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Titan Manufacturing opens new state-of-the-art £1.8m site
Titan Manufacturing, a thriving precision manufacturing company in Weymouth, has opened a new £1.8m site, with parliamentary candidate for South Dorset Richard Drax invited to do the honours.
The new facility in Granby Industrial Estate is Titan’s new purpose-built production workshop, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for blasting and finishing, and creating 8 new jobs. More via The Manufacturer
JLR announces ‘Global Supplier Excellence Awards’ winners
For the eighth year, JLR hosted the annual Global Supplier Excellence Awards, celebrating over 50 of its top strategic suppliers for their impact and contribution towards the company’s most profitable year on record. Six winners were recognised for their extraordinary contribution in cost transformation, operational delivery and sustainability for the business. More via JLR
Rolls-Royce and CATL agree strategic cooperation for TENER products in the EU and UK
Rolls-Royce, through its Power Systems division, and CATL, a global leader of new energy innovative technology, have signed a strategic co-operation agreement to launch CATL’s new TENER product line in the European Union (EU) and UK. The partnership will strengthen the ability of both companies to realise large and complex grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. More via Rolls-Royce
Precision Tooling Academy helps Brandauer win SME Employer Skills Champion title
The UK’s first Precision Tooling Academy has been recognised by a national charity dedicated to closing skills gaps in UK engineering and manufacturing.
Metal pressings and tooling specialist Brandauer was named as the SME Employer Skills Champion of the Year by Enginuity for the way it has joined forces with In-Comm Training to bring the technical upskilling facility in the West Midlands to fruition. More via The Manufacturer
Leonardo UK shines light on SEND
Leonardo Early Careers Training Manager, Ben Lavery, explains how the Somerset-based aerospace company is working to open doors for young people with Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) through its partnership with Project Search. More via Leonardo UK
Morrisons manufacturing site to use digital twin as part of decarbonisation journey
The manufacturing arm of Morrisons is set to deploy digital twin technology as part of its bid to reduce energy use and carbon emissions.
The 49,000 square foot site in Winsford, Cheshire, is operated by Myton Food Group and will become the “UK’s first large-scale food production facility” to use the digital twin technology from global climate technology firm IES as part of its net zero journey. More via Food manufacture
Northern Ireland engineering company secures funding for major aquarium in Singapore
A Northern Ireland aquarium engineering and manufacturing company is set to build a major new aquarium in Southeast Asia after receiving a funding package.
ELSS Engineering in Limavady will use the seven-figure HSBC UK Trade Finance package as a financial guarantee to begin the construction of the aquarium project. More via Belfast News Letter
Locit puts motorbike mechanic’s engineering dream back on track
A locker manufacturer has put a motorbike mechanic’s engineering dream back on track, fuelling its mission to tackle gender disparity in the sector.
Locit, a designer and manufacturer of steel lockers and innovative storage solutions, is championing women’s employment in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. More via The Manufacturer
