30th birthday for MecWash

MecWash Systems, a specialist in industrial parts washing technology, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Working alongside some of the most prominent names in manufacturing, such as Rolls-Royce, Brompton Bicycle, BAE, Eaton, JCB, Husco, Renishaw and Jaguar Land Rover, MecWash has developed component cleaning systems for the most complex applications. The UK based manufacturer says it has built unique insight and expertise for parts cleaning challenges across a spectrum of industries, including aerospace, automotive, fluid power, defence and medical.

For further information www.mecwash.com

Sales manager appointment

GF Machining Solutions, a milling, EDM, laser and additive manufacturing machine and automation systems supplier, has appointed Gary Purcell as its new sales manager for the whole of Ireland (Republic and North). Purcell was previously applications engineering manager at Waterford-based Schivo Medical, a contract manufacturer specialising in the medical device and life sciences sectors. Although already established as a key partner with Irish medical component manufacturers, Ireland’s med-tech sector provides GFMS, through its latest appointment, with significant business opportunities.

For further information www.gfms.com

ETG raises standard with ISO certificates

The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has made it a double whammy by becoming ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. ETG, a machine tool and turnkey solution provider, has implemented the accreditations to demonstrate its commitment and compliance to environmental and quality standards. The company has also established a Quality & Environmental Management System (QEMS). ETG’s managing director Martin Doyle says: “ISO certification is a marker of our commitment to customer excellence and it will help identify opportunities to enhance our already impeccable service levels.”

For further information www.engtechgroup.com

Exhibition to host 10th annual skills awards

Enginuity, the charity dedicated to supporting UK engineering and manufacturing employers by finding new ways to close skills gaps and open opportunities, is celebrating its 10th annual Skills Awards during Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week on 5 June at the NEC in Birmingham. The awards recognise apprentices, pioneers of skills development and innovative engineers who are passionately and diligently tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. Winners of both the T Level Student Award and the apprenticeship categories stand to gain a £1000 prize, with two runners-up in each category receiving £500.  

For further information www.enginuity.org/skills-awards-2024 

Bend TecDay 2024 Success

Trumpf’s Bend TecDay 2024, held at the company’s Luton headquarters in February, proved a resounding success with an impressive number of visitors attending from both existing and potential customers. The highlight of the event for visitors was to get up close and personal with Trumpf’s new TruBend Series 1000 press brake. Designed as the ideal entry to Trumpf bending solutions, the new TruBend 1000 impresses with simple and reliable operation at high levels of precision and speed.

The new machine set the theme for Bend TecDay 2024, delivering an easy-to-understand introduction to the Trumpf world of bending and focusing on all the essentials that help manufacturers start their bending journey. The company says that its TruBend Series 1000 centres on what really counts with its sturdy system structure, high-quality components and intuitive programming system, reducing the skill level required for operation.

For further information www.trumpf.com