The PIX Group of companies is pleased to announce the unique provision of a new training facility for its network of customers and distributors. Located at its European headquarters in Ipswich, the new facility is dedicated to product familiarisation, demonstration and training for PIX partners. It will also provide extra capacity for staff training and presentations. The new facility showcases the PIX range of mechanical and fluid power transmission products, and can be arranged in either a ‘classroom’ or meeting layout. It has been equipped with full AV and multimedia fa... Read the rest of this article »

The Ipswich based PIX Group of companies has publicly voiced its commitment and support to the young apprentices they employ through the National Apprenticeship Service. Recognising the valuable contribution they make to their business, PIX has been employing young apprentices at their Ipswich headquarters for almost 2 years. PIX currently employ five apprentices who are training in the areas of Purchasing & Logistics, Accountancy, and Warehousing & Distribution. The first two apprentices joined the company in 2010, successfully completed their initial apprenticeships last year, and a... Read the rest of this article »

PIX hydraulic hose & end-fittings have been awarded the prestigious DNV (Det Norske Veritas) MED (Marine Equipment Directive) Type Approval. This recognition is in addition to the DNV certification that was previously conferred upon the company in 2008. The MED Type Approval is an unbiased third-party certification attesting to a product’s adherence to specific standards or specifications, and verification of an appropriate production quality system. This approval is strongly recommended for products used in high performance industries, in particular, marine, mining and off... Read the rest of this article »

NEW PIX BASTION HOSE – Safety fortified! PIX Hydraulics (Europe) Ltd. have launched a brand new range of hydraulic hoses dubbed ‘Bastion’. As part of their constant endeavour for product improvement and desire to provide innovative solutions, PIX have designed Bastion for use in severe hydraulic applications in challenging conditions. Bastion has been specially designed to outperform standard hose when used in heavy duty hydraulic systems and applications where components are subject to high abrasion exposure and extreme environmental conditions suc... Read the rest of this article »

During the recent EPTDA (European Power Transmission Distributors Association) Convention in Budapest, Stewart Booth, Operations Director at PIX Europe, was confirmed as the new Chairman of the Manufacturers’ Council. PIX Europe also collected an award as the Best Promoter manufacturer member, in recognition of their work helping to grow the EPTDA organisation. The EPTDA is the leading association for the industrial distribution channel in Europe, setting the highest commercial, environmental, social and ethical standards. It currently has a membership of close to 200 leading... Read the rest of this article »

  Ipswich based PIX Europe have been showing how they really do go the extra mile when it comes to looking after their customers by taking part in the annual National Customer Service Week throughout last week. PIX Europe, the European subsidiary of PIX Transmissions Ltd, one of the fastest growing manufacturers of mechanical and fluid power transmission products in the world, have once again signed up to take part in the event - promoted and participated by businesses worldwide and running from 3rd to 9th October 2011. Promoted in the UK by the Institute of Customer Services, ... Read the rest of this article »

PIX EUROPE PRODUCE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THEIR POWER TRANSMISSION PRODUCT RANGE PIX Europe Ltd have recently finalised the first edition of the new PIX Product Manual, a definitive guide to the PIX/PowerDrive power transmission component range. The manual has been produced as an essential reference guide for the PIX distribution network, and its customers. Taking almost two years to complete, it includes full listings, technical details and specifications of the complete range of PIX/PowerDrive belts, pulleys, taper bushes, chain, sprockets, couplings, and much more. The 280 page manual also... Read the rest of this article »

PIX MUSCLE Belts 'Lean, Mean, Green.' Ultimate Strength.... with Green credentials PIX’s overwhelming desire to be at the “cutting edge” in this field has culminated in the launch of the MUSCLE range of belts. Put simply, the PIX MUSCLE belt is the ultimate V-belt – super-high power rating, maintenance free and eco friendly. Years of consultation with their customers and taking into account the new requirements of the changing world we find ourselves in, has resulted in PIX providing the “perfect solution”. The belts are produced to ... Read the rest of this article »

PIX Europe Ltd, Europe's fastest growing power transmission and hydraulic hose manufacturer, held its annual UK Premier Distributor Awards ceremony at their Ipswich headquarters on Friday 4th March. Each year, PIX Europe recognises its Premier Distribution Partners for their consistent, high-quality customer service and efforts in promoting and selling PIX and Powerdrive products. As with previous years, the Company presented awards to representatives from their best performing UK Premier Distribution Partners. During a presentation ceremony at the companies UK head office Mr Nigel Rose, UK D... Read the rest of this article »

PIX have embarked on an extensive repackaging project across the range of their Power Drive metal power transmission products. The new livery will better represent the quality which is now synonymous with this brand, and will initially feature on the roller chain, and taper bush boxes – to be followed by the pulley range in due course. The new packaging will start to “cut” into production during June, and will appear in ex-stock PIX Europe deliveries from September. The boxes feature the company’s corporate navy and orange colours, along with vibrant graphics de... Read the rest of this article »