering Employers engineering apprentices into the business is critical All engineering colleges across Wales are consumption and minimise CO2 Richard Hall stated: “All the staff at Federation (EEF) Future Manufacturing Awards. to the ongoing success of our manufacturing emissions in order to help OEMs Schaeffler UK thoroughly deserve this Neil Walters, Production Support Manager at plant in Llanelli. Taking on apprentices each year involved in nominations for the Best Company meet ever-tighter European award, as they have once again shown Schaeffler UK, received the Best Company enables us to continually develop the pool of and Best Learner awards categories. These vehicle emissions targets. Alena Useinovic extremely high levels of commitment to James Gibson, IADA Marketing Director, (left) Award on behalf of the company. He talent and skills that we have here. Developing nominations include supporting evidence of why IADA and its members by providing the and Richard Hall - President Industrial and commented: “Pathway to Apprenticeships is a strong links with our local college, Coleg Sir Gar, the companies and learners [apprentices] have “Innovation and collaborative working with vehicle Deputy Managing Director Schaeffler UK very best levels of service and support fantastic scheme and we are therefore delighted has played a significant part in this successful been nominated. The nominations are then manufacturers is critical and with the UK automotive sector in all areas.” to have won the Best Company Award this year. programme, giving selected youngsters a real judged and shortlisted to three finalists per showing very positive signs of growth, I look forward to helping across 50 branches throughout the As a manufacturer of automotive engine taste of manufacturing.” category, who are then invited to the awards Schaeffler UK further develop its automotive business with both IADA was formed in 1998 by a select UK. Key to the success of IADA is components, Schaeffler UK has always ceremony. Schaeffler UK’s production plant in existing and new customers,” she added. group of independent distributors, with providing locally available stocks and recognised the importance of investing in its Bill Peaper, National Manager - Wales at SEMTA Llanelli is now recognised as one of the leading the aim of becoming a nationally expert technical support. In addition, lights in Wales in terms of the models and Richard Hall commented: “I am really proud of the UK people. It is essential that we have a highly commented: “The Pathway to Apprenticeship networked supplier of MRO supply IADA is working hard to gain new techniques it uses to train apprentices.” Automotive team and the business that we have developed over skilled workforce, and apprentice programmes programme has been running since 2009. solutions. The organisation looks for national supply contracts for MRO the past six years.