


“Game Changer” – Ceratizit, designs and manufactures unique step drill for Volz
Based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, Volz Engineering is a sub-contract machining company which services the automotive, aerospace and agricultural industries. With 6 CNC machines running 18 hours a day, Volz sends out more than 500 parts a week and there is no sign of this engineering firm slowing down the...
Aerospace leader joins UCLan
Former BAE Systems Director Andrew Schofield awarded Honorary Professorship An aerospace expert with more than 40 years’ industry experience has been awarded an Honorary Professorship at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Andrew Schofield, who worked for BAE Systems for more than 40 years, has joined the School of Engineering...
Airbus expands its Earth observation constellation with Pléiades Neo Next
Toulouse, 29 April 2024 – Airbus has launched the Pléiades Neo Next programme to expand its very high resolution Earth observation constellation. This new programme will result in new satellite assets and capabilities, including enhanced native resolution. As a first step of Pléiades Neo Next, Airbus is developing a new...
Bowers Group Triumph at MACH Exhibition 2024
Bowers Group is celebrating its most successful showcase to date at this year’s MACH Exhibition. Held at the NEC in Birmingham, the event marked a significant milestone for the company, highlighting its commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of metrology. "We're absolutely delighted with the fantastic response we...
Green Shield Group announces Lee Roberts as Franchise Manager
Lancashire-based renewable energy providers Green Shield Group has announced Lee Roberts as their new commercial franchise manager. Lee, who has been part of the Green Shield team working in sales for the last two years, has moved into the Franchise Management and Training role with the aim of expanding the...
First Class Degree Engineer returns to Burnley College to Inspire Apprentices Ahead of Final Assessments
An experienced engineer who graduated with distinction has returned to Burnley College to inspire Apprentices ahead of their final assessments. Scott Bentley explained to Apprentices how, instead of seeing their End Point Assessment (EPA) as a ‘final test’, they should see them as an opportunity to shine and express your...
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce New Programmes!
RISE – The ‘Chamber’s Academy programme for Female Leaders and Managers’ East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce the launch of RISE the ‘Chamber’s Academy programme for Female Leaders and Managers’ When women become leaders, they provide a different set of skills and imaginative perspectives. More importantly, female...