Victor Manufacturing Set for Record Growth Following Appointment
One of the UK’s leading food service and retail equipment suppliers, Victor Manufacturing, has today announced new ownership following a management buyout by long-standing managing director, Phil Williams, which enhanced record growth. Phil, who is the current managing director of Victor Manufacturing and has been with the company for almost 20 years, took the decision […]
Sofitec Expands Its Capabilities in Complex Sheet Metal
Sofitec, a company specialized in aerostructures manufacturing and assembly, is accomplishing the launch of a new area of complex sheet metal processes for the aeronautical industry. With an investment of 20 million euros, the company began last year the expansion of its facilities, as part of which it has recently acquired two new equipment that […]
WCM and IIOT: Achieving world class standards
WCM and IIOT: Achieving world class standards : Whilst ‘zero waste’ and ‘zero loss’ are aspirational targets for manufacturers large and small, some leading UK manufacturers are now reporting achieving these impressive standards using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies. Traditionally a manual approach, WCM requires buy-in from key decision makers and the persons responsible for […]
Leicester Technology Centre to Boost Flow Control Engineering
Leicester Technology Centre to Boost Flow Control Engineering : ERIKS UK has opened a new facility within its Flow Control Technology Centre in Leicester, which brings together specialist knowledge and components in all aspects of industrial flow control systems under one roof. The centre employs 34 people, and comprises of a workshop for repairing, designing, […]
Harmonic Drive AG Celebrates Manufacturing Its Millionth Gear
20 years since the company started gear production in Limburg, specialist gearing company Harmonic Drive AG has announced that the company has manufactured its one millionth gear. The milestone can be attributed to the growing need for precision in applications, following the increased adoption of industrial automation in recent years. Automation is advancing quickly and to keep […]
Inspiring the Female Future with Advanced Engineering 2019
On 23 June 1919, a committee of influential women sensed a new dawn. The First World War had ended, and significant steps had been taken towards women’s suffrage. The group, ranging from designers and munitions factory managers to wives of eminent engineers, rallied to found the Women’s Engineering Society (WES). 100 years later, progress for […]
Small Businesses Confidence Hits Two-Year Low
Small Businesses Confidence Hits Two-Year Low : The proportion of small businesses predicting growth for the next three-months has fallen to 34% – its lowest level for eight successive quarters and, for the first time, the proportion of businesses predicting significant expansion has fallen below 5%. The new research from Hitachi Capital Business Finance asked […]
I’Anson Brothers Invests in New Production Facility
I’Anson Brothers Invests in New Production Facility : Plans to build a 23,000 sq ft production facility have been unveiled by animal feed manufacturer I’Anson Brothers, who is making the biggest single investment in the company’s history. The £12 million plant will be built at Dalton New Bridge, the next phase of the Dalton Industrial […]
Protect Your Labelling System
Protect Your Labelling System : Ever woken up in the night in a cold sweat. Your worst nightmare is playing out. Your label printer has stopped working, your products can’t be shipped and your factory grinds to a halt. No – I can’t imagine you’re kept awake at night thinking about labels – but perhaps […]
Planning Application Submitted for Warehouse Extension
A planning application has been submitted by real estate investors M&G Real Estate (M&G) to extend and remodel its distribution warehouse in Redditch that is let to Pilkington Automotive, part of the NSG Group. “Offering NSG Group the opportunity to grow their premises in Redditch is a great example of our proactive asset management approach […]
