Company News - Manufacturing & Production Engineering Magazine

Hyster to Provide Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG with Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Empty Container Handler and Terminal Tractor

Hyster announces a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to provide Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) with two Hyster® electric container handling vehicles, including the first-ever empty container handler powered by fuel cell technology in a real-world application. In addition, this will be the first Hyster terminal tractor supplied in Europe. Both units will be powered […]

Altus Looks Back at a Year of Essemtec Technology Success

Since partnering with Essemtec a year ago, Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has seen great interest in the Swiss company’s unique range of highly flexible SMT pick and place and dispensing solutions, with sales continuing to look healthy in 2022. After identifying them as a unique and […]

CHIRON Group and Greidenweis combine automation expertise

The CHIRON Group SE has acquired Greidenweis Maschinenbau, a specialist in automation systems for the automotive industry. As a result, the CHIRON Group portfolio that is available in the UK from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) will now be offered with more automotive assembly and automation systems than ever before. One of the CHIRON Group’s […]

Ahead of the Curve: Titan Enterprises Celebrates Over 40 Years of Innovation

In a constantly fluid economy, continuous innovation is a primary focus for the manufacturing industry in order to maintain its footing. Titan Enterprises has been manufacturing optimised liquid flow metering solutions for more than 40 years. Supplying a diverse range of industries, Titan’s design and engineering expertise is fundamental to the company’s success. Trevor Forster, […]

Siemens extends Connected Curriculum programme

10 leading UK universities now part of academic community 470 learners benefit from industrial experience and digital skills in current academic year Connected Curriculum, Siemens’ innovative teaching programme integrating technology into the higher education curriculum, has expanded its university partnerships bringing its total to 10 leading UK universities. Launched in 2019, the initiative supports academic […]

Room Shield seals Ezisan deal and new Board Advisor appointment

A major high-profile appointment is set to help a Midlands hygiene specialist realise a £multi-million opportunity for its revolutionary sanitising solution. Room Shield, which was formed by entrepreneurs John Donnelly and Kevin Parr, has attracted Hamish Taylor as a Board Advisor to help it build a clear marketing story for its Surface Shield HOCL (hypochlorous […]

Danutek to Host Technology Day

Danutek Bulgaria, a leading distributor and service provider in the SMT manufacturing industry is pleased to announce it will hold a Technology Day from its Sofia head office on 12th April 2022. The one-day event will showcase the company’s latest innovative equipment from the world’s principal capital equipment suppliers within the electronics sector. With several […]

Scottish Apprenticeship Week: Harley Haddow helps young trainees build an engineering career through apprenticeship programme

A supportive apprenticeship programme from Harley Haddow has supercharged the careers of eight young people in the engineering industry. The multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, which has offices in Edinburgh, London and Glasgow, has helped guide young people through university or college, while balancing on the job experience, and currently employs eight graduates. It also has four […]

A&M EDM UP Aerospace investment

A&M EDM, precision engineers in the West Midlands hosted Andrew Mair, Chief Executive of the Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA) to commission new manufacturing equipment. A&M have used the super deduction capital allowance on equipment to invest £1,000,000 since October 2021 in two wire eroders, a large 5-Axis CNC mill and a spark eroder in response […]

Needham Group set to accelerate three-year expansion plan in 2022

New technology and a strategic manufacturing partnership are set to accelerate Needham Group’s expansion plans in 2022. The Whitchurch-based company, which is one of the UK’s leading family-run technology firms, has set its sights on trebling revenues to £30m by 2024 and the first stage of this will involve growth in its laser marking business […]