Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Capital Expenditure",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release UK's manufacturing firms are confident in 'green' from
Barclays, which we summarised at the time by saying "Recent research by a business bank showed that owner-managers of the UK's manufacturing companies are confident of their ability to manage pressures to 'go green'".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Special academic simulation bundles from
Applied Computing and Engineering: "CSR manufacturing robot simulation software for the Academic community has been given special pricing by software developer Applied Computing and Engineering (ACandE)".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Nene Group
concerning its Rentarack materials handling and storage
- take a look at Rented racking meets production surges
which says: "To meet production surges or expand materials/components storage systems, a UK company is offering to rent racking for limited and fixed term contracts in EU member countries".
Take a look also at the news release from BuckHickman InOne, Fume extraction equipment leased,
as well as Rent, lease or buy floor-loading pallet dispenser from Brillopak,
and Wire EDM cycle times reduced by 25% from Sodi-Tech edm.
See also:
Fasteners and precision components acquisiation
(May 2007)
Doncasters has completed its acquisition of North American based manufacturer of fasteners and precision components, FastenTech, from Citigroup Venture Capital for around $492 million
CNC machine tool investment wins orders
(April 2007)
In taking a calculated risk and investing heavily in high-technology CNC machine tools oil and gas components supplier is proving that anything is possible and the rewards are out there
VoIP protocol analysis tools
(March 2007)
Powerful network and service performance analyser available for rent or lease purchase
Corintech sets the pace with new wire bonder
(March 2007)
Setting the pace when in the pursuit of quality, performance and perfection is an ideal Corintech, the UK's leading independent micropackaging company, firmly believes in
Research shows logistics growth
(February 2007)
India's third-party logistics (3PL) market is all set to experience a period of explosive organic growth, going by independent market analyst Datamonitor's (DTM.L) latest research
Complex energy market defeats all purpose
(January 2007)
A leading energy consultant says that the ever increasingly complex energy market in the UK is providing a 'massive burden' for many UK manufacturers
Practical Aspects of Profibus PA in Process
(January 2007)
Practical Aspects of Profibus PA in Process - Free Seminar, 9th March, Daresbury, Cheshire
Photoluminescent lighting needs no backup power
(January 2007)
The concept behind photoluminescent lighting is to provide illumination without backup power sources during a power outage, or to extend the period of illumination once battery backup fails
Consultancy service saves production costs
(December 2006)
Newton Industrial Consultants has announced a deal with leading insulation manufacturer Celotex to increase efficiencies and reduce wastage in the company's production process
IP over optical network order for partnership
(December 2006)
ADVA Optical Networking and Siemens have announced a major contract with Eircom - the Republic of Ireland's largest telecommunications carrier
SONET testing market evaluation
(November 2006)
World SONET/SDH Next-generation SONET and OTN Test Equipment Markets offers a comprehensive analysis of the traditional SONET/SDH, next-generation SONET/SDH and OTN SONET/SDH test equipment markets
Surface engineering underwrites its future
(August 2006)
High technology, plasma electrolytic oxidation surface engineering company, Keronite, has completed a GBP 10.2 million private placing, which will provide a platform for long-term business plans
Special filtering system cuts machining costs
(August 2006)
Careful analysis and retrofit of specialist filtering equipment has resulted in significantly reduced running costs for large Giddings and Lewis 5-axis milling machines used in machining landing gear
Tooling and materials supplier sales are up 26%
(July 2006)
The Plansee Group, which comprises Ceratizit, Plansee High Performance Materials and the recently created PMG Group, has announced an increase in sales to EUR 857 million for 2005/2006
Control software changes managed on the Web
(July 2006)
A Web based system that allows companies to archive, track, audit and better manage software changes - ensuring they can easily access relevant control codes and application changes safely
Packing slip system to double productivity
(July 2006)
A packing slip system allows distribution centers to raise productivity at packing stations without causing large disruptions in operations or having to further allocate space for large machinery
Autoslip express to double productivity
(July 2006)
The continued expansion of the Internet has created amazing sales opportunities, especially for retailers who offer their products for sale online
Web Takes Care of Caretakers Logistics IT Needs
(July 2006)
When it comes to the use of advanced Information Technology in the transport and logistics industry, companies are usually big players who have it or smaller companies who cannot afford it
A-Plant invests £80million in new hire equipment
(July 2006)
A-Plant has announced a massive increase in new equipment investment to support the company's ambitious growth plans, with planned capital expenditure over the next 12 months of over £80 million
Free initial assessment of power needs offered
(July 2006)
As the G8 warn that lack of access to modern energy services pose a risk to global economic growth, a free UK initial assessment of a company's power supply needs is being offered
Guide helps prolong centrifugal pump life
(June 2006)
A 62 page, fully illustrated, guide to assist with the servicing of industrial centrifugal pumps provides useful information about Loctite products that promote pump reliability and longevity
Unprecedented demand for aerial work platforms
(April 2006)
The change in work at a height regulations in April 2005 has forced companies to review their work at a height practices, leading to unprecedented demand for aerial work platforms
Centralised Process Automation Solution
(March 2006)
Trelleborg sealing solutions forecasts a year one ROI from BPM investment
Subcontractor adds CNC turning to up capacity
(February 2006)
When a Welsh subcontract machining company wants to extend capacity, it invests in the latest CNC turning centres, lathes and feeding equipment rather than expand working hours or add shifts
Free ebook informs on CRM software
(February 2006)
A free 34-page ebook, which is written for manufacturing executives and those who have been put in charge of implementing CRM is available for immediate download
Special offer for work platform contract rental
(February 2006)
Kardon Kontracts currently has a special offer on a 45ft electric boom aerial work platform
NW UK region reduces manufacturing jobs slide
(February 2006)
North West UK region has also been successfully flattening out the decline in manufacturing jobs over recent years and leads the country in terms of turnover - GBP 59 billion per year
Tracing a path to quality and efficiency
(January 2006)
Traceability Is all about improving the bottom line and The Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education (GIFHE) recognised this need and last year set up The National Traceability Centre
Renishaw reports strong first-half trading results
(January 2006)
Metrology and spectroscopy company, Renishaw, has reported a 13% increase in revenue to GBP 81.6 million for the six month period ended 31st December 2005
Linear encoders keep pallet pooling trend on track
(December 2005)
Customers rely on Chep to manage their equipment pool, including the repair of damaged units, which is why the role of Newall's SHG linear encoders is so critical
Flexibility and installation savings at steel mill
(November 2005)
When Mittal Steel upgraded their Newcastle Works in South Africa, they chose a Maxiflex solution from Omniflex to provide the plant I/O and data acquisition
Competition with machine tools and skills
(November 2005)
Great Britain can compete successfully on the world stage, according to Phil Round, chief executive of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Associations (GTAs)
Linear encoders keep pallet pooling on track
(October 2005)
Innovative linear encoders achieve an accuracy of +/-3mm, are sealed to IP67 and are resistant to severe shock and vibration - ideal for use with pallet stripping machines
Flat bed laser addition meets work demand
(October 2005)
Facing an increase in demand, a sheet metal subcontractor found initial re-organisation of existing machines wanting, so it added a second flat-bed laser profiler and a CMM