International growth drives MecWash website expansion High performance aqueous cleaning technology specialist, MecWash Systems, has expanded its website to include three extra language options, to meet the demand of its worldwide customer base and further expected…
New bore finishing machine installed at Engis for customer trials Based in Henley on Thames, superabrasives specialist Engis UK is the European Headquarters of Engis Corporation and supplies customers with solutions ranging from one-off electroplated grinding and honing tools, to…
Fanuc to supply 3,500 robots to BMW Group Industrial robot manufacturer Fanuc and the automotive group BMW AG have signed a framework agreement for the supply of 3,500 robots for new production lines and plants.
Lantek goes for growth and hits €21.1 million turnover Sheet metal software specialist Lantek has increased its turnover by 9.6%, reaching €21.1 million. It’s Digital Transformation (Solutions) division has fared particularly well with impressive growth figures of 25%. PES…
Haas and INEOS: setting sail for success INEOS Team UK has announced the installation of the 10,000th Haas UK CNC machine at its headquarters in Portsmouth.
‘Fab four’ director appointments at A&M EDM will drive future growth Smethwick-based precision engineering company A&M EDM has appointed four new directors to strengthen its management team to drive future development.
UK manufacturing must be bold and brave amid output decline – PP The UK manufacturing industry must be bold and brace in targeting global opportunities, according to a strategic manufacturing outsourcing specialist.
Airbus and UK Government react to increased US tariffs on aircraft Airbus and the UK Government have reacted to the US increasing tariffs on the plane maker's aircraft from 10% to 15% as part of a dispute over subsidies.
Industry reacts to newly appointed chancellor and business secretary This week prime minister Boris Johnson has appointed Rishi Sunak as the new chancellor and Alok Sharma as business secretary in a new cabinet reshuffle.
Charging forward with electric vehicles As the Government steps up its policy on fossil fuels in cars, Graham Fraser, managing director of Fraser Technologies, discusses the future of the electric car and the challenges involved…
£720K investment at Kings Lynn foundry boosts productivity A £720,000 investment in SKF Cooper’s King’s Lynn foundry facility, which manufactures split roller bearings, has improved efficiency and productivity.
Hitachi and Bombardier react to green light of HS2 by Boris Johnson Bombardier and Hitachi, who have submitted a joint bid to manufacture rolling stock for HS2, have reacted to the approval of HS2 by the Government.
Vision Engineering named optical instrumentation company of the year Vision Engineering has been recognised as the optical instrumentation company of the year by Business and Industry Today magazine.
Last year was a record-breaker for British exports 2019 was a record-breaking year for British exports, according to new figures published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Industry reacts to Boris Johnson giving green light to HS2 The Government has given the green light to HS2, the controversial high speed rail link that links London with the North of England.
The latest on Honda Swindon: Government convenes taskforce The taskforce that focuses on how to mitigate the impact of Honda closing its manufacturing operations in Swindon held the latest meeting yesterday.
Rolls-Royce starts production of Ultrafan demonstrator engine parts Rolls-Royce has started production of the fan blades for its UltraFan demonstrator, an innovative engine that targets new standards in efficiency and sustainability.
Hoffmann Group UK expands PPE division with key appointment Hoffmann Group UK, a leading system partner for quality tools, workstations and personal protective equipment (PPE), has bolstered its PPE product division with a new appointment.
New Freeports across country hope to turbocharge UK post-Brexit The Government has announced up to 10 new Freeports will open across the UK, hubs for business that hope to create thousands of jobs, regenerate communities and ‘turbocharge’ post-Brexit Britain.
Photos: Final Airbus A380 wing leaves Broughton in Wales The final Airbus A380 wing has left Broughton in Wales, heading for the aircraft manufacturer’s site in Toulouse for final assembly.
Focus on skills and net zero in new Government budget – CBI Ahead of Sajid Javid’s budget this week, the CBI has released its set of policy recommendations that highlight skills, net zero, innovation and infrastructure.
Government promotes British SMEs to business leaders in the US Business and industry leaders in Texas have met with international trade minister Conor Burns to discuss the benefits of a future UK-US free trade agreement (FTA) and help promote British…
MTA president celebrates ‘champions of productivity’ but notes challenges ahead Thursday night (6th February) saw the Manufacturing Technologies Association’s (MTA) Annual Dinner take place at the at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Always a popular event for manufacturing technology providers,…
First prototype electric vans made at LEVC’s Coventry factory The first prototypes of a new hybrid-electric van from LEVC are being manufactured at the company’s factory in Ansty, Coventry, ahead of its launch in April.
