Sheffield Forgemasters has started its latest drive to recruit 19 apprentices for September, across a wide range of disciplines.Following the historic company’s acquisition by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) last year, successful applicants will join one of the country’s most advanced manufacturing businesses during a hugely exciting period and become part of an award-winning apprenticeship…
Manufacturing jobs are changing. Factories of the future will continue to see a rise in automation, changing demographics, and an emphasis on knowledge-based positions.There also seems to be a shifting mentality towards manufacturing jobs. With the next generation of workers less inclined to enter the manufacturing industry, factories around the world are facing the risk…
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…
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, BAE Systems has found that young people have a strong preference towards their local community when it comes to looking for their future career, with the vast majority (86%) of 16-24 year olds surveyed saying they want to secure a job close to where they live.As well as a strong…
A leading digital manufacturer is setting its sights on a £multi-million opportunity after it secured a prestigious supplier accreditation for the aerospace, security, space and defence industries.Having supported the sector for several years, Protolabs is now officially recognised as a fully compliant and credible supplier to major businesses within the associated industries. JOSCAR (Joint Supply…
A Wolverhampton-based training provider is ramping up activities to help the rail sector meet an anticipated 120,000 staff shortfall.National Infrastructure Solutions (NIS), launched by former youth international footballer and Royal Marine Commando Davie Carns, in 2018, is looking to support hundreds of local workers to retrain and upskill to take advantage of a ‘once in…
The Manufacturer is pleased to announce that Capgemini will be sponsoring and judging the category of Young Manufacturer of the Year at the TMMX Awards 2022, which will be held as part of Digital Manufacturing Week in Liverpool from 14-18 November.The current ageing workforce, and lack of young people entering the sector, has been well…
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 young engineer who helped support the NHS during the early stages of the pandemic is looking to inspire the next generation to choose a career in industry.Luke Thomas, who is looking to study a Chartered Management Degree alongside his role with the Needham Group in Whitchurch, was a recipient of the prestigious Arkwright Engineering…
Bed and mattress manufacturer Dreams has ramped up production and distribution across its four Black Country sites thanks to its partnership with one of the West Midlands’ leading recruitment agencies.MET Recruitment has overcome the national shortage of staff to recruit more than 100 employees for the UK’s leading bed specialist in the last few months,…
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,…