A new approach to improve the competitiveness of the British aerospace industry was unveiled today; “NMCL” has been successfully piloted by SMMT Industry Forum with companies in the North West of England. A £10 million programme to help make the UK’s advanced aerospace manufacturing supply chain more competitive was launched by new Business and Industry […]
Paul Heard has been appointed the new Chief Executive of SMMT Industry Forum, the consultancy and training provider for manufacturers, set up by the UK government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and vehicle manufacturers, whose mission is to improve the competitiveness of UK manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace and other sectors. Heard […]
Synergy will help accelerate development of core technology ultimately enabling engineers to achieve lower weight and increased energy efficiency Alvant, a leading specialist in the manufacture of aluminium matrix composites (AMC) materials, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a view to furthering a strategic partnership with advanced materials technology company 3M to accelerate development […]
Family company buys into Pacifica Home Services Empowering the dynamically-growing heat pump segment Durham/Allendorf (Eder), 20.01.2022 – The internationally active Viessmann Group has taken a majority stake in Pacifica Home Services Ltd. (PHS), simultaneously backing the reinvestment of the Management team. The deal includes the acquisition of Oakes Energy Services Ltd, which will be integral […]
Gas Safe and warranty registrations can now be made anytime and anywhere; “saves an hour a week in admin,” says installer. Telford, UK – Viessmann has introduced an app that enables installers to register new boilers quickly and simply on their tablets and smartphones. It is designed to reduce the time spent by installers on […]
Cataclean, the fuel and exhaust system cleaner for diesel, petrol and hybrid vehicles, will sponsor the British Motorsport Marshals Club (BMMC) overalls for the next three years. The partnership deepens Cataclean’s involvement in British motorsport, building on the Liverpool company’s sponsorship of DRM Motorsport in the Renault UK Clio Cup Championship. New orders for the […]
Boiler manufacturer giving away domestic and commercial flue gas analysers worth up to £911 Telford, UK – Viessmann has launched a special promotion for installers of all Vitodens range domestic and commercial boilers, from 13 kW up to 150 kW. From now until the end of June 2018, installers purchasing 10 Vitodens boilers will be […]
AMCs selected to deliver a 30 per cent weight reduction, assisting the aerospace industry’s drive to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions Alvant, the leader in Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs) component design and manufacture, has been appointed to work on a two-year, £28m project titled ‘Large Landing Gear of the Future.’ Alvant is participating in […]
Technology arm of America’s Cup racing team looked to Formula One and automotive simulators to test design directions earlier, reduce the development cycle and improve race strategy and results. Artemis Technologies, a spin off from America’s Cup challenger Artemis Racing has developed a new fast craft simulator with Cruden. The simulator runs on Cruden’s Panthera […]
Tradespeople across the UK volunteer their time and skills to help others, while also benefitting themselves – this is the message of a new video to mark Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June). Bradford, UK – Created by heating systems manufacturer Viessmann the heart-warming 3 minute film showcases the charitable efforts of a number of skilled heating engineers who […]