by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 3, 2020 | Trailblazers, Trailblazers 2019
It’s not just the automotive sector that is seeing the need for cleaner propulsion technologies to meet the global emission targets. All modes of transport are affected; from commercial and off-highway, to aerospace and motorsport. Integral Powertrain Ltd (IP) cut its...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 3, 2020 | Regions, Regions 2019
A WHITE ROSE WITH THORNS Manufacturing’s 2019 in Yorkshire and Humberside has been headline-grabbing, sometimes with good news; othertimes, less so. BY DAVID WALSH YORKSHIRE IS TOO BIG TO BE KNOWN FOR ONE MANUFACTURING SECTOR, WITHIN ITS HUGE BORDERS IT DOES THEM...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 3, 2020 | Inside the Factory, Inside the factory 2019
LONDON ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPANY It’s been a year of milestones for the London Electric Vehicle Company’s modern production facility. Located just outside of Coventry, the Ansty plant is home to the all-new electric London black cab, the LEVC TX, a vehicle that’s a...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Dec 30, 2019 | Technologies, Technologies 2019
SHARING IN GROWTH CW FLETCHER CW Fletcher, an enterprising aerospace and nuclear manufacturing company located in Sheffield, has signed a record £160 million long term contract with Rolls-Royce PLC – the most valuable secured by the company in its...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Dec 24, 2019 | Technologies, Technologies 2019
CHANGING TIMES FOR UK ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING BY CANDICE MAJEWSKI We’ve seen some surprises along the way, with the closure of Renishaw’s North Staffordshire site, Metalysis going into administration before being taken over by Power Resources Group and voxeljet’s...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Feb 4, 2019 | Ones to Watch, Ones to watch 2018
WELCOME TO GRIPPLE’S WORLD Market leading manufacturing since 1989Gripple is the market-leading manufacturer of wire joiners and tensioners for the agriculture and viticulture market, and wire rope suspension solutions for the construction market.Proudly manufacturing...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Feb 2, 2019 | Themes, Themes 2018
OPINION: CHRIS GREENOUGH, SALOP DESIGN AND ENGINEERING DIVERSIFICATION, INNOVATION AND DETERMINATION Don’t be downhearted and don’t be distracted; there is a lot to celebrate in UK Manufacturing – and a great deal inspire confidence. Manufacturing’s revival over the...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Feb 2, 2019 | Themes, Themes 2018
‘The Prime Minister should read this book.’ Anthony Hilton, London Evening Standard. Having worked in engineering for 45 years in the UK and overseas, progressing from night shift manager to chairing 15 companies – ranging from stock market quoted, through private...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 31, 2019 | Ones to Watch, Ones to watch 2018
OVER ITS NEARLY 40-YEAR HISTORY, G&B ELECTRONIC DESIGNS LTD HAS SHOWN RESILIENCE, ADAPTABILITY AND DETERMINATION TO SURVIVE AND SUCCEED THAT ARE AN EXAMPLE TO ANY SME THAT WISHES TO FLOURISH IN TOUGH TIMES. G&B ELECTRONIC DESIGNS LTD, FOUNDED BY GEORGE MCBROWN...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 31, 2019 | Themes, Themes 2018
Manufacturers and institutions alike are recognising that it is high time that attitudes among young people towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects and careers. Over the next four pages, we present a round-up of a selection of...
