Schaeffler completes acquisition of Ewellix

27 June, 2023

Daniel Westberg, CEO of Ewellix

The Schaeffler Group has completed the acquisition of Ewellix. This starts a new era for Ewellix being part of a large industrial group with a strong focus on industrial applications.

A&S International appointed as a master distributor for Hosepatch

22 June, 2023

A&S International has been appointed as a master distributor for the Australian company Hosepatch.

Attitudes to UK Industry: International Women in Engineering Day report

21 June, 2023

International Women in Engineering Day 2023 (INWED 23rd June) was recently profiled at an Editors’ briefing in London.

Manufacturing recovery continues despite challenges

19 June, 2023

Britain’s manufacturers are seeing a continued rebound in activity in the second quarter of the year, easing fears of a significant recession for the sector according to a survey published today by Make UK and accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.

The needs for a long-term industrial strategy that works for everyone

15 June, 2023

By Stephen Phipson CBE, Make UK CEO: Successive British Governments seem unable to stick to a long-term plan for economic growth. Instead, Businesses see a never-ending cycle of new initiatives and short-term fixes that fail to deliver sustained results.

Engineers Without Borders UK launches tool to address sustainability skills gap in engineering

13 June, 2023

Engineers Without Borders UK has launched the Global Responsibility Competency Compass, with support from the Royal Academy of Engineering. The tool was launched at Manufacturing & Engineering Week, which took place at Birmingham’s NEC.

£2 million programme to tackle sustainability challenges in the UK manufacturing industry

08 June, 2023

Digital Catapult and the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult have been awarded £2m from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions specifically designed to tackle major sustainability challenges in the UK manufacturing sector.

Paul Bailey appointed new CEO of Engineering Council

07 June, 2023

Paul Bailey has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Engineering Council. He took up the role in May following the retirement of Alasdair Coates.

‘Under the Surface of Health and Safety’ report released

05 June, 2023

RS, an omni-channel provider of product and service solutions including maintenance solutions and safety solutions, has released the ‘Under the Surface of Health and Safety’ report, based on findings from a survey that aimed to explore challenges and priorities for health and safety professionals in the current climate.

Changes to international recognition titles

01 June, 2023

There have been some changes to the titles available through the Engineering Council and how these are awarded. The International Engineering Technician (IntETn) is now being awarded through the Engineering Council for the first time, and some aspects of the European Engineer (EUR ING) title has recently changed.

Liverpool-based manufacturer doubles growth after Made Smarter support

30 May, 2023

A door and window manufacturer has doubled its growth and created 15 new jobs after investing £50,000 in technology, with the help of Made Smarter.

Oxford students and lecturers praise primary school engineering potential

24 May, 2023

students at St. Patrick's join in with science lessons at the University of Oxford

Primary school pupils impressed lecturers and engineering students at one of the world’s most prestigious universities with their futuristic visions of school buildings in 50 years’ time.

OAS apprentices take on the Emma Wiggs challenge

22 May, 2023

Leading engineering and apprentice training centre Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) has hosted double Paralympic Champion Emma Wiggs, to launch the new Emma Wiggs Challenge aimed at using design engineering to improve life for people with disabilities.

Routeco announces Swibox Automation acquisition

17 May, 2023

To meet rising demand for industrial automation products and services across Europe, a new acquisition has been completed with the Routeco Group acquiring Swibox Automation.

Thorite achieves record turnover

15 May, 2023

Compressed air and fluid power specialist Thorite achieved a record turnover of £20.9 million in 2022/23, a 5.5% increase on the previous year.