From 22nd until 24th June 2022, the VCampus training event for trainees from the cutting tool industry took place for the first time. The VCampus was organised by the sharpening specialists VOLLMER, who, via the Sieglinde Vollmer Foundation, is dedicated to the development of young people. Approximately 100 trainees were on-site at the company’s Biberach […]
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ultraTEC Anlagentechnik Münz GmbH from Laupheim and the VOLLMER Group from Biberach see eye to eye: As of the 1st of July 2022, sharpening specialist VOLLMER holds a majority share in the start-up company ultraTEC Anlagentechnik Münz GmbH, which will be known as ultraTEC innovation GmbH in future. ultraTEC launched its ultrasonic deburring systems in […]
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Thorite has become the first UK company to be named a Norgren Premier Partner, enabling it to construct and distribute the world-leading valve islands from its Bradford headquarters. The contract to build bespoke valve islands in-house means Thorite can reduce delivery times from roughly three weeks to just 72 hours from receipt of an order. […]
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One of the UK’s leading metals service centres is targeting further growth after it secured one of the automotive sector’s most demanding quality accreditations. William King Ltd, which specialises in high-tensile steel, aluminium, light gauge processing, electrical steels and niche metal coatings, received the Jaguar Land Rover JLRQ Award earlier this month in front of […]
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Partnership between Siemens Digital Industries and Smart Infrastructure businesses accelerates factory towards net zero Sustainability milestone paves way for UK manufacturing sector Siemens’ Congleton factory is on track to achieve carbon neutrality this year – eight years ahead of its original target. The operation, which manufactures more than 1.2m controls and drives each year, is […]
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Nearly £2m has been invested in R&D, IT infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology by one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of thermal management systems. Grayson Thermal Systems, which employs over 250 people at three sites in Birmingham, is looking to capitalise on a 25% surge in orders and increasing demand for its zero emission […]
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A leading hospice that cares for more than 900 families every year is the latest recipient of the ‘Wired for Good’ campaign run by Alloy Wire International (AWI). The UK manufacturer of round, flat and profile wire has donated £7500 to the crucial work of Acorns Children’s Hospice to help it continue to provide respite, […]
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Xaar welcomed local pupils and teachers to its manufacturing site in Huntingdon last week, to showcase the fascinating opportunities that science, engineering and technology offers as a career. The pupils and teachers from Stukeley Meadows Primary School in Huntingdon are all members of their STEM Imagineering Club (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and visiting Xaar […]
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European Green Award 2022, the winners are announced, honoring eco-heroes and sustainable solutions. The European Green Award celebrates outstanding results for a sustainable development and rewards companies and individuals who have contributed to the transition to a modern, resource-efficient, fair and competitive economy. This award serves as an inspiration and role model. It is organized […]
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Rushlift, the specialist materials handling and airport ground support equipment and service provider, has proved that it’s a “great company to work for”, say staff, with a list of fourteen employees celebrating long-service achievement awards in 2022 – in all, totaling 340 years of continuous service. Carl Whyment, Managing Director at Rushlift says: “This is […]
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