Double appointment delivers new energy to CEC’s manufacturing push

A leading utility management specialist has strengthened its Business Development team with two key appointments as it looks to meet £3m turnover targets for 2020. Surrey-based Control Energy Costs, which secured the prestigious Investors in People (IiP) accreditation earlier this year, has recruited sector experts James Malin and Andrew Stoker to support its drive for […]

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Siemens offers real-time locating system for a safe production environment and optimized production processes

Using proven hardware and software, Siemens develops a solution for social distancing at the workplace Companies can simulate and manage the possible risks to their employees while at the same time increasing the productivity of their plants Simatic Real-time Locating Systems (RTLS) plus SieTrace software provide location information which customers can use to control their […]

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Guhring Additive Tool Cuts Costs for Aerospace Subcontractor

Working closely with companies like Rolls-Royce, Collins Aerospace, Safran, Bombardier, ITP Aero, Marshall and Incora, XCEL Aerospace is a subcontract manufacturer with an aerospace pedigree that few in the supply chain can match. Offering services from CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, additive manufacturing, kitting and even its own range of braided leads, the Essex manufacturer is […]

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BIG KAISER wins Global Industry Award 2020

The BIG KAISER brand that is available in the UK from technology partner Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC), has always stood head and shoulders above rival products in terms of quality, precision and innovation. This has now been recognised with BIG KAISER and its new EWA fully automatic fine boring tool winning the ‘production performance’ category […]

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104 SME manufacturers to reap benefits of digital technology

Industry-led government-backed movement needed more than ever to help businesses maintain their competitive edge and come back smarter post Covid-19 – says Donna Edwards Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution, has reached a major milestone having now funded more than 100 businesses. The North West technology adoption pilot is working […]

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MANifesto launched as SME manufacturers demand blueprint for long-term industrial strategy

A manufacturing collective has urged the Government to make its ‘restart, reposition and transform’ commitment to industry a reality and not just another marketing slogan. The Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), which employs over 2000 people across nine sub-contract manufacturers and a specialist engineering design agency, has today launched its Post Covid-19 MANifesto to detail the […]

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