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Forged for the future: how Leon Paul is Redefining fencing equipment
At first glance, fencing may seem like one of the most traditional sports in the world — steeped in history, ritual and Olympic heritage. But a visit to Leon Paul, the 102-year-old British manufacturer behind some of the world’s most advanced fencing equipment, revealed to The Manufacturer a very different story. This London-based family business is proving that even the most historic disciplines can thrive through innovation, digitalisation and adaptability. Read more via The Manufacturer
Rapid Fusion breaks £2m barrier as demand surges for 3D tooling solutions
The ability to deliver engineered solutions for real world moulds and tooling is helping Rapid Fusion record another year of growth, with revenue passing the £2m mark for the first time. Read more via The Manufacturer
Accu helps bring legendary Lancia rally car back to life
Precision engineering components from Accu have played a vital role in the recreation of the iconic Lancia 037 rally car from the early 1980s — a vehicle known by motorsport enthusiasts as the last rear-wheel-drive winner of the World Rally Championship. Read more via The Manufacturer
Barratt Redrow open new apprenticeship vacancies as construction careers increase in popularity
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, the UK’s biggest housebuilder, Barratt Redrow, has announced 207 new apprenticeship vacancies across its business. Read more via The Manufacturer
Stuart Thompson: the energy control imperative – what 2026 demands
In a guest blog post for The Manufacturer, ABB Electrification Service’s Stuart Thompson argues that industrial energy has shifted from a supply concern to a strategic battleground, where companies that actively control power through storage, smart management and service-based models will outpace those that remain grid-dependent. Read more via The Manufacturer
