EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Matsuura raises £31k+ for Stroke Association

Through the generous support of its customers, suppliers and staff, Matsuura UK has successfully raised £31,855 for the Stroke Association. This substantial amount was generated through a combination of donations made to the company’s JustGiving page and prizes for its raffle.

The decision to support the Stroke Association was particularly significant for Matsuura this year, as the company’s friend and retired director Dave Edwards recently suffered a stroke. Raising funds for the Stroke Association was Matsuura UK’s way of honouring Dave and contributing to an organisation that provides crucial support to individuals and families affected by stroke. The company would like to thank every contributor.

More information www.stroke.org.uk

CBE+ celebrates five years of excellence

CBE+, a multi-disciplinary subcontractor specialising in precision engineering, celebrated five years of engineering excellence with a recent open day at its 100,000 ft² manufacturing facility in Chesterfield. The event offered an exclusive opportunity for customers, prospective customers and suppliers to explore CBE+’s capabilities. More than 30 attendees witnessed the advanced manufacturing processes that position CBE+ as a major supply chain provider within the engineering industry. The business was born out of the 2017 acquisition of BG Engineering by Marie Cooper and Chris Brown.

More information www.cbeplus.com

Made Smarter launches peer network

Made Smarter North West has launched a new peer-to-peer network that aims to
accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers. The Digital Champions Network
brings together businesses that have engaged with Made Smarter’s adoption programme,
including graduates of its Leading Digital Transformation and Leading Change for Digital
Champions programmes.
The initiative will connect employees actively engaged in digitalisation, from the top floor to
the shop floor, at different stages of technology adoption. In-person and online events will
take place throughout the year that enable participants to share learning and experiences,
thus forging long-lasting connections.
More information www.madesmarter.uk

GE Aerospace signs net-zero charter

GE Aerospace has signed the Defence Aviation Net Zero Charter set out by the UK’s Ministry
of Defence (MOD). Scott Keating, regional GM – sales & business development for European
defence and systems at GE Aerospace, says: “This marks a significant step forward in our
efforts to collaborate and share best practices with our partners. It will help ensure that
defence aviation positively contributes to the UK Government’s net-zero ambitions and the
Royal Air Force’s aspirational goal to achieve net zero by 2040.”  
Shaun Harris, director support and chief engineer at the Royal Air Force, adds: “Defence
aviation must be able to retain its ability to operate globally, to defend the UK and its allies
in a changing climatic environment, while also significantly reducing our own carbon
emissions.” 
More information www.geaerospace.com

70 new jobs in Galway

Fastening solutions specialist PennEngineering is expanding its operations in Galway, a move that will create 70 new jobs over the next five years. The €14m expansion project, which involves the construction of a new building, includes a state-of-the-art technology and training centre, testing laboratories and a customer experience centre. The new jobs will span a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, training and more.

PennEngineering’s expansion project has support from the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Estimates suggest the work will be complete by January 2025.

More information www.pemnet.com/eu/