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Compressed Air needs effective Compressed Air Filtration

Most factories around the world rely on compressed air. Having an air compressor on site means that compressed air is readily available and is easy to use. Just installing a compressed air system on site is not good enough and in order for it to work effectively and reliably compressed air filtration needs to be […]

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Glaston’s Air Compressor Maintenance Checklist

An air compressor is likely to be one of the biggest investments in your business, so keeping it in full working order is essential. Keeping your air compressor running smoothly and efficiently for as long as possible is the key to maximising its longevity and reducing its lifetime costs. This can only be achieved with […]

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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Used Air Compressor

If your factory needs an air compressor system, it’s likely that you’ll already have a budget defined for its installation. You then have two choices: buy a new or used air compressor system. A used air compressor will save you money, or make your budget stretch further, but a new air compressor system will come […]

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3 Beneficial Uses of On-Site Nitrogen Generators in the Oil and Gas Industry

Nitrogen is an incredibly useful gas for us across many different business sectors due to its odourless and non-reactive properties. But, did you know that there are countless uses of nitrogen in the oil and gas industry? Nitrogen gas is used to move materials down pipelines at oil and gas refineries, to re-pressurise depleted oil […]

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The importance of servicing an air compressor with genuine replacement parts

When your business relies on an air compressor system on a daily basis, it is expensive when things go wrong. Whatever industry you work in, machine downtime equates to lost income, a reduction in labour, and rates still need to be paid even when your compressor is not working. Production is then interrupted which can […]

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Rocketing Energy Prices….. It’s time to think Compressed Air Energy Savings.

Let’s make your Air Compressor as efficient as possible and save your business money…it’s time to think Compressed Air Energy Savings. Saving Energy is a win-win, not only does it yield significant financial rewards, but of course it has a positive effect for the environment. There is no better time than now to review your […]

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Glaston goes Green!!

Glaston has recently made a significant investment into solar panels which have been installed on the roof of their premises in Skelmersdale. The £35k investment will help to reduce their reliance on grid-fed power, reduce their exposure to future energy cost rises and improve their green credentials and CO2 output. As a business we are [...] Read More

We welcome Lilian to the team!

The team at Glaston would like to welcome Lilian to the team who joined last year as an Administrative Assistant. Lilian provides back up to the Service department, looking after all aspects of admin and pricing parts for customers. Lilian adds “I am really enjoying working at Glaston. I started on a temporary contract but […]

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Regardless of ESOS Compressed Air Systems are expensive

Michael Douglas, managing Director of Glaston Compressor Services explains why, when considering compressed air systems, only a comprehensive and inclusive approach will result in cost-effective air production. Compressed air has long been essential for a wide range of manufacturing, process and automation technologies and in some situations its importance is underlined by the fact that […]

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Our Christmas closing times

The office will be closed from 5pm on the 23rd December and will re-open on Monday 4th January at 8.30am.  The team at Glaston would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2016! For all enquiries, please contact us on 01695 51010 or fill out our contact form.  

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