INWED 2026 | Engineering Intelligence starts with people
How T Level industry placements are helping businesses build the workforce of the future This International Women in Engineering Day, we're celebrating the theme of Engineering Intelligence by highlighting the people bringing new ideas, technical skills and fresh perspectives into engineering and manufacturing workplaces in England. Businesses like Quantamatic, Lyndhurst...
Epicor ERP named industry leader for third consecutive year
Epicor ERP has once again been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises, based on completeness of vision and ability to execute. This is the third year in a row that Epicor has achieved leadership status in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, reinforcing its...
BCW Group Acquires Lupton & Place to Strengthen Manufacturing Offering
BCW Group (Intl) Limited has acquired the business and assets of Lupton & Place Burnley, a specialist aluminium die-casting operation with annual revenues of approximately £12 million and a workforce of around 120 people. Both companies are based in Burnley, Lancashire, bringing two established local manufacturers together under a single...
Successfully certified to TISAX, VDA 6.4 and DIN EN ISO 9001: MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG meets the highest standards in information security and quality
MAPAL Dr. Kress SE & Co. KG, headquartered in Aalen, successfully completed the TISAX certification at Assessment Level 3 in April 2026, thereby meeting the highest requirements for confidentiality and availability. In the same month, the certifications according to VDA 6.4 or DIN EN ISO 9001 were renewed. Especially in...
MURRAY Launches The MURRAY LAB – LIVE! to Unveil Landmark Uniform Research and Innovation Platform
An exclusive C-suite event at The Slate, University of Warwick on 7 July 2026 marks the public launch of The Murray Lab and new research connecting uniform to performance, trust and commercial outcomes On 7 July 2026, Murray will host The Murray Lab – Live! at The Slate, Warwick Conferences...
From Chemicals to Precision Engineering: Manufacturers Increasingly Turning to Solar to Improve Energy Resilience
Green Shield Group completes 1.67MWp of commercial solar installations during record growth in solar adoption. Lancashire, UK – May 2026 – Lancashire-based renewable energy specialist Green Shield Group has completed more than 1.67MWp of commercial solar installations across several major UK manufacturing facilities, as businesses increasingly invest in on-site renewable...
The Hidden Cost of “Good Enough” Manufacturing
In manufacturing, major failures are easy to identify. Machine breakdowns, scrapped components and missed deadlines demand immediate attention because their impact is visible and immediate. The greater challenge often comes from the issues that do not appear urgent. Small inefficiencies such as; slightly extended cycle times, inconsistent tool life, repeated...
