ITS team members were pleased to attend CHEM UK 2026 at the NEC this week. It was great to connect with new faces, support our partners, and explore the latest innovations and technologies shaping the processing industry.

We also had the chance to catch up with our partners at VAK KIMSA, including...

When you’re specifying motors for pumps in hygienic fluid handling, “IE rating” isn’t just a technical detail – it directly affects energy consumption, operating cost, heat generation, and long-term reliability. Understanding the differences between IE1 through IE4 helps you make better decisions for food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical environments where efficiency and consistency matter.

Why efficiency matters in hygienic fluid handling?
In hygienic environments, motor efficiency impacts more than just electricity bills:
• Heat control: Less wasted energy means less heat, helping maintain product quality and reducing cooling demands
• Cleanability: Efficient motors often integrate better with hygienic designs, including washdown-rated housings
• Reliability: Lower thermal stress extends seal life, bearing life, and overall pump performance
• Sustainability: Higher IE ratings contribute to energy reduction targets and compliance goals

When you combine these factors, it becomes clear that selecting the right motor efficiency isn’t just a specification choice; it’s a long-term performance decision.

📖 Read more in the full article to explore IE1 to IE4 differences in detail and how they apply to hygienic pump systems:

At Industrial Trading Solutions Ltd, our dedicated in‑house servicing centre is fully equipped to support your valves and pumps – keeping downtime to a minimum.

Send your equipment directly to us for:

⚙️Fast turnaround

⚙️Detailed investigation and diagnosis

⚙️Professional repair and servicing

Based at our specialist facility in Coleshill, West Midlands, our experienced team ensures your assets are restored efficiently, reliably, and ready for service.

When performance matters and time is critical, trust ITS to keep your operation moving.

🔹Need support with your valves or pumps?

Alfa Laval WideGap are engineered for demanding applications where clogging and fouling can slow production and increase downtime. With wide plate gaps, optimised plate patterns, and smooth port design, fibres and particles pass through more freely – helping maximise uptime and reduce maintenance requirements.

✅ Higher heat recovery than traditional shell-and-tube systems

✅ Ideal for thick, fibrous, viscous, or particle‑laden fluids

✅ Up to 80% lighter and requires as little as 20% of the floor space

✅ Longer service intervals, easy CIP, and lower energy consumption

WideGap doesn’t just reduce blockages – it helps improve heat recovery, lower steam consumption, and reduce operating costs across your process.

= A smart solution for demanding heat transfer applications.

📩Download the WideGap product brochure here: 

When it comes to maintaining Alfa Laval equipment, choosing genuine spares over cheaper alternatives is a smart long‑term decision.

Genuine Alfa Laval parts are engineered to precise specifications, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and hygiene. While non‑genuine alternatives may offer lower upfront costs, they often lead to reduced efficiency, increased wear, and a higher risk of unplanned downtime – costing more over time.

In hygienic and process‑critical industries, genuine spares also protect compliance, product safety, and equipment warranties.

By purchasing directly from ITS, you benefit from guaranteed authentic parts, expert support, and confidence that your equipment will continue to perform as designed.

Short‑term savings can be tempting – but when performance, uptime, and compliance matter, genuine Alfa Laval spares are the safest and most cost‑effective choice.

🔹Keep your operations running at peak performance with genuine Alfa Laval spares from ITS.

Traditionally, hydrostatic level measurement has been the go‑to solution for large liquid tanks.

But with the Anderson‑Negele L3 Neo, that picture has changed.

Thanks to its exceptional accuracy and stability, the L3 Neo delivers reliable level and volume measurement not only in large vessels, but also in smaller process feed tanks –  even with frequent temperature changes.

This expands the use of hydrostatic level measurement to:

All types of liquids

Storage and process tanks

Vertical and horizontal vessels

Setting new standards in hydrostatic level control, the L3 Neo features an ultra‑low temperature drift of just 0.016% per 10 °F — several times better than conventional sensors, which can drift by up to 0.2% per 10 °F.

✅The result?

In dry processing environments, ducting is far more than just a connection between equipment – it plays a critical role in product flow, hygiene, efficiency, and long-term system reliability.

Our latest article explores why hygienic, flow-optimised ducting layouts are essential for handling dry bulk materials and process air, and how solutions from KMH-Kammann Metallbau help reduce build-up, minimise downtime, and improve overall process performance.

From airflow consistency to cleanability and maintenance reduction, the right ducting design can have a major impact across the entire system lifecycle.

As distributors of KMH, ITS works closely with customers to deliver engineered ducting solutions tailored for demanding dry product and air handling applications.

📖Read the full article to learn how intelligent ducting design supports safer, cleaner, and more reliable processing operations:

Consistent quality starts with reliable sampling. 🍺

Servinox Sampling Valves are designed specifically for breweries, allowing safe, hygienic, and representative sampling at every stage of the brewing process – from fermentation to final product.

With robust stainless-steel construction and easy operation, Servinox valves help brewers monitor quality with confidence, without compromising hygiene or flow.

Because great beer deserves precise control.

Say goodbye to dust, dirt, and contamination risks — the new double-sided Pipetites provide a smarter, more hygienic way to seal pipe penetrations.

Designed for ultimate flexibility, these innovative seals allow movement without compromising hygiene or creating gaps where unwanted particles can enter.

Key Benefits:

✅Hygienic, dust-tight sealing from both sides

✅Accommodates pipe movement without damage

✅Simple installation and long-lasting durability

✅Ideal for hygienic industries like food, beverage, dairy, and pharma

Standard liquid filtration solutions may look ideal on paper –  but real‑world processes rarely are.

Your liquid, plant layout, and operating conditions are unique. That’s why HiFlux Auto‑line® automatic self‑cleaning filters can be configured around your process, not the other way around.

✅ Your liquid

✅ Your layout

✅ Your operating conditions

From serial, duplex, or parallel arrangements to heating or cooling jackets and sluice systems for optimised purging, Auto‑line® filters are built to match your exact requirements.

Custom filtration where it matters most – in the real world.

At ITS, we are excited to announce a major step forward in the evolution of our business. As part of our continued commitment to delivering the highest level of service and operational efficiency, we are currently undergoing a significant business transformation project across the company.

On Wednesday 27th May 2026, ITS officially went live with a brand-new SAP ERP system – a major investment designed to streamline our operations, improve order processing, enhance customer service, and support the future growth of our business.

This upgrade marks an important milestone for ITS and reflects our commitment to continually improving the way we support our customers across all areas of the business.

We are proud to be making a major investment into the future of ITS in 2026, helping us continue delivering reliable solutions, stronger service, and a better overall experience for our customers.

From the entire ITS team, thank you for your continued support and patience during this exciting new chapter for our business.