Rotalink: Feeding back
Posted on 7 Feb 2013 by
Tom Moore talks to Melvyn Hazell, managing director at gearbox and motor manufacturer Rotalink, on feedback accessible to more customers and exporting 70% of its products.
Metalworking
Interview: The UK steel industry’s Iron Maiden
Posted on 5 Feb 2013 by The Manufacturer
Stainless steel is useful in a surprising range of environments and can be relied upon to perform well in tough conditions. Alison Kinna, managing director of Outokumpu UK, displays similar qualities, discovers Jane Gray.
Mazak’s 2012 sales break records
Posted on 28 Jan 2013 by
Metal cutting machine tools manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak has recorded the strongest sales performance in its history during 2012.
Waterloo contract puts Dudley firm on track for record year
Posted on 11 Dec 2012 by
Mercia Architectural has tapped into the spirit of the 2012 Olympics to record its best ever year and is now setting its sights on growth and creating new jobs.
Factory of the month: The Royal Mint
Posted on 7 Dec 2012 by
Tom Moore visits the Royal Mint to discuss how the 1,000 year-old company has redesigned the metal in your pocket to slash coin costs and shorten manufacturing times.
This art work’s a steel!
Posted on 30 Nov 2012 by The Manufacturer
Apprentices at Sheffield Forgemasters have fabricated a 14ft high scorpion sculpture from reclaimed steel in a team building and problem solving exercise.
Supply chains: Vendor led supply
Posted on 8 Nov 2012 by Tim Brown
Hayley Group has 36 years experience providing a fast and efficient supply of what it terms ‘engineering essentials’ to its customers. But, as Tim Brown found out, its latest partnership with Apex Supply Chain Technologies is bringing that heritage into a new, leaner era.
AESSEAL launches £1.25m apprenticeship programme
Posted on 18 Sep 2012 by
MP for Rotherham Denis MacShane was present at the launch of AESSEAL’s new apprenticeship scheme, and called for more UK companies to follow suit.
Roemheld M-TECS magnetic clamping plates
Posted on 31 Aug 2012 by
One way to reduce set-up times and increase production in the stamping and forming industry is to use magnetic clamping plates.
Yamazaki Mazak makes light work of heavy machining
Posted on 17 Aug 2012 by
Machine tools manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak has launched a new generation of its multi-tasking i-series machine, specifically designed for the machining of heavy duty applications across a broad range of industries.