Coventry-based steering systems manufacturer Pailton Engineering has appointed Dave Pound as its new managing director. The family-run business is confident that Pound’s experience with tier-one automotive suppliers will help Pailton continue its upward trajectory. “The attraction was a business that is clearly doing well, but wants to do even better,” he explains. “Before taking this role, I had a lot of interaction with people here, from the family to the team members on the shop floor. It felt like everyone was ready to embrace change and I’m convinced that we can make a positive difference.”  

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Bowers Group hit top gear at its recent metrology open day, hosted in collaboration with the University of Wolverhampton Racing (UWR). The event, held at the university’s engineering hub in Telford, brought together industry professionals from over 20 companies for an action-packed day of precision measurement, live demonstrations and motorsport innovation.

Martin Hawkins, managing director at Bowers Group, said: “Precision and accuracy are at the core of both high-performance engineering and competitive motorsport, making our relationship with UWR the perfect model to present an engaging and insightful metrology open day. The relationships built and strengthened during the event are something we’re excited to develop further as we move forward.”

More information www.bowersgroup.co.uk

Vericut Optimizer is new stand-alone software said to maximise the potential of CNC machining programs. Users of Vericut Optimizer will discover data-driven optimisation strategies and tool paths that work with both speed and precision. While Optimizer is similar to Vericut’s existing Force module, the difference is its stand-alone configuration: machine shops do not require Vericut to take advantage of this machining advance. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to see Optimizer in action, Vericut UK is hosting monthly showcase webinars and offering a 20% discount on the software to all attendees.

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The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), which represents more than 200 companies and 70,000 employees, has agreed a strategic relationship with NatWest that will see the businesses work together to boost industry. The move is part of the organisation’s new approach to helping businesses navigate the complex economic landscape and will give members direct access to the bank’s specialist manufacturing team and suite of financial advice and services. There will also be the opportunity formanufacturers to feedback on current challenges and where opportunities exist.

More information www.thecbm.co.uk