Manufacturing

Specialist energy supplier Power Electrics has partnered with Impact to meet ambitious environmental business goals which includes the move to an all-electric fleet across its Bristol and Midlands bases

Family run sausage manufacturer Blakemans has invested £1.35 million into its four-acre site.

Flightcase Warehouse has completed a jaw-dropping project to design and manufacture a unique custom-made flight case to store and transport a full size rally car.

Tamworth-based Thomas Dudley’s award-winning foundry is to be equipped with a third CNC machine.

Production among UK manufacturers grew at the fastest pace since January 1995 in the three months to July,

UK lighting manufacturer Tamlite Lighting has announced its status as Carbon Trust accredited supplier. 

A leading independent machine tool supplier is tackling the skills gap head on after making a £6m commitment to developing a network of Technical Academies.

Bremen. Röhlig, the international provider of logistics services, is continuing on its course of growth with new offices

A North Staffordshire manufacturer has won £1m of new orders thanks to its commitment to delivering complex forgings and machined components.

Glossop marketing agency, FIG, is doing its bit to support local manufacturers, with the launch of its Great British Marketing campaign

The Translift group are delighted to announce their partnership with Jasper Private Equity and the appointment of Neil Dickinson as the new Managing Director.

Staff at Precision Dippings Manufacturing (PDM) are celebrating a record-breaking sales month in June that was topped off with the signing of a supply contract with giant retail outlet Superdrug.

Lancashire-based Metflex Holding Company Limited has announced it has been acquired by global technology group, Freudenberg, in a deal that will see it become part of its international Sealing Technologies division.

From surviving the Blitz to supplying luxury carmakers, Shropshire firm sets sight on new jobs and £16m turnover…

St Austell Brewery, proudly representing the South West, has been named as the UK's best manufacturer at the Insider Media Made in the UK Awards 2017, after a historic year for the Cornish business.

Leading UK timber manufacturer, Cheshire Mouldings, on Abbotsfield Road in St Helens, has been recognised as one of 2017’s most inspiring and fastest growing British companies

This week will see the completion of Alpha Manufacturing’s’ latest machinery installation as final programming and testing of the new TruBend 7000 Bend Cell takes place.

The boss of one of the UK’s leading automation specialists believes manufacturers should target ‘growth’ rather than cost-cutting to help them increase profits.

Baxi Heating has acquired Packaged Plant Solutions to strengthen and grow its existing packaged plant room offer in line with market demands.

UK’s largest engineering forum challenges Birmingham manufacturers to better 2^nd place as registrations open 

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of non-standard fasteners has celebrated moving into its new home by securing a string of new contracts.

As part of RP Technologies’ ongoing investment and expansion plans they have invested £120,000 and purchased two new machines. 

The boss of the UK’s first ‘Faculty on the Factory Floor’ will be urging more manufacturers to create industry-ready graduates when he speaks at Subcon tomorrow.

A premier packaging supplier in the UK is investing around £1.5 million to expand its headquarters in Coventry.

The Midlands Engine showcased the region’s capacity, capability and opportunities in the rail sector for the first time at Railtex earlier this month.

Multipack Group, which consists of Multipack Logistics, Multipack Foods and Multidisk has announced the appointment of Carl Elmer as Business Development and Marketing Manager. 

It seems that, despite what is sometimes inferred in the news, the Manufacturing industry is actually enjoying a period of growth. 

Air Products, a world leading industrial gas supplier, has launched a new sales centre in the West Midlands.

Stiltz Lifts are delighted to announce a former British Army corporal has agreed to become a brand ambassador for their range of home lifts.

A Black Country precision engineering specialist is reaping the benefits of a major investment programme after landing new contracts in automotive, aerospace, F1 and for parts for automation equipment.

Leading cleaning and detergent manufacturer RP Adam Ltd (Arpal Group) is set to increase the production capacity at its Selkirk-based UK headquarters by more than 40 percent following a £125,000 investment in new filling line technology.

A Bristol based manufacturer of tools and care products for the motorcycle industry is reaping the reward of its aggressive export drive, with international sales now representing 50% of its business.

Oldham cardboard manufacturer, Ribble Packaging signs up to ongoing partnership with Manchester based marketing agency LeftMedia after adding £1m in new contract sales.

Warrior Doors, one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-security doors and entrance systems, is celebrating its 20^th anniversary with a record-breaking year for turnover - and has unveiled growth plans.

One of the West Midlands leading aluminium casting foundries is celebrating its 50^th birthday in style after announcing plans for a new £1.2m technical centre and machine shop.

Morris Site Machinery has won a major industry accolade in the Hire Awards of Excellence 2017 for Best Use of New Media and was highly commended for Website of the Year.

Manufacturing certainly experienced a bit of a wobble following last year’s EU membership referendum - but it’s making a comeback now.

A new Operations Director and a strategic investment drive is set to help a Kingswinford manufacturing specialist hit £1m within two years.

A new £1m factory extension has been unveiled today by PP Control & Automation as it singled its intention to double sales from £20m to £40m by 2021.

-Automation Improves inventory accessibility, floor space, time, ergonomics improvements and greater accuracy-

After heavy investment in new equipment and experienced personnel, Hepworth Group has launched a new Mouldings Division, offering in-house RIM Moulding to compliment their already extensive range of manufacturing services.

The boss of one of the UK’s leading presswork specialists is urging his fellow manufacturers to take a closer look at their utility costs after his firm saved £10,000 in just two months.

Small to medium sized manufacturers across the East and West Midlands have remained resilient in the face of ‘Brexit’ uncertainty, with 60% of firms recording an increase in sales during the last six months.

The new Midlands Pavilion has been praised as an excellent springboard to develop new relationships and business leads according to a joint venture between Adducere and Willmott Dixon.

One of the UK’s leading workholding specialists will unveil a new brand this week as part of a three-year plan to hit £10m in annual sales.

A lack of expert sales people coming through the ranks is the biggest problem facing West Midlands manufacturers according to the boss of PP Control & Automation.

A Midlands manufacturer of high performance, lightweight defence equipment has won a significant contract to fit special composite armour systems

Following Alpha Manufacturing’s recent £1 million installation of a STOPA automated storage system and Trumpf Trulaser 3030

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of round, flat, shaped and profile wire is reporting a major increase in demand for high quality European or DFARS compliant stainless steel.

£9.7m manufacturing support package launched to unlock SME potential in the West Midlands

Alpha Manufacturing are looking to continue the momentum from a busy and proactive 2016 which culminated in a £1 million investment in the latest manufacturing technology at the end of the year.

Builders’ merchant Jewson is calling on construction professionals from across Birmingham to submit their entries for its Young Tradesperson of the Year competition.

UK manufacturers are more optimistic about their business situation and exporting prospects, while reporting strong growth in domestic orders over the previous quarter, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.

A leading Shropshire manufacturer has enjoyed a strong start to 2017 after a host of new customers decided to tap into its expertise in precision engineering and prototyping.

Marking the way for further growth, the Worcestershire based Reddiplex Group has appointed two new Company Directors in a positive move to strengthen its core team.

NVM has completed a significant investment to support the management buy-out of Cheshire based Thyson Technology (“Thyson” or the “Business”) from a private investor group.

Over 2020 learners to be supported by new employer-led advanced manufacturing training and development hub

A leading Staffordshire fabrication specialist has cast aside uncertainty following the Brexit vote to secure more than £1.5m of new orders in just six months.

A Warwickshire company that specialises in manufacturing lightweight insulation materials for the automotive industry launched a drive into new markets by showcasing its products at two major industry exhibitions last month.

The National Fluid Power Centre, NFPC (UK) will be holding its Industry Open Day on Wednesday 15 February 2017.