One of Shropshire’s largest employers is heading to the UK Metals Expo in September with the launch of its next recruitment drive and an important message to government. Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), which is Britain’s only fully integrated producer of flat rolled aluminium coils, is looking to fill 10 positions at its expansive site in Bridgnorth […]
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A project using large-scale additive manufacturing to produce shipbuilding components has completed its second phase, with results showing strong potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, secure supply chains and deliver significant economic benefits for the maritime sector. The project’s redesigned metal component – a topology optimised tapping ring – delivered a 10% reduction in emissions, […]
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Made in Britain’s new Environmental & Social Value Certification enables businesses to quickly and practically demonstrate their social value, positioning themselves to win more tenders Made in Britain, a not-for-profit trade organisation that champions British-made products, has launched a new and purpose-built Environmental & Social Value (ESV) Certification, strengthening its offer to UK manufacturing companies. […]
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As UK manufacturing and engineering undergo rapid transformation, one event stands out as the strategic gathering for professionals across the metals value chain. UK Metals Expo 2025 (www.ukmetalsexpo.com) returns to the NEC Birmingham on 10–11 September, bringing together suppliers, innovators, and industry leaders in a solution-focused environment. Now in its fourth year, the event has built […]
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As climate change drives both heavier rainfall and prolonged dry spells, SuDS are increasingly viewed as a tool to address both challenges, writes Lorna Davis, director, SuDSPlanter. With parts of England facing what the National Drought Group describes as a “nationally significant” water shortfall, water companies are responding in line with their drought plans. This […]
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Leader in sustainable drainage solutions for almost 20 years introduces game changing GSHC system to UK market As the UK faces its most severe water shortages in nearly a century*, this has become a significant challenge for new developments, particularly data centres for example which require millions of litres of water a year to maintain […]
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The middle of summer, when temperatures are soaring and air conditioning is blasting, is probably the last time most people would want to think about shutting down their cooling systems. Yet, it is the ideal time to start planning an effective anticorrosion strategy for a successful layup next fall and winter. Cortec® is here to […]
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More than 1,500 school children will be given a hands-on introduction to vital trades as one of the largest ever skills events takes place in Lincolnshire from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September. Now in its 21st year, the event at Lincolnshire Showground will showcase careers in the construction and engineering construction industries with practical […]
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One of the UK’s leading autonomous technology specialists has secured more than £1m of grants to accelerate sustainable airport and transport innovations. Aurrigo International plc, which employs over 110 people at its advanced engineering centre in Coventry, has secured support from The Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder – Enhancements programme and Innovate UK’s Launchpad […]
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FANUC, the world’s leading robot manufacturer, has received a significant order to supply a state-of-the-art paint system, including paint robots and advanced application technology, to a European luxury carmaker. Almost 50 FANUC robots will paint both car bodies and plastic add-on parts such as bumpers. “We are managing the entire project, including installation,” says Jan […]
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