Machinery investment helps Christchurch subcontractor capitalise on 20% sales boost A Christchurch-based subcontract machinist has invested in the latest CNC technology to help it meet a 20% growth in orders. Peter Day Precision Engineers, which is part of the Venture…
Queen’s University Belfast opens £7.5 million advanced manufacturing technology facility Queen’s University Belfast has opened a new £7.5 million advanced manufacturing technology facility, supporting its mission to enable more competitive supply chains with increased productivity.
TDI Challenge 2018 finalists announced The Manufacturing Technologies Association’s (MTA) flagship competition for schools, the Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge returns to Yamakazi Mazak’s European headquarters in Worcester, on 4th July 2018 for the…
NCMT listed in Sunday Times league table of fastest growing exporters The ninth annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table listed machine tool sales company NCMT in 134th place.
Hexagon’s annual digital solutions conference 'HxGN LIVE 2018' kicks off in Vegas Hexagon, a global leader in digital solutions, opened HxGN LIVE 2018 this week, its annual, four-day, international digital solutions conference. Held 12-15 June at The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas,…
Matsuura appoints additive manufacturing specialist Matsuura Machinery has announced the appointment of Joseph Bellis to the role of additive manufacturing sales and technical specialist.
BOFA International listed in Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 BOFA International, the Poole-based leader in fume and dust extraction technology, has been named among Britain’s top 200 fastest growing mid-sized businesses for export sales.
Nikken forms technical partnership with Boeing Nikken Kosakusho Europe recently hosted a visit to its Innovation Centre on the Advanced Manufacturing Park from Boeing senior executives and engineers to commemorate the signing of a long-term technical…
Wakefield manufacturer rewards long servers by introducing 10 year service award Group Rhodes, the Wakefield-based manufacturer, is celebrating the dedication of a number of its staff by introducing a 10 year service award.
Female apprentices lead the way at the In-Comm Training Awards Two female apprentices have claimed the main prizes at the In-Comm Training Awards. Integrated Water Services’ Laura Thacker was named as the ‘Most Improved Learner of the Year’, whilst Maria…
Carfulan Group celebrates triple ISO success A leading manufacturing technology solutions group has secured a globally recognised business management standard treble. SYS Systems and Zoller UK, which are both part of the South Derbyshire-based Carfulan Group,…
Annual photography competition puts British manufacturing in the frame Photographers of all experience levels are being asked to capture the modern British industry as the 9th annual EEF Manufacturing Photography Competition opens for entries.
One good turn deserves another Significant leads and enquiry levels gained from attending Seco’s Inspiration through Innovation 2017 event motivated technical partner Matsuura Machinery to donate £1,000 to Cancer Research UK – Seco’s charity of…
AFRC forms partnership with BitzList to create smart factory for Scotland The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) has agreed a tier one partnership with software platform BitzList – the first micro business to sign a top-level agreement with…
£500m fund launched to help northern SMEs invest in jobs and growth Barclays has launched a new £500 million growth fund for small and medium-sized businesses in the North of England as part of the bank’s commitment to support the Government’s Northern…
Renishaw hosts International Women in Engineering Day events To encourage female secondary school students to pursue a career in STEM subjects, Gloucestershire-based engineering company Renishaw is hosting an International Women in Engineering Day event at its New Mills…
UK manufactures remain confident as industry continues to ease Britain’s manufacturers have seen an easing in conditions in the last quarter, continuing the downward drift from the very strong picture of growth seen across the board during 2017. This…
£1m sales target for Blum’s new technical sales manager A leading metrology expert has joined Blum-Novotest as its new technical sales manager, with the aim of doubling sales to £1 million over the next 12 months.
Phil Terry appointed sales director at TDT Machine Tools TDT Technology, the official UK & Ireland importer, sales distributor and service agent of leading international machine tool manufacturers that include Kafo, Feeler and Fidia, has named Phil Terry as…
New headquarters for CEC as it pledges to deliver £5m savings to UK manufacturers One of the UK’s leading specialists in utility management has moved into new headquarters in Surrey as part of ambitious plans to save the UK manufacturing industry £5 million in…
WNT and XYZ-hosted track day raises money for charity The annual track day hosted by Ceratizit WNT and XYZ Machine Tools, under the guidance of Sam Burman of WNT Burman Racing and her fellow instructors, proved to be a…
Javelin consultant to provide business solutions for Vero Jo Bradley has been appointed as a consultant for Vero Software’s Javelin ERP/MRP production control system.
Ward CNC expands network of business managers TW Ward CNC Machinery (Ward CNC) has expanded its UK nationwide network of business managers with the appointment of Chris Smith as area business manager for the South West.
April boost for UK car manufacturing as new models drive growth UK car production rose in April 2018, with demand growing 5.2% year-on-year, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
