Case Studies
Oclaro
Laser precision
Manufacturing mergers are notoriously challenging to effect without a raft of growing pains. For Oclaro, formed by the merger of Avanex and Bookham, the process has been one of growth, innovation and improved product performance. Edward Machin investigates
February 2010
Comau Estil
Manufacturing advanced
Martin Kinsella, engineering manager for Comau Estil talks to Tim Brown about Comau being a market leader in the field of advanced engineering.
February 2010
Alumet Systems
Having a blast
With an overflowing trophy cabinet in recognition of its full façade building solutions, Alumet Systems have recently introduced a walling product designed to withstand the effects of improvised explosive devices.
Edward Machin reports.
February 2010
Armitage Pet Care
Dogged by success
Our domesticated companions have never had it so good. Tim Brown talks to Armitage Pet Care chief executive, Paul Bousfield, who says that when it comes to our friends of the furry, scaled and feathered variety, Armitage aims to please.
February 2010
Amphenol
The military-industrial complex
Having established a leading position in the military and aerospace arena, 2010 finds Amphenol Ltd taking its industryleading interconnect technologies to harsh industrial markets. Edward Machin investigates a manufacturer putting both processes and people at the heart of its success.
February 2010
Quinn Group
Quinnovation!
From its creation 37 years ago to its current status as a worldwide conglomerate, The Quinn Group has had a meteoric rise to success.
You only have to look at the diverse nature of the group to understand their secret to success – innovation.
February 2010
Sealine International
Moving targets
Edward Machin meets Sealine, a manufacturer of luxury boats incorporating traditional manufacture with the best of the automotive industry’s production processes
February 2010
Aircelle
High tech hidden in the hills
High technology design and manufacturing are very much alive and well in the UK and is often found in surprising places.
None more so than in the Lancashire hills, home to Aircelle Burnley, a cutting edge, world leading aerospace company that has recently undergone a major growth and management restructure which has further strengthened its place on the global manufacturing flightpath.
February 2010
Michelin
Driving remanufacture
From humble beginnings working on a pneumatic bicycle tyre, Michelin has grown to become the largest tyre manufacturer in the world. Tim Brown talks to head of UK communications, Peter Snelling, and factory manager, Peter Marsh, about the Michelin bus and truck tyre factory in Stoke on Trent.
February 2010
Michelin
Driving remanufacture
From humble beginnings working on a pneumatic bicycle tyre, Michelin has grown to become the largest tyre manufacturer in the world. Tim Brown talks to head of UK communications, Peter Snelling, and factory manager, Peter Marsh, about the Michelin bus and truck tyre factory in Stoke on Trent.
February 2010
