Laser Sharp Focus on ‘Full-Line’ Portfolio

Becoming a ‘full line’ solution provider is little more than a distant dream or aspiration that many machine tool builders will never achieve. With the arrival of the new VLaser, VOLLMER has achieved this ambitious feat that is the envy of its rivals. With grinding, disc and wire erosion already in its portfolio for processing […]

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Autonomous transport specialist takes AIM with flotation

One of the UK’s leading providers of transport technology solutions is planning to list on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange as it looks to accelerate growth across its aviation division. Aurrigo International plc, which was formed 29 years ago by brothers David and Graham Keene, has raised £8m to fund strategic expansion […]

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Water handling and treatment rental solutions leader Workdry International fuels growth with sale of majority stake to Arcus Infrastructure Partners

Workdry International, the market-leading provider of engineered asset rental solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater, has been acquired by independent fund manager Arcus Infrastructure Partners (“Arcus”). The deal empowers Workdry to build on the track record and growth ambitions of its highly successful Selwood and Siltbuster businesses by investing in innovation […]

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Altus Assist Leading CEM with Systems to Future-Proof Production

Contract Electronics Manufacturers (CEM) demand the very best equipment to ensure the products they produce are of the highest quality and meet exacting requirements. As a leading CEM in the UK, Axiom Manufacturing Services turned to Altus to assist with upgrading its depanelling capabilities to develop and future-proof its processes. With electronic designs becoming more […]

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The cutting-edge manufacturer set to shake up sustainability in the manufacturing industry

MSP – the leading manufacturer of stampings and springs that minimises energy consumption in all areas of their business – is looking to lead the manufacturing industry to be more sustainable. With the competitive nature of the industry, the lack of sustainability is a serious issue that is increasingly damaging to the environment, with organisations […]

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Start-up Business Invests In ITC Tooling for Success

Founded at the height of the pandemic in September 2020, AXI5 Ltd is a subcontract company that manufactures high-end bespoke components for the motorsport, oil, gas and press tool industries as well as designing and producing specialist tooling and toolholders. The company set itself up for success from the start with the purchase of a […]

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LEEA Awards 2022 finalists announced

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association has announced the LEEA Awards 2022 finalists, chosen from the inspiring collection of high quality entries from the Association’s members. The winners will be announced during the ‘party of the year’ at the LEEA Awards Ceremony, which will be held at the P&J Live events venue in Aberdeen on the […]

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All Talk, No Action – Why are UK Businesses Still Holding Back on Vital Automation Investments?

The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on global business – especially supply chain disruption – encouraged many logistics and manufacturing businesses to make bold claims about accelerating their digital transformation journeys. In 2021, a survey undertaken by Guidance Automation revealed a growing commitment to intralogistics automation. But a year on, progress has stalled: the level of process […]

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