A Walsall manufacturing business has received a £15,000 grant from Walsall Business Support to purchase new manufacturing software. Teepee Electrical, which was founded in 1989, is a leading supplier of wiring looms, cable harnesses and panel assemblies to domestic and international clients in the rail sector, electric vehicles, coaches, buses and vehicle converters such as […]
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Jean-Baptiste Souppez has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship He is a senior teaching fellow in mechanical, biomedical and design engineering Jean-Baptiste has been recognised for his significant impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession in higher education. A senior teaching fellow at Aston University has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for his […]
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With its new X·treme Evo Plus drill, Walter is launching a new tool in the DC180 Supreme product range. The Krato·tec™ coating technology that has been specially developed for drilling and reaming tools now extends the market potential of the solid carbide drills. This is a credit to the WJ30EZ grade that has been developed […]
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Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a leading supplier of quality material handling equipment, has announced the successful transfer of its Parts Distribution Center (PDC) from Sint-Niklaas, Belgium to Halle, Germany. This strategic move comes as a result of the integration of DIV within Doosan Bobcat, a brand well-known for its leadership in the compact equipment industry. […]
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Automation in its varied forms is increasingly ‘mission critical’ to warehouse operations. But with such high reliance on sophisticated systems, how do you ensure reliable performance and a risk-free peak? Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, looks at the options available for maintenance and support. Advanced automation is transforming the […]
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Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, has partnered with five leading technology companies and six pioneering SMEs to solve critical supply chain challenges facing small-to-medium sized manufacturers across the country. As part of the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, the initiative will fund and facilitate the development of pioneering […]
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Technology Adoption programme collaborates to accelerate digital transformation Applications now open to join next cohort in September 2023 A generation of manufacturing leaders is now armed with new digital skills and tools after graduating from a trailblazing programme. Fifteen delegates completed the ‘Leading Digital Transformation’ programme, designed by Made Smarter, the government-funded industry-led initiative to […]
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The UK’s leading independent manufacturer of large format corrugated cases and high-performance packaging has completed a £multimillion machinery investment and expanded its sales team with a key appointment. Lesters, which employs over 60 people, has installed a second TCY Casemaker with Fossaluzza pre-feeder and automatic palletiser/stacker at its Burntwood factory in a bid to deliver […]
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Rhodes Interform, the UK manufacturer of hot and cold forming equipment for metals and composites, has secured a new contract with Cascade (UK) Limited to produce a bespoke twin press facility for forging forklift truck forks. Cascade UK is part of Cascade Corporation, a leading manufacturer of material handling products. Rhodes Interform will manufacture a […]
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Through working closely with customers and dealers, Yale Lift Truck Technologies has identified inflexibility as a key concern for fast-evolving intralogistics and warehouse operations. “Warehouse operations today are facing a number of challenges, including growing customer demand, seasonal peaks, unpredictable changes, cost management, and labour retention,” says Ron Farr, Director, Warehouse Sales – EMEA, of […]
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