News

22.01.2026

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Force Of Nature Steam Rocket Bike Update

This Year we have been working with Graham Sykes to develop his next steam rocket bike for his Force of Nature Project, We have designed and manufactured a new, larger pressure vessel, forming a core part of the new bike. The new pressure vessel has been engineered with approximately 30% increased capacity, enabling the bike […]

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28.04.2025

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ISO 45001 Renewal & World Safety Day

Today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work. At CPE, health and safety are always our top priorities. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, processes, and knowledge to protect our teams, visitors, and partners. We’re proud to have recently renewed our ISO 45001 certification, reaffirming our dedication to the highest standards […]

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22.04.2025

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Claire Runs the London Marathon for Asthma + Lung UK

Our Quality Administrator Claire and her husband Lee are taking on the London Marathon this Sunday in support of Asthma + Lung UK. It’s a fantastic cause, and any donations would be greatly appreciated. Wishing them both the best of luck!Click the link to donate: https://lnkd.in/eQm7cnT9

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04.03.2025

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ISO 14001 Recertification

As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact, we recently renewed our ISO 14001 certification following a successful recertification audit. Since our last audit, we’ve made significant improvements, including achieving zero-to-landfill status. We remain dedicated to continuously improving our operations and reducing our environmental impact. 🌍♻️

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20.12.2023

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CPE 2023 Christmas Opening Hours

We will be shut from 22/12/2023 and returning to the office on 02/01/2024. We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep up to date with our latest news by following our LinkedIn Page

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13.07.2023

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175 mph Force Of Nature Steam Rocket Bike Breaks the Land Speed Record

Steam Rocket Bike Breaks the Land Speed Record. On 21st May 2023, Graham Sykes clocked a top speed of 163.8mph as he completed the 1/8th-mile drag run in just 3.878 seconds and then on 7th July 2023 at Santa Pod Raceway Graham ran a time of 6.7189 seconds over the standing 1/4 mile track with […]

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27.04.2023

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Pressure Test and Dispatch Team Qualify in Penetrant Testing

Congratulation to Dan and Ben from our Pressure Test and Dispatch team who attended and passed a Level 1 course in Penetrant testing. This allows them to be certified to PCN level 1 to perform DPI testing under the supervision of our level 2 personnel. We use DPI to check the surface of our welding […]

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06.04.2023

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CPE Complete ASME U Stamp Renewal Review.

Last week At CPE we passed our 3 year ASME U Stamp renewal reveiw. This is done by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) team leader under Section VIII Div. 1 and covers the U, UM and R stamp which is issued by the National Board. The audit is completed over 2 days by […]

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06.02.2023

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CPE Facility Improvements

We have made some improvements to our Anders workshop facilities, improving the safety, working conditions and look of the workshop. We have upgraded the lighting to new LED lights giving 304500 lm and around a 50% reduction in power consumption. we’ve also added a resin floor and new welding curtains. We’ve now been in our […]

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20.12.2022

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CPE 2022 Christmas Shutdown

We will be shut from 24/12/2022 returning to the office on 03/01/2023. We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep up to date with our latest news by following our LinkedIn Page

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01.09.2022

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Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Training Course

At CPE we take health and safety very seriously. We are pressure testing vessels and components up to 1200 Bar G every day. We use a combination of external & internal training courses to ensure our test bay operatives are always safe & aware of the dangers. Recently we’ve had some of the new team […]

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28.07.2022

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Force Of Nature Steam Rocket Bike

Over the last 10 years, we have supported Graham Sykes on his Force Of Nature Steam Rocket Bike project. The project aimed to produce a steam-powered rocket bike with unique green credentials and the potential to reach 200mph making it the fastest Steam powered vehicle ever. The bike works by superheating pure water to create […]

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