Category Archives: People

New composite engineering skills framework to be led by new chairman

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Semta, the sector skills body for science, engineering and advanced manufacturing, is today (8 May) launching a new ‘Composite Engineering Apprenticeship Framework’ and a change in the leadership of the group that will oversee its implementation. New strategy group chairman … Continue reading →

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Top industrialist Jeans joins Renishaw

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

The engineering and manufacturing plc Renishaw has appointed John Jeans (pictured) as a non-executive director. In an industrial career spanning more than 35 years, Jeans (age 63) held senior leadership positions in several global companies including Smith & Nephew, Bristol … Continue reading →

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New Midlands manufacturing chief promises to prioritise MAS delivery

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

The new Chairman of the West Midlands Manufacturing Consortium (WMMC) says that delivering the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) contract and unleashing the region’s engineering potential will his main aim. John Russell (pictured) – who has held senior positions at the … Continue reading →

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Rolls secures 2000 jobs and boosts order book

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Ahead of its 2012 results published today, Britain’s blue chip aerospace and defence contractor Rolls-Royce announced a new ten-year contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) that the company says will sustain up to 2000 UK jobs. R-R said the … Continue reading →

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BFA winner continues to invest in plant and people

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

The metrology to medical products group Renishaw has confirmed that it is continuing to invest for growth, despite global economic uncertainties and short-term fluctuations in its business activity levels. Renishaw – whose Woodchester, Gloucestershire facility picked up the Best Electronics … Continue reading →

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Rolls-Royce appoints Lord Gold to review compliance after bribery concerns

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Aero engine maker Rolls-Royce has announced the appointment of Lord Gold to lead a review of its compliance procedures following last month’s revelation that the company had provided information to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) relating to concerns about bribery … Continue reading →

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Allison Transmission appoints new UK boss

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Allison Transmission – the world’s largest manufacturer of fully-automatic commercial, bus and military vehicle transmissions – has appointed James Coleman (pictured) to manage its UK and Irish operations. Coleman has worked for Allison for more than 30 years and was … Continue reading →

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Anglian celebrates loyal workforce

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

A factory manager with over 40 years’ on the shop floor is among those being honoured for a combined 750 years service at the window and door manufacturing firm Anglian. At a celebratory ceremony in Norwich, 21 employees were presented … Continue reading →

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Bentley appoints Euro operations boss at Crewe

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

Bentley Motors has announced the appointment of Bart Gerris (pictured) as Regional Director for Europe. He will head up European operations for Bentley and will be based at the Crewe factory. Gerris joins Bentley from PGA Netherlands, a wholly owned … Continue reading →

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Rolls COO decides on retirement

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

Aero engines giant Rolls-Royce has announced that its chief operating officer Mike Terrett (pictured), has decided to retire at the end of the year. He has worked for Rolls-Royce for 34 years and, said his retirement notice “has been instrumental … Continue reading →

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