Historic engine supply deal announced
Posted on 9 Dec 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
JCB has won one of the biggest engine supply deals in its history after securing an annual contract worth around £4.5m.
Construction
New jobs created by timber firm’s expansion plan
Posted on 27 Nov 2014 by The Manufacturer
Scotts Timber Engineering was established just two years ago but has grown significantly in that time, with aid from family firm, Scotts of Thrapston, a supplier of joinery and timber engineering products.
Richard Evans, managing director of STE, said the popularity of timber in construction ha…
Adey Steel is on track for future growth
Posted on 18 Nov 2014 by The Manufacturer
Adey Steel, a Loughborough-based engineering company, has secured a £15m contract with Network Rail.
Naylor demonstrates the importance of best practice
Posted on 17 Nov 2014 by Callum Bentley
Naylor, a Barnsley-based specialist manufacturer of building and construction products, is opening its doors this week to local companies.
JCB to cut 150 UK jobs
Posted on 22 Oct 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
JCB has announced it is to cut 150 jobs across its UK operation the BBC has reported.
JCB boasts record number of female apprenticeships
Posted on 12 Sep 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
A record number of young women have started work at JCB as apprentices.
Aircraft carrier enters new phase of construction with BAE Systems
Posted on 11 Sep 2014 by The Manufacturer
Construction of HMS Prince of Wales, the second of two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy, has moved forward with the docking of two of the ship’s largest hull sections.
Work tees off for JCB golf course
Posted on 9 Sep 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
JCB will begin building a £30m golf course next to its headquarters in Rocester today.
HydraForce becomes first tenant of Advanced Manufacturing Hub
Posted on 21 Aug 2014 by The Manufacturer
Hydraulic manufacturers, HydraForce will build a new factory at Birmingham’s Advanced Manufacturing Hub.
Increase in exports help Roxtec UK boost sales
Posted on 15 Aug 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
Swedish industrial seal manufacturer, Roxtec has announced a 45% growth in sales to £5m for its UK branch.