The Face of Magnesium is Changing as Demand Grows
01 Feb 2003
Forecasts show explosive growth in demand for magnesium over the next decade, driven largely by the automotive sector. With an expanding market and unmatched technology, Keronite and their licensees are not only taking the UK surface treatment industry to the forefront of world technology, but they are, quite literally, changing the face of magnesium.
Refurbishment Project Will Span Eight Years
01 Feb 2003
Redfern Stevens, Birmingham, has been awarded a contract to manufacture components for use during the refurbishment of approximately 700 London Underground sites including stations and depots, as well as on some parts of the drivers' carriages.
Despite Decline, Pressings are Up
01 Feb 2003
An increase in commercial vehicle registrations is one of the reasons that sales at Willenhall based George Carter (Pressings) Ltd have surpassed previous years. January 2003 sales were over 12% up on the same period last year.
Spirit of Ecstasy Poses on Precise Machined Footing
01 Feb 2003
Last month, DKW Engineering completed the machining of its first batch of 100 'Spirit of Ecstasy' castings for the new Rolls Royce plant in Chichester. It was DKW's in-depth knowledge of machining complex castings that first attracted Rolls Royce and Polycast (producers of the cast figurines), to the Portsmouth sited company for the precise machining of the famous Rolls Royce figurehead base.
'Clunk Click Every Trip' Celebrates 20 Years
01 Feb 2003
British transport secretary, Alistair Darling MP, has helped the motor industry commemorate the introduction of legislation to wear seat belts.






