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Seven days, seven thousand stainless fish
Following a commission from an international design consultancy, Precision Micro produced a shoal of stainless steel fish for a restaurant in the Seychelles. 01 Sep 2010
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Formula One skills protect troops from IEDs
Blast-proof pods from moulding, machining and composites subcontractor Formaplex are keeping troops safe in a new patrol vehicle. 01 Sep 2010
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Mill-turn investment for pipes and manifolds
Tube and machining subcontractor SL Engineering is supporting its expansion ambitions and SC21 commitment with a fifth multi-axis mill-turn lathe. 25 Aug 2010
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Lodent invests to boost press tool capacity
West Midlands toolmaker and subcontractor Lodent Precision has invested in two large machine tools that extend its ability to make and trial large press tools. 25 Aug 2010
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Spark and wire EDM for turbines
Precision toolmaking specialist Camcraft has bought three new EDM machines that will be used in the manufacture of mould tools and inserts for gas turbines. 25 Aug 2010
Offshore industry acts to head off skills shortages
The UK oil and gas industry is taking steps to avoid a repeat of previous skills shortages as it prepares for increased activity across the North Sea. 01 Sep 2010
Merc turns up the volume after stormy recession
Lancashire subcontractor Merc Engineering has invested £413,000 in machinery since March this year to meet the demands of its fast-growing customer base. 01 Sep 2010
MBO saves sheet metal company
The future of Gainsborough, Lincs, sheet metalworking and stainless steel fabrication firm, Bland Burgess & Hethershaw, has been secured in a management buyout by former director John Leach. 25 Aug 2010
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Seven days, seven thousand stainless fish
Following a commission from an international design consultancy, Precision Micro produced a shoal of stainless steel fish for a restaurant in the Seychelles. 01 Sep 2010
Plasma brings welding under control
William Hughes is applying the benefits of innovative plasma welding processes in the manufacture of wire products for consumer goods and car parts. 25 Aug 2010
Lodent invests to boost press tool capacity
West Midlands toolmaker and subcontractor Lodent Precision has invested in two large machine tools that extend its ability to make and trial large press tools. 25 Aug 2010
Spark and wire EDM for turbines
Precision toolmaking specialist Camcraft has bought three new EDM machines that will be used in the manufacture of mould tools and inserts for gas turbines. 25 Aug 2010
