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‘Social distancing’ – a term that is now heavily engrained in our daily lexicon. But what does it really mean? Basically, it is staying a safe distance from others, so we don’t risk spreading the COVID-19 virus. How do we know what is a safe distance?   One thing we have surely all noticed is markings […]

Antibacterial ‘bags for life’ are being sent to the frontline to help healthcare workers and NHS staff stay safe. Stafford-based Addmaster is working in partnership with The Steve Bull Foundation to deliver more than 300 of its antimicrobial products to hospitals across the region, including County Hospital in Stafford and New Cross in Wolverhampton. The […]

With the sudden ramp-up of the ‘Ventilator Challenge UK’ project to battle the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Dugard Machine Tools has witnessed an unprecedented surge in enquiries and sales with its Hanwha range of sliding head turning centres. As manufacturers up and down the country switch production output to machining small turned components for the Ventilator […]

Extending the furlough scheme and giving companies more flexibility could save thousands of manufacturing jobs it was revealed today. The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) made the plea to Government after a survey of its 200-strong membership base raised concerns about the time taken for the economy to recover from COVID-19 and the need to […]

A 20-year-old CNC machining apprentice is playing a key role in manufacturing over 150,000 critical parts for the NHS. Jacob Benton, who is studying towards his HNC Level 4 with In-Comm Training, is working around the clock with the manufacturing team at Cannock-based Key Precision to produce up to nine different components for use in […]

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has donated 1,500 face masks, which sent to the UK by one of our senior Fellows in Hong Kong, to the Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge to help protect NHS staff in the corona virus pandemic. The face masks were part of a consignment of 2,000 masks given to the […]

Siemens Congleton and Sudbury facilities in action to fight Covid-19 Every ventilator made can save a life The gravity of the Covid-19 challenge has been made clear by the UK Government. The National Health Service needs thousands of ventilators and UK industry has been asked to respond to the challenge. Siemens UK and Siemens Healthineers […]

Entries are now open for the Talent in Logistics Awards 2020, uniquely dedicated to recognising and rewarding the stand-out individuals, teams and organisations within our country’s vital logistics sector.  The awards, which are free to enter, highlight those who have been successful in attracting, developing and engaging talent within logistics, as well as driving the […]

One of the UK’s leading training providers has developed a new way of making sure apprentices are able to continue their learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. In-Comm Training, which operates three technical academies in Aldridge, Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, will be delivering all courses via a virtual platform, ensuring its 750 learners still have access to […]

Firm pledges to give away further 5,000 to London nurses over next week bringing total to 10,000 (£250K)— A Glasgow online travel retailer whose sales have dropped 95 per cent in the past two weeks has donated 5,000 pairs of compression socks to help Scots nurses combat Covid-19. Worth £125,000, the colourful knee-length socks will […]