Hanley Controls recently participated in the international launch of Power System Air Compressors’ latest product range at the FNA Group’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bologna, Italy. Held on 22 June 2026, the event brought together distributors and industry partners from around the world to showcase the next generation of rotary screw air compressor technology.

As the exclusive distributor of Power System Air Compressors in Ireland for more than 30 years, Hanley Controls was proud to be represented at the launch, strengthening a longstanding partnership built on quality, reliability and technical expertise. Since 1948, FNA Group has established a global reputation in compressed air technology, with manufacturing facilities and distribution networks serving markets worldwide.

The launch highlighted a completely updated range of rotary screw compressors from 2.2 kW to 315 kW, designed to help businesses reduce operating costs while improving productivity and sustainability. Key developments across the range include:

• Reduced energy consumption and lower total cost of ownership.
• Improved noise reduction for enhanced workplace environments.
• Extended warranty options.
• Advanced control and monitoring capabilities.
• Enhanced connectivity to support Industry 4.0 and remote management requirements.
• Increased reliability through the use of high-quality Italian-manufactured components. 

​A major focus of the event was the new NOBEL-E and NOBEL-E PM series, which incorporates Power System’s latest air-end technology, direct-drive transmission systems and high-efficiency Permanent Magnet motors. These innovations are designed to deliver significant energy savings while maintaining dependable performance in demanding industrial applications.

The NOBEL-E PM range features IE5 Ultra Premium Efficiency Permanent Magnet motors, variable-speed drive technology and Power System’s latest generation screw air-ends. By matching compressor output to actual air demand, these machines can significantly reduce energy waste and operating costs compared to conventional fixed-speed compressors. According to Power System, energy savings of up to 50% can be achieved in suitable applications, helping businesses reduce both running costs and carbon emissions. 
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The compressors also feature direct-drive transmission systems, advanced cooling technology and intelligent electronic controls that optimise performance while reducing maintenance requirements. Low sound levels make them suitable for installation closer to the point of use, while improved accessibility simplifies routine servicing.

​Another key development showcased during the launch was the latest LOGIN controller platform, designed to give users greater visibility and control over their compressed air systems. The touchscreen controller enables real-time performance monitoring, remote control capabilities, multi-compressor management and integration with factory management systems via Modbus communication protocols. These features support modern Industry 4.0 requirements and allow users to monitor system performance more effectively while identifying potential energy-saving opportunities.

For over three decades, Hanley Controls has supplied, installed and maintained Power System compressed air solutions throughout Ireland. Supported by extensive sales, service and engineering facilities, the company provides a comprehensive range of compressed air services, including system design, installation, preventive maintenance, energy audits and performance optimisation.

The launch in Bologna provided an opportunity for the Hanley Controls team to gain first-hand insight into the latest developments from Power System and FNA Group, ensuring Irish customers continue to benefit from the most advanced and energy-efficient compressed air solutions available.
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As energy costs and sustainability targets remain key priorities for manufacturers and industrial businesses, the latest Power System range represents another important step forward in delivering reliable, efficient and cost-effective compressed air technology for the Irish market. 

Sean Brennan
​Email: [email protected]
Direct Dial: +353526148647

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Direct Dial: +353526148665

The newly released brochure reflects Hanley Controls' continued growth as a leading supplier of process measurement and control instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical valves, pipe fittings, utility metering solutions, and specialist engineering services. As an ISO 9001-certified Irish company based in Clonmel, Hanley Controls has built a reputation for delivering reliable solutions to customers across pharmaceutical, life sciences, food and beverage, chemical, water, manufacturing, power, semiconductor, utilities, and data centre industries. 
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"Finding the right solutions is what we do best" remains at the heart of the company's approach, and the new brochure demonstrates the breadth of products and expertise available through Hanley Controls and its world-class technology partners.

The 2026 brochure highlights a wide range of leading global brands represented by Hanley Controls, including WIKA, GF Piping Systems, DwyerOmega, Honeywell, CS Instruments, Vaisala, Optek, Parker, AVK, Siemens, Micronics, Nixon Flowmeters, Gastite, Itron and many others. These partnerships enable Hanley Controls to provide customers with advanced solutions for pressure, temperature, flow, level, humidity, calibration, process analysis, filtration, fluid power, gas control and utility metering applications.

​A key feature of the new brochure is the expanded focus on solutions for high-growth sectors, including data centres, pharmaceutical manufacturing, process automation, utility services and industrial fluid management. Also showcasing our expertise in thermoplastic piping systems, instrumentation products, cooling systems and environmental monitoring technologies.

Beyond product supply, the brochure highlights Hanley Controls' extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, including pipe and tube assemblies, instrument air distribution manifolds, metering systems and specialist control solutions. The company continues to invest in engineering expertise to support complex customer requirements throughout the project lifecycle. 
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The publication also details Hanley Controls' comprehensive range of services, including:

• Calibration and verification services
• Instrument configuration and commissioning
• Temperature and humidity mapping
• Validation services
• Environmental monitoring systems
• Flow verification
• Instrumentation project support
• Rotronic HygroGen service centre support
• Technical training and consultancy services

Reflecting evolving market demands, the new brochure features dedicated information on data centre cooling infrastructure, liquid cooling solutions, instrumentation systems and quick-connect technologies designed to support modern digital infrastructure. It also showcases solutions for process cooling, chemical handling, water treatment and industrial automation. 

The brochure highlights Hanley Controls' ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability through initiatives including solar energy generation, electric vehicle adoption, onsite EV charging infrastructure, beekeeping projects and sustainable packaging practices. These initiatives form part of the company's broader strategy to reduce environmental impact while supporting responsible business growth. 

The new Hanley Controls 2026 Company Brochure is now available to customers and industry partners, providing a comprehensive guide to the company's products, services and technical capabilities.
Download here

Hanley Controls is pleased to highlight the capabilities of the Vaisala Polaris™ Process Refractometer range, a proven inline measurement solution designed to help dairy processors achieve greater process control, product consistency and operational efficiency.
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As dairy manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve yields, reduce energy consumption and maintain strict product quality standards, real-time process measurement has become a critical requirement across modern production facilities. Vaisala's Polaris™ refractometer technology provides continuous inline measurement of Brix, Total Solids (TS), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and concentration, enabling operators to make faster, data-driven decisions throughout the production process.

Why Inline Total Solids Measurement MattersThe concentration of dissolved solids directly impacts product quality, taste, consistency and regulatory compliance. Traditional laboratory sampling methods can create delays between measurement and corrective action.
The Vaisala Polaris™ refractometer measures refractive index in real time and converts this data into concentration readings, providing immediate visibility into process performance without the need for manual sampling or recalibration. The technology delivers drift-free measurement and remains unaffected by bubbles, foam, colour variations or vibration, making it ideal for demanding dairy applications. 

Key Dairy Applications
Milk Standardisation and Ingredient Mixing Maintaining precise solids content is essential for products such as drinking milk, yoghurts, dairy beverages, ice cream and specialised nutrition products.

By continuously monitoring concentration during mixing and standardisation, the Polaris™ refractometer enables automated control of milk, cream, water and dry ingredient dosing. This helps ensure every batch meets specification while reducing ingredient waste and minimising manual intervention.

Evaporation and Spray Drying
Energy-intensive processes such as evaporation and spray drying can significantly benefit from accurate inline concentration measurement.

Real-time monitoring of solids concentration at evaporator outlets helps operators maintain target concentrations while optimising steam usage and reducing energy consumption. In spray drying applications, stable feed solids improve powder quality, particle consistency and shelf life while supporting efficient dryer operation.

Membrane Filtration Processes
In ultrafiltration (UF), reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF) and microfiltration (MF) systems, accurate concentration monitoring is essential to maximise throughput and protect membrane performance.

The Polaris™ solution provides continuous visibility of separation efficiency, helping operators maintain target protein concentrations, identify fouling earlier and optimise membrane flux rates for improved productivity. [VIM-

Filling, Changeovers and CIP Optimisation
Process transitions and cleaning cycles often result in product losses, increased water consumption and unnecessary chemical usage.

The refractometer's ability to accurately detect interfaces between product, water and cleaning solutions allows dairy processors to optimise CIP (Clean-In-Place) operations, reduce waste and shorten changeover times. 

Wastewater Monitoring and Water Recovery
Sustainability continues to be a major focus across the food and beverage sector. Inline measurement of dissolved solids in wastewater streams enables rapid identification of product losses, helping facilities reduce treatment costs, monitor discharge quality and improve water recovery strategies.