Quest For Strategic Investment Leads To Sodick Wire EDM

The Engineering Quest, a family-owned precision engineering firm established in the 1970s, has made a substantial investment in advanced manufacturing technology by acquiring a Sodick ALC400G Wire EDM machine equipped with state-of-the-art micro wire. This decision signifies more than a simple equipment upgrade; it exemplifies how forward-thinking manufacturers are responding to the evolving demands of […]

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Former CEOs of McLaren, Lotus and Alpine join British sportscar manufacturer Longbow

Longbow, the pioneering British electric sportscar manufacturer, has further strengthened its ranks with three former heavyweight automotive CEOs. Dan Balmer, Mike Flewitt, and Michael van der Sande. The three will lead a board of world-class advisors as Longbow accelerates towards manufacturing of its driver-obsessed Featherweight Electric Vehicles (FEVs), the Speedster and Roadster. Mike Flewitt, Advisor […]

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CBM hits out at ‘tsunami’ of issues caused by steel safeguarding measures

The government’s decision to disregard key elements of the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendations on UK steel safeguarding measures has created a tsunami of issues for the downward supply chain. Delays at ports, the suspension of imports, and subsequent disruptions in deliveries are reverberating throughout domestic industry according to the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). Representing […]

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Reducing microplastics exposure through on-site waste improvements

Waste is one of the most preventable sources of microplastics, so plastic waste experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are urging manufacturing businesses to make four key changes.  What are microplastics? And why are they causing concern? Microplastics are tiny particles of plastic, less than five millimetres in length, which are produced as products break down over time. These […]

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Cambridge manufacturing company celebrates Made in Britain recognition 

A Cambridgeshire business celebrates Made in Britain recognition by joining Britain’s best manufacturers in receiving the registered trademark. Motive Exhibitions has received the official trademark, which is granted to companies that promote high-quality employment, responsible business and sustainable growth. The recognition acts as a hallmark to prospective customers that they’re buying from a business that is […]

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Exploring Reshoring: Why UK Manufacturing is Coming Home

Specialist manufacturing finance experts assess the factors behind manufacturing’s return to UK shores Recent years have seen a growing number of UK-headquartered manufacturers bringing their production facility back to the UK. Strategies in how to do so have varied – some manufacturers are choosing to bring 100% of production back to our shores, while others […]

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Cheers! PP C&A raises EBar’s manufacturing capability with new deal

The West Yorkshire company behind the fastest growing automated self-serve drink solutions in the UK is ramping up production after extending its manufacturing partnership with PP Control & Automation (PP C&A). EBar, which has developed patented pour technology capable of delivering 200 pints per hour, has sealed a number of new contracts with sporting venues […]

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