Two precision engineering specialists were recognised for their commitment to quality and delivery performance this week as the Farnborough International Airshow went ‘virtual’. Arrowsmith Engineering and TGM, both part of the £43million Aero Services Global Group (AS.G), were given the SC21 Silver and SC21 Bronze awards respectively for their ongoing ability to manufacture complex components […]
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Manufactured from highest medical grade polypropylene, Micronic 1.40ml round bottom tubes are proven to be an industry standard solution for many laboratory processes. The tubes provide an affordable way to improve sample storage, handling, screening and logistics. Many laboratories use the 1.40ml tubes for short-term storage or intermediate processes such as sample analysis or homogenization […]
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A leading Telford workwear specialist is bouncing back from Covid-19 thanks to renewed investment and the acquisition of new garment print technology. MyWorkwear, which operates from Halesfield in Telford, is now setting its sights on £2m sales by 2023 as it looks to secure new contracts from companies looking for personalised workwear and fast turnaround […]
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One of the West Midlands leading industrialists has launched Blanford Fox Business Improvement to help firms navigate their way through Covid-19 and target new growth opportunities. David Fox plans to use his 50 years’ experience in manufacturing to support bosses to come to terms with the global challenges brought on by the pandemic and is […]
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A Coventry-based driverless vehicle specialist has beaten off some of the world’s largest car brands and manufacturers to secure Autocar’s Innovation Award. Aurrigo, which is set to start its first autonomous shuttle trial at Cambridge Business Park in October, was recognised by the car magazine for the way it has made major breakthroughs with its […]
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One of the most promising uses of hydrogen fuel cells is in the automotive industry. A number of major industry players, including BMW and Toyota, have already revealed plans to develop fleets of hydrogen-powered cars as the fuel source offers an additional, sustainable solution to electric power. But there are many applications beyond cars that […]
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One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has completed a £1m investment in material to ensure it continues to meet the growing requirements of its global client base. Alloy Wire International (AWI) continued manufacturing wire from High Performance nickel alloys throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, maintaining supply to sectors including medical, […]
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To maintain safety and compliance as operations resume and forklift operators return to work, RTITB is reminding employers of the necessity to provide assessments and refresher training. “We are now, fortunately, in a situation where many operations are re-starting or returning to pre-lockdown capacity, and where many forklift operators who had been on furlough […]
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Creating flexible manufacturing facilities will support industry’s recovery from Covid-19 according to the head of one of the UK’s leading engineering experts. Steve Dunn, Managing Director of Rolls-Royce and Unipart joint venture business MetLase, believes the firm’s pioneering work in the VentilatorChallengeUK consortium highlights how technology proven in the aerospace sector has been used in […]
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Getting people travelling safely again during the Covid-19 pandemic is a key priority for Governments across the world and a Stafford-based business is proving to be part of the solution. Addmaster, a leading developer of performance enhancing additives for the plastic, paper, textile, paintings and coatings industry, is currently working with the aviation sector to […]
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