3DT expands service range thanks to CNC acquisition

Jun 29, 2022

Wolverhampton-based 3D Tooling Technologies (3DT) is set to expand its operations following the acquisition of new hardware from Chester Machine Tools, facilitated by funding from Paragon SME Lending. The five-figure package will see the specialists in product and component prototype development, design and manufacturing expand the range of services now available to clients, including steel...

Worcestershire schools wanted as Design & Make Challenge returns to raise manufacturing’s profile with young people

Jun 23, 2022

One of the UK’s leading independent events for engaging young people in engineering is returning for the first time since Covid-19 struck. The Design & Make Challenge, which is organised by the Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), will take place on July 12 at the WMG Academy for Young Engineers in Solihull and is on the hunt for additional Worcestershire schools to take part. Nearly forty...

Crowe to highlight advanced manufacturing technologies in key Midlands briefing

Jun 14, 2022

National audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe is teaming up with experts from the manufacturing sector to present a major briefing on the future of advanced technologies. The event will take place at The School of Engineering at the University of Birmingham on Wednesday, June 29. The briefing includes Crowe, in association with the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies to Create, Activate...

OLPRO set to double sales after investing in new bottling and labelling plant

May 19, 2022

Worcestershire-based outdoor brand OLPRO is set to double the number of chemical products it sells after investing in a new bottling and labelling plant. Previously OLPRO would outsource the supply of tens of thousands of chemical products before selling them on its e-commerce website. However, the new investment means that the company is now able to create double the number of chemical products...

Midlands liquid filling firm Project 7 celebrates first anniversary with new contract

May 11, 2022

A Worcestershire firm that fills everything from screenwash to soft drinks in flexible spouted pouches to cut plastic use by up to 85% is celebrating its first anniversary with a contract to sustainably package a leading motorcycle engine oil. Project 7 has won the contract to fill and package one of the best-selling motorcycle maintenance products in the Silkolene range to support parent...