Brandauer seals £500k+ funding to charge new lamination technology

Brandauer seals £500k+ funding to charge new lamination technology

A leading metal pressings specialist has secured more than £500,000 of funding to help it develop new thin gauge laminates for use in an exciting electrification project. Brandauer, which employs 60 people at its factory in Birmingham, is proving out a manufacturing process for creating special stacks used in a new highly sustainable motor for the light commercial vehicle/off-highway sectors....

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Teepee Electrical harnesses new capacity to target £500,000 sales boost

Teepee Electrical harnesses new capacity to target £500,000 sales boost

A Black Country cable harness, wiring looms and panel assemblies specialist is targeting a 20% boost in sales after it secured a string of new contracts. Teepee Electrical, which supports clients in the automotive, rail, ‘blue light’ and electrification sectors, is looking to take turnover past the £3m mark as more customers tap into its ability to supply low, medium and high volumes. Following...

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Telford etching specialist plays its role in the future of transport and new energy applications

Telford etching specialist plays its role in the future of transport and new energy applications

Precision manufactured components in Telford are being increasingly used in the next generation of electric cars, medical components and for use in vehicles involved in space exploration. Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE) has bounced back from Covid-19 disruption to post an impressive 17% sales rise on pre-pandemic turnover and is now targeting £10m in sales by 2024 after enjoying an increase in...

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R&D investment pays off as AWI launches new ‘high-performance’ alloy

R&D investment pays off as AWI launches new ‘high-performance’ alloy

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire is starting the new year in style by introducing a new alloy to its expanding range. Black Country-based Alloy Wire International (AWI), which supplies to more than 5,000 customers across the world, has seen investment in its R&D programme pay off with the launch of INCONEL: 617, a Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum alloy...

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£250,000 ‘Worcester Presses’ investment helps Cotmor move forward with ambitious expansion plans

£250,000 ‘Worcester Presses’ investment helps Cotmor move forward with ambitious expansion plans

A £250,000 investment drive with Worcester Presses is helping a leading Black Country metal pressing specialist take advantage of new domestic and reshoring opportunities. Cotmor Tool & Presswork, which employs 16 people at its Brierley Hill factory, has seen sales soar to £2m following the easing of lockdown and is now setting its sights on an additional £1m of orders over the next 12...

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