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27/07/2010
Open Mind CAM Software - JK Engineering
When John Kenny left his job to start JK Engineering Ltd in 2001, the philosophy was to acquire the
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26/07/2010
Mikron 5 axis Machining Centre - Midland Precision Engineering
The catalyst behind MPE’s investment in the HSM 600U ProdMod machine was the Company’s successful
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20/07/2010
Mazak Quick Turn Nexus CNC Lathes - Williams & Co Ltd
“We have invested heavily in manufacturing systems and machine tool capacity to bring the business..
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19/07/2010
Wire and Spark erosion Machine Tools from Agie - Camcraft Ltd
The 3 machine tools replace older, less sophisticated EDM technology that Camcraft had at its
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'Optimistic outlook' for precision engineering
Story added 13 November 2008.
The future of the precision engineering industry in the UK is optimistic, one expert says.Despite the turbulent economy facing the country over the next few years, engineering sector marketing firm Energi Technical believes business owners have reason to be positive about the future.
Managing director Richard Blackburn says the precision engineering sector took a "real bashing" during the 1980s and 1990s and points out that those firms that are still around are made of "pretty tough stuff".
Speaking to Business Weekly, he adds: "Moreover, these companies are run by very capable businessmen, businessmen that have survived and grown their businesses with minimal support from the government or EU coffers."
There are many precision engineering firms in the UK that have grown organically and invested carefully for the future, he explains.
As well as this, the sector will be an important source of employment for years to come, particularly in the east of England, Mr Blackburn states.
This week, Norwich-based precision engineering firm Acro celebrated its move into milling machine work.
Since investing in a vertical machining centre last year, the firm has "been busy every day" since.
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