This role is based in Plymouth, UK at Fine Tubes Limited, which is part of AMETEK’s Specialty Metal Products division. Ametek manufactures high-quality precision metal tubes for demanding technical applications in Aerospace, Nuclear, Energy, Medical, Oil and Gas and...
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WEAF Welcomes New Members Phase 3 CNC Ltd
28 Aug
Phase 3 CNC Ltd are CNC machinery repair specialists. Delivering the shortest possible lead times to an on-site engineer; we assist in keeping your downtime to a minimum. * Diagnosis & Repair * Planned Maintenance * Machine Refurbishment We also specialise in the...
WEAF Welcomes New Members Concordia International Forwarding Ltd
16 Aug
Established in 1978, Concordia is a 24/7 ‘Time Critical’ International Logistics and Freight Forwarding Company operating 365 days a year. We have built our global reputation on specialist expertise and great customer relation. Concordia has established itself...
WEAF Welcomes new members Needles & Pins UK Ltd
15 Aug
Needles & Pins UK Ltd are an expert, ISO 9001:2015 UKAS certified, industrial sewing company specialising in Ground Support Equipment for the global aviation industry. We produce covers for large aircraft, helicopters and all manner of shaped and sized...
The next PEMC Industrial Solutions event is scheduled for 18 September 2019 and is focussed on (but not exclusive to) the marine tech sector
12 Aug
How do your Products Perform in Harsh Environments? (part of the PEMC Industrial Solutions event series (2018 – 2020)) Wednesday 18 September 2019 (09.30 – 13.30) University of Plymouth How can Electron Microscopy be used to support companies in the marine tech...
Woodford Engineering Consultancy recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise
31 Jul
On 24th July, Woodford Engineering Consultancy had the great honour of welcoming the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Paul Griffiths DL to our head office in Cheadle Hulme. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant made the formal presentation of the Queen’s Award for...
WEAF CEO Colin Turner Awarded Fellowship by the Royal Aeronautical Society
16 Jul
The West of England Aerospace Forum’s CEO Colin Turner has been awarded a Fellowship by the Royal Aeronautical Society. A Fellowship in the RAeS is the highest grade attainable and is only bestowed upon those who have made outstanding contributions, attained a...
Paris Air Show Round Up
2 Jul
The International Paris Air Show was a highly successful week for WEAF with visits from over 100 different companies to the stand. We supported five South West companies, helping them attend this year’s biggest global aerospace trade show; Ametek Specialty Metals,...
Showcase your innovation at the UK’s largest annual engineering event
2 Jul
Advanced Engineering Show - Enabling Innovation Advanced Engineering is on the lookout for start-ups to showcase their inventions as part of its innovation zone. As the UK’s largest annual exhibition for manufacturers and supply chain professionals, the...
Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts. We have been cleared to land at Le Bourget Airport
7 Jun
It's less than two weeks to go until the 53rd International Paris Air Show, WEAF will be taking stand G160 in the UK Pavilion, Hall 2B. Let us know if you are going to be there, come and chat to the team! Meet the WEAF members who will be exhibiting with us…...
WEAF member Barden Bearings – Plymouth's factory saved from closure securing 400 South West High Technology Jobs
7 May
WEAF is pleased to share some excellent news regarding Plymouth based Barden Bearings. A deal has been completed by the German-based parent firm Schaeffler Group, which owns the Barden Corporation (UK) Ltd factory in Estover, to sell the plant to HQW Holding...
Clarendon Specialty Fasteners Ltd wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth
1 May
Swindon based distribution company Clarendon Specialty Fasteners announced on Tuesday 23 April 2019 that it has been awarded with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Clarendon is a market leading supplier of fasteners, components and hardware for the...