Exponential growth leads to significant automation investment

WES Engineering Solutions, based in Redruth, has invested over £420k in a new top of the range CNC milling machine as a consequence of new market growth, expanding their 24/7 machine running capabilities by 200%. James Gazzard, Group Commercial Director confirms: “2021 was a huge success for us. We grew our client base by 20%, […]

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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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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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Major growth creates 25 new jobs at Corbetts the Galvanizers

More than 25 new jobs are up for grabs at one of Shropshire’s oldest manufacturers this weekend. Corbetts the Galvanizers is holding a special open day on Saturday September 10th for people looking for work or a change in career, with shopfloor operatives, forklift truck drivers and sales administration roles all currently available for an […]

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Fun Firewalk Fundraiser Sparks Charity Support

Pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) held its first ever Firewalk event raising an astonishing £7,500 and counting for their charity initiative, Give 4 Good. The innovative fundraising event which took place last weekend, was the first charity Firewalk event held at the Nicolson Way site to help raise money for local chosen […]

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RTITB Instructor Academy Appoints Laura Mack as Manager

The RTITB Instructor Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Mack as Instructor Academy Manager, following a recent team restructure. In her new role, Laura will be managing the RTITB Instructor Academy’s team of Instructors and customer support team. She will manage the coordination, preparation, and delivery of training activities, both at the […]

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