One of Shropshire’s oldest manufacturers is targeting more than £2.5m of new opportunities in 2022, as more companies tap into the firm’s unprecedented lead times and quality.Corbetts the Galvanizers, which celebrated its 160th birthday in 2020, has seen significant growth from the transport, street furniture, agriculture and construction sectors during the last 12 months, with…
Electrical measurement company Megger yesterday announced it has acquired the entire share capital of Metrycom, a provider of grid network sensors and analytics to the electrical supply industry.Metrycom supplies unique grid sensor and analytics solutions for online measurements, condition monitoring and fault location using extensive detection and prediction algorithms for medium and high voltage grid…
A significant £1.5m investment in a new high-speed production cell is helping a 159-year-old metal stamping specialist deliver a major contract to the Middle East.Brandauer, which employs 63 people at its Birmingham factory, has strengthened its long-term partnership with Bruderer by installing a BSTA410-100, which is capable of up to 41 tonnes, 1600 strokes per…
Digital investments will be key for manufacturers into 2022 and beyond. But where can we expect manufacturers to spend their money? Red Fern provides some insights…The UK is the ninth largest manufacturer in the world and it’s without a doubt that this industry is scaling at speed. Through 2021, as a specialist B2B manufacturing agency,…
9xb’s Rob Burns looks at eCommerce strategies via a case study from client Watco – a floor coatings and repair product operation which transitioned from traditional B2B sales to an award-winning online business.The manufacturing industry has undergone significant transformation over the past few years with the opportunity for growth and improved productivity in abundance. But…
iBASEt and ATS Global have announced a partnership that will help the former scale its roll-out of manufacturing operations solutions.iBASEt, the company that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained, today announced an expanded global partnership with ATS Global, the independent solution provider for smart digital transformation. The partnership will leverage ATS Global’s network…
The possibilities of the transition to Industry 4.0 manufacturing processes are limitless. However, the rise of digital technology and greater connectivity marks a new level of complexity for manufacturers in the context of cyber security. What is cyber resilience? Simply put cyber resilience is ensuring your digital infrastructure is equipped to withstand sustained cyber-attacks. The…
Waste management isn’t glamorous but it is a necessary part of the manufacturing process. Failure to comply with legislation could see a manufacturer fined and even its owners prosecuted. Add to that the fact that requirements are constantly evolving (for example, with the launch of the French Track Dechets system, and a new Waste Management…