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Doncasters Group
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20-30 Derby Road
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DE73 8FF
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Listing of all 21 news releases from Doncasters Group:
Doncasters adds on fastener systems capability
For aerospace applications, Doncasters has introduced a wide range of fasteners, such as nut plates, anchor plates, gang channels, washers, bolts, pins, rivets, brackets, nuts and so on.
News from Doncasters Group (21 July 2008)
Doncasters invests more in plasma-arc spraying
Aero engine components manufacturer is to invest GBP 175,000 to develop its plasma-arc spraying facility for applying various metallic and ceramic coatings onto components.
News from Doncasters Group (15 July 2008)
Lean manufacturing boosts turbocharger output
A manufacturer of turbocharger wheels reports that lean manufacturing initiatives have improved efficiency and working conditions as well as the business' environmental footprint.
News from Doncasters Group (21 December 2007)
Forging, casting group to machine Airbus airfoils
Precision components supplier, Doncasters Group, is to machine the airfoils for a high pressure turbine nozzle guide vane for the TP400-D6 engine used in the Airbus Military A400M transport aircraft.
News from Doncasters Group (17 July 2007)
Lean manufacturing with six sigma and Kaiken
A series of lean manufacturing projects resulted in financial savings of more than GBP200,000 in a year for Ross and Catherall following adoption of the Doncasters' Lean Sigma Charter.
News from Doncasters Group ( 8 June 2007)
Fasteners and precision components acquisiation
Doncasters has completed its acquisition of North American based manufacturer of fasteners and precision components, FastenTech, from Citigroup Venture Capital for around $492 million.
News from Doncasters Group (22 May 2007)
Precision casting for gas turbine industry wins
Doncasters Precision Castings, a manufacturer for the gas turbine industry, has been presented with an award for supplier growth by client General Electric.
News from Doncasters Group (21 May 2007)
Precision casting for aeroplane engine
Doncasters has won a contract worth 40m euros to manufacture low pressure (LP) directionally solidified (DS) investment cast blades for the Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engine.
News from Doncasters Group ( 2 May 2007)
Torque tubes forged for aircraft brakes
User application article The Doncasters Group has been selected by Dunlop Aerospace Braking Systems, a division of Meggitt, to manufacture torque tubes for the Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft programme.
News from Doncasters Group ( 7 February 2007)
Intermetallic materials for foundry research
Doncasters has been selected as the foundry partner in a major pan-European applied materials project researching the use of high performance intermetallic materials to manufacture gas turbine blades.
News from Doncasters Group (22 January 2007)
Technical appointments for subcontract foundry
The Doncasters Group has announced two new technical appointments to its Medical Technologies division in the UK.
News from Doncasters Group (23 November 2006)
Energy efficiency project reduces usage by 14%
User application article The Doncasters Group has implemented a major energy efficiency project at Doncasters Blaenavon, which is set to reduce energy usage by 14%.
News from Doncasters Group (16 November 2006)
Aerospace, gas turbine and super alloy appointment
The Doncasters Group has announced the appointment of Paul Strothers as Divisional Chief Executive - Power Systems.
News from Doncasters Group (16 October 2006)
UK Doncasters Group sell-off completed
Dubai International Capital, the international investment arm of Dubai Holding, has announced that it finalised its acquisition of UK-based Doncasters Group for GBP 700 million.
News from Doncasters Group (15 June 2006)
Divisional managing director appointed for IGT
Doncasters Group has appointed John Merritt as Divisional Managing Director of its Industrial Gas Turbine Division a supplier of critical components and engine-ready assemblies.
News from Doncasters Group (12 May 2005)
Centrifugal investment casting gains a 'first'
User application article Advanced centrifugal investment casting will be used to produce undercarriage torque tubes from a complex titanium alloy and is the first time investment castings are being used this way in Europe.
News from Doncasters Group (25 April 2005)
Specialist metalforming technology to be shown
A core manufacturing capabilities include superalloy production, investment precision casting, precision metalforming and a wide range of specialist fabrication processes will be shown in Paris.
News from Doncasters Group (20 April 2005)
Doncasters allies with Hamilton Sunstrand
The Doncasters Group has entered into an alliance with Hamilton Sundstrand to manufacture turbo-machinery for the Boeing 787 auxiliary power unit, the APS5000.
News from Doncasters Group (23 February 2005)
Restructuring focuses on customer relations
Doncasters has made some significant changes within its management structure as it moves to streamline operations and enhance its responsiveness to customer
News from Doncasters Group ( 7 May 2003)
Investment caster celebrates 50th year
Doncasters Precision Castings - Deritend is marking its 50th anniversary in the manufacture of investment cast airfoils and turbocharger blades for the Industrial Gas Turbine industries.
News from Doncasters Group ( 5 May 2003)
'Kaizen' and 'lean' sharpens turbine blade output
