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Category: Case Study

How Barton Cold-Form Delivered 6 Week Lead Time in Just 6 Days

Posted on July 21, 2025 | by Optimas_Admin

Optimas Solutions UK manufacturing division, Barton Cold-Form, demonstrated the power of local, in-house manufacturing. The Droitwich-based plant prevented a major OEM production shutdown in under a week.

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Posted in Case Study, NEAA News | Tagged distribution, fasteners, manufacturing, supply chain, UK manufacturing

Digital Testbed Tool Shows Promise for Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability

Posted on March 21, 2025 | by Laura Gage

The NEAA recently attended the final presentation for the Digital Testbed, a new tool with the potential to revolutionise supply chain management launched by the Centre for Digital Supply Chain Excellence in Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University.

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Posted in Case Study, NEAA News

Snorkel delivers scissor lift to RS Industrial Services to support fleet upgrade and growth plans

Posted on March 13, 2025 | by Laura Gage

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Snorkel delivers scissor lift to RS Industrial Services to support fleet upgrade and growth plans
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NEAA Collaboration: Komatsu Partners with AR Power to install solar

Posted on March 7, 2025 | by Laura Gage

Long-standing NEAA members, Komatsu UK Ltd and AR Power have teamed up on a project which will help the Birtley-based manufacturer reduce their reliance on energy from the grid and their CO2 emissions.

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Posted in Case Study, Member Spotlight, NEAA News

Middlesbrough College student lands prestigious apprenticeship with leading software firm

Posted on February 10, 2025 | by Laura Gage

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NEAA member, Applied Integration, a prominent player in the robotics and software industry, offers apprenticeship to Middlesbrough College student.
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Horizon Works delivers design support for the NEAA’s 10 year anniversary celebration

Posted on December 5, 2024 | by Laura Gage

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International B2B marketing agency, Horizon Works, becomes the NEAA’s creative partner for its tenth anniversary.
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Positive About Inclusion partners with Nissan Sunderland Plant to support their drive for diversity and inclusion

Posted on December 4, 2024 | by Laura Gage

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North East diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultancy works with Nissan Sunderland Plant on a range of initiatives to enhance workplace inclusivity and a sense of belonging.
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AR Power complete commercial solar installation for SMD

Posted on September 24, 2024 | by Laura Gage

Commercial solar installers AR Power, based in Washington, have recently completed a commercial solar installation for a well-known company in the North East.

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Posted in Case Study, NEAA News

Material Tracking for Manufacturing

Posted on July 25, 2024 | by Laura Gage

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Use case for Real Time Location Systems from NEAA member, Virtual Manufacturing.
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Collaborative production line upgrade at world-class off-highway manufacturer

Posted on April 4, 2024 | by Laura Gage

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Turnmill Engineering assisted Komatsu UK with engineering solution to meet new production targets.
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