Only a few months ago, North America’s Integrated Power Services (IPS) acquired Houghton International, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This acquisition marks IPS’s first significant expansion into the European market, leveraging Houghton International’s established presence and reputation.
As a global manufacturer and supplier of fasteners and c-class components, Optimas has a wealth of experience in supporting industrial producers who are looking to find greater value in their fastener usage.
Ben, the automotive industry charity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Clift as its new CEO, effective from 1st November 2024. Rachel will succeed Zara Ross, who has served as Ben’s CEO since July 2016 and has now decided to retire.
In November 2023 at the Lab Innovations and Advanced Engineering show, Applied Integration showcased their innovative robot application featuring the ABB GoFa robot arm and the Cambrian vision system. This remarkable combination demonstrated how advanced robotics and vision technology can seamlessly collaborate to address complex tasks in laboratory environments. The highlight of this demonstration was the precise and efficient picking of clear test tubes, showcasing the unparalleled capabilities of the Cambrian vision system.
Silverstone has completed the first phase of a multimillion-pound development in Hebburn, which will build capacity for growth for a major construction equipment company.
North East-based law firm Hay & Kilner has revealed significant growth in the last 12 months, adding a further 20 team members to meet demand.
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), the UK’s largest automotive cluster, has secured £1.9m, to get more people into work in the region’s advanced manufacturing sector, including a range of technical apprenticeships in the Sunderland area.
TR Chai Yi Precision Fastenings Manufacturing, now part of the Trifast plc group of companies, is celebrating the launch of its Chinese manufacturing facility in the key industrial city of Dongguan, within the Guangdong Province, capitalising on years of increasing demand in the region.
In the ever-evolving world of automotive manufacturing, where every detail counts towards achieving excellence, there exists a crucial yet often underestimated element: engineered fasteners. While they may seem like small components in the grand scheme of building a vehicle, these fasteners play a monumental role in enhancing performance and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
As vehicle builds become more complex, manufacturers look towards a portfolio of consolidated parts to help make their supply chain more efficient.This is no different for a vehicle interior manufacturer. From navigation systems to body panels, each aspect of a vehicles interior requires durable, high-quality fasteners.
