Filling up for the future

B.E.C Group is proud to anounce that we have been working closely with Manitowoc Beverage Systems (formally Scotsman Bevergage Systems) to prototype a new way to fill a pint!

We have been developing the injection tooling for the vessel and dispense head with the designers at Manitowoc and now have the first offs ... using an innovative new plastic. The product is called TRUfill and here's what they say about it:

TRUfill is a revolutionary new dispense filling system that allows faster filling by dispensing through a non-return valve in the bottom of a drinking vessel. TRUfill is patented technology and is adaptable to a wide range of disposable and re-useable dedicated beverage vessels.

The TRUfill system can be applied to a multi-point dispense application, particularly for stadiums and high footfall events where it is critical to get the maximum revenue yield from concentrated pouring periods. Pouring at between 5-10 seconds per pour the multiple tap system allows one person to manage 4 dispense points continually!

TRUfill filling method validates how to ‘de-labourise’ the beverage pouring process thus enabling the pourer to achieve faster pour and simultaneously receive payment as the TRUfill system takes care of the filling without operator interface! 

We are looking to automate the injection moulding process so watch out for TRUfill coming to a sports arena or concert venue near you soon. If you see any let us know what you think by leaving a comment.

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B.E.C Group supports the Best of British

 We are thrilled to announce that we shall be supporting the Best of British South Pole expedition. Fortnum and Masons are supplying the hamper at the end so we are going to lend the best of British engineering knowledge to help the team create a new type of tent.


The brief from Manley Hopkinson, Team leader of the expedition (bottom right) has been to help prototype a a tent that can withstand the conditions in the Antarctic whilst being lightweight and versatile enough to repair if the 'the worst comes to the worst'.

The team (pictured right) will need all the help they can get as the walk 460 miles unaided and unassisted. They are challenging for Scott's record which is currently held by the pesky Norwegians. They need sponsorship to make the attempt so we are helping by developing the new tent which will hopefully help them achieve their goals.

To appreciate the full scale what they are trying to achieve and follow their training progress click here

Shorlisted for Innovation

B.E.C Group, the design, mould tooling and manufacturing firm based in New Milton, has been shortlisted for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award by the New Forest Business Partnership.

The Award, sponsored by ExxonMobil, is one of just six to be won and will be awarded to the business that is leading the way in product development or business practice.

The Awards open to all businesses in the New Forest and run by the New Forest Business Partnership, seek to recognise local businesses for their efforts in particular areas. There are six categories which include best new business, customer service, online technology, sustainable business and the coveted ExxonMobil award for innovation and entrepreneurship. The winners will be announced at an Award ceremony on 24th November 2009 at Carey’s Manor Hotel, Brockenhurst.

Mark Elvy, Business Manager at B.E.C Group said “We are very excited to be shortlisted for this prestigious award. Much of our work as engineers involves working with others to take an idea and develop it into something tangible..and profitable! This is what we’ve done with Bohle, the international glazing firm and it’s great to receive recognition for it. Winning the Award would be the icing on the cake.”

Chris Conway, Purchasing Manager for Bohle re-iterated this by saying “I’m glad B.E.C Group has been shortlisted for this award. Bohle’s new Verigauge tool, designed to measure both the thickness and depth of glass in situ, is a great example of how businesses working together use innovation to solve everyday problems in the field and is likely to become a ‘must have’ item for every glazier. They are true experts in their field and I hope they go on to win!”

B.E.C Group has a long history working closely with their customers from inventors to multinational organisations - they developed the first ever credit card machine with RACAL, now in the science museum and more recently helped develop the RUROC helmet currently used by F1 champions Brawn GP pit crew.

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AFCB get a roasting from Rochdale

OK so it was one of the worst results of the season so far - click the heading to get a full match report.... if you dare!

Pictured are Graham Blake (holding the match ball) and Geoff Elvy the original founders of B.E.C Group. They started the business as toolmakers over 30 years ago and now it's one of the only remaining 'in house' tooling and manufacturing facility in the South of England.

Graham, a long suffering season ticket holder at AFC Bournemouth said "It was a good turnout but a poor result, we just didn't look good going forward" Alongside him was the man of the match Alan Connell and Grahams' Grandson. Geoff said "We always enjoy sponsoring Bournemouth Football Club, they have great facilities and it's always well organised... pity about the result as we are doing well this season already. We have sponsored the ball for about 10 years and I think this is only the second time they have lost!"

For more information on tickets go to AFCB official Website