The latest edition of Industrial Tooling Corporation’s (ITC) annual product catalogue is now available. This 18^th edition features many new product updates and developments from the Tamworth-based cutting tool manufacturer. The publication includes everything from drilling, milling, reaming, threading and thread milling solutions, through to specialist milling lines. Extensive sections cover cutting tools for machining aluminium, steel, heat-resistant alloys and exotic materials, as well as glass- and carbon-fibre composite materials. The publication is available online and in print. For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk

Global battery manufacturer Alexander Battery Technologies (ABT) is to recruit and heavily invest in its UK and overseas sites as it embarks on an ambitious growth strategy to meet rising worldwide demand. The Peterlee-based company, which designs and manufactures customised rechargeable battery packs, has enjoyed strong growth in the past 12 months with turnover rising to £18m for 2023. Since embarking on a five-year growth plan, ABT has seen revenues rise by around 30% during the last year. Now celebrating its 40^th anniversary, the company wants to achieve a £100m annual sales within the next four years.

For further information www.alexandertechnologies.com

NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is inviting local professionals, business owners, industry leaders and Hereford’s A-level and HE students to its Future of Work conference on 16 May. This free conference and educational event will discuss how evolving trends are shaping work environments. The conference encompasses four sessions: exploring how technologies are shaping the future of work; understanding the role of human skills in a tech-driven world; discussing the significance of EDI and workplace innovation for future readiness; and preparing an approach to future skills.

For further information www.bit.ly/3J8s7cf