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Keronite to install PEO line in China
Keronite has made a partnership agreement with Chongqing Meridian BoAo Magnesium Co to install a Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation surface treatment line in China.
News from Keronite (15 May 2008)
Bearing counterfeits problem in Germany solved
NSK Europe said it has taken measures to resolve a major problem of low quality counterfeiting of its bearing products in the German market. Brochure available
News from NSK UK ( 8 May 2008)
Hartest measuring devices activity to expand
Hartest supplies highly engineered measuring devices for global clients in a number of industries including aerospace, military, pharmaceutical, brewing, ophthalmic, coatings and petrochemical.
News from Hartest Precision Instruments ( 8 May 2008)
Weak Pound raises materials prices, inflation
Barclays Commercial Bank said recently that UK manufacturers face rising inflation with steep increases in the price of raw materials - particularly steel and energy costs.
News from Barclays ( 8 May 2008)
Best Metal Cutting Machine Tool award gained
Yamazaki Mazak UK won the MWP award for Best Metal Cutting Machine Tool (Prismatic) for the Horizontal Centre Nexus 8800-II during the UK's recent MACH 2008 machine tool show. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 7 May 2008)
Simulation/verification software gains award
CGTech reported that its VERICUT 6 CNC simulation and verification software won the Best Software Award in Metalworking Production magazine's MWP Awards. Brochure available
News from CGTech ( 6 May 2008)
MACH 2008 records 21% visitors increase
Compared with the last MACH event in 2006, the UK's MTA said that the MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition welcomed 21% more visitors and one exhibitor took orders for GBP 10 million.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 2 May 2008)
Steel continues to be preferred for cars
Used in 99% of all cars produced during 1997, steel will continue to be the preferred body structure material and advanced high strength steels is cost-effective in reducing car weights.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (30 April 2008)
Do not copy our multihead weighers - Ishida
Multihead weigher manufacturer Ishida has filed an injunction with the Regional Court of Dusseldorf, Germany, against a number of Chinese exhibitors.
News from Ishida Europe (29 April 2008)
Wire EDM machine gains award
During last week's UK MACH 2008 machine tool show, AgieCharmille's Cut 20 wire EDM won the top prize for the 'Best Physico-Chemical Machine Tool' at the MWP Awards.
News from Agie Charmilles (29 April 2008)
Capacitor maker gains Queen's Award
In recognition of Syfer Technology's FlexiCap capacitor termination technology, the company was recently award the UK's prestigious 2008 Queen's Award for Enterprise.
News from Syfer Technology (28 April 2008)
Metrology company gains technology awards
During the recent MACH 2008 exhibition, Renishaw gained two awards for product excellence at Metalworking Production magaine's MWP Awards Dinner held in Birmingham, UK. Brochure available
News from Renishaw (28 April 2008)
Wire joiner firm gains Queens Award
Manufacturer of a wire joiner, Gripple, has received a second Queen's Award for Enterprise - this time for the growth of its international business.
News from Gripple (25 April 2008)
Test and measurement firms gain UK awards
Measurement and testing systems manufacturers featured strongly among the recently announced winners of the UK's Queen's Award for Enterprise.
News from Queen's Awards Office (25 April 2008)
CNC punch press/laser builder sets up in Japan
German builder of CNC punch press, laser cutting and profiling and sheet metal working equipment, Trumpf, has invested US$14 million in a 4500m2 production plant in Japan. Brochure available
News from Trumpf (25 April 2008)
'Credit crunch' yet to damage manufacturing?
Although many UK business sectors have been hit by the 'credit crunch', Eqifax noted that manufacturing sectors are not yet severely affected, having decreased 2.8% to-date.
News from Equifax (14 April 2008)
CNC sliding head lathe supplier name changes
UK supplier of Citizen CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes, NC Engineering, has changed its name to Citizen Machinery UK, following the acquisition of NC Engineering shares by Citizen. Brochure available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 4 April 2008)
20 UK manufacturers shortlisted for MX Award
Twenty UK manufacturers have been shortlisted for the Institution of Mechanical Engineer's (IMechE) Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2008.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (25 March 2008)
Micro-machining centre builder expands
Builder of micro-machining centres has moved into an expanded factory, is taking on more people each week and expects to nearly double its machine tool output by 2009.
News from Deckel Grinders (25 March 2008)
Laser company is preferred Intel supplier
The Intel Corporation has awarded Rofin-Baasel as 2007 Preferred Quality Supplier for outstanding performance in providing products and services deemed essential to Intel's success. Brochure available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (24 March 2008)
Functional safety management system approved
TUV Rheinland certification recognises that ABB's functional safety management system complies with international standards and has all the relevant documentation.
News from ABB Automation (24 March 2008)
CAM supplier inaugurates 'Super-User' contest
CGTech has announced a VERICUT Super CAM user contest and participants will have a chance to win their choice of an iPod or 3Dconnexion 3D mouse. Brochure available
News from CGTech (19 March 2008)
Is engineering keeping UK economy alive?
UK manufacturing technologies sector is forecasting a strong growth of 10% in machine tool sales in 2008 and reflects positive trends in the engineering sector in the UK and Europe.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (18 March 2008)
UK machine tools makers show positive trend
The last quarterly survey for UK machine tool, tooling and manufacturing equipment shows a strong increase in orders and another increase is forecast for 2008 Q1.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (13 March 2008)
UK manufacturing ill equipped to face a downturn
With the prospects of a slowdown in the UK economy, the Society of Turnaround Professionals and GE Commercial Finance say retail, financial and manufacturing are most likely to be hit.
News from GE Commercial Finance (11 March 2008)
CAM experts can all be winners at MACH
CAM specialist Delcam will be offering MACH 2008 visitors the opportunity to use their CAM knowledge to win valuable prizes. Brochure available
News from Delcam (11 March 2008)
Interest rate hold is helpful, says MTA
MTA, the UK Manufacturing Technologies trade association, has welcomed the interest rate hold but believes the Bank of England must lower interest rates further still to properly support manufacturing
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (10 March 2008)
Establishing apprenticeships increase productivity
UK survey reported that 77% of employers believe apprenticeships make them more competitive, 76% say they provide higher overall productivity and 80% say apprenticeships reduce staff turnover.
News from Learning and Skills Council ( 3 March 2008)
Compressed air products firm gives satisfaction
A survey run for the British Compressed Air Society has shown that compressed air products company, Airchannel, scored top marks when it comes to overall customer satisfaction.
News from Airchannel (28 February 2008)
Surface preparation firm celebrates 100 years
Surface preparation and finishing machinery builder, Wheelabrator Group, is celebrating 100 years and owes its success to a continual emphasis on technology. Brochure available
News from Wheelabrator Group (27 February 2008)
UK manufacturers activity strongest since 1995
Reporting that product demand from UK manufacturers is at its strongest level since 1995, the UK's Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said that there are signs emerging of a growth slow-down.
News from CBI (21 February 2008)
Warning issued against 'non-compliant' switchgear
A switchgear supplier has estimated that up to 60% of withdrawable switchgear being sold into the UK market is non-compliant with the latest IEC standards for electrical switchgear.
News from Siemens UK (18 February 2008)
Going green - compliance is the main driver
Survey reports that manufacturing companies expect carbon-cutting to increase costs, so it is the need to comply that is the main driver for any change to 'going green'.
News from Genesys Conferencing (15 February 2008)
Training Awards seek manufacturing entries
The UK's The 2008 National Training Awards organisation is seeking stories of how training has transformed manufacturing businesses; closing date is April 28.
News from UK Skills (15 February 2008)
Interest rate cut welcomed, UK industry is strong
Commenting that the manufacturing technologies sector of UK industry is currently performing strongly, the UK's MTA regards the recent bank interest rate cut as further stimulus to economic growth.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (13 February 2008)
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