EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Decarbonising British Steel

British Steel is unveiling ambitious plans for the biggest transformation in its history: a £1.25bn proposal to become a clean, green and sustainable business by adopting electric arc furnace steelmaking.Following detailed analysis of its current operations, available technology and challenging market conditions, the company is proposing to accelerate its decarbonisation programme.The proposals, which are subject to appropriate Governmentsupport, could see British Steel install two electric arc furnaces;the first at its headquarters in Scunthorpe, and the second at its manufacturing site in Teesside.
For further information www.britishsteel.co.uk

Rolls-Royce Submarines welcomes ministers

Rolls-Royce Submarines recently hosted Richard Marles, Australia’s Deputy Prime Ministerand Minister for Defence, and Grant Shapps, UK Secretary of State for Defence, at its site in Raynesway, Derby.The visit included a tour of the nuclear-licenced site and a chance to meet some of the team dedicated to providing the reactors that will power both UK and Australian future attack submarines under the AUKUS agreement.The Ministers watched the fabrication of the first nuclear propulsion plant components for the UK’s SSN-AUKUS programme, one of the first stages in building the submarines.
For further information www.bit.ly/3CCG2UG

Produmax joins forces with ASG Group

Produmax, an aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Bradford, is integrating with the rapidly expanding ASG Group, based in Manchester. Produmax employs around 90 people and has worked at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing for the past 25 years, led by Jeremy and Mandy Ridyard.

Jeremy Ridyard says: “We have been on a remarkable journey for over two decades and this partnership will allow us to expand our reach and impact in the aerospace industry even further. ASG Group’s value of engineering excellence aligns perfectly with ours, and together we’re well-equipped to take on new opportunities. Our joint goal is to drive this business to in excess of £20m over the next five years.”
For further information www.asg-group.co

Partnership speeds landing gear development

Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’sadvanced air mobility (AAM) company, Hyundai WIA, a global automotive and aerospace parts manufacturer, and Mecaer Aviation Group, an Italy-based aeronautical company, are partnering to design and manufacture landing gear systems for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Hyundai WIA specialises in mass manufacturing and precision machine tools, while Mecaer focuses on designing and building aerospace-grade landing gear systems. The three partners are collaborating to improve the safety and overall performance of eVTOL vehicles.
For further information www.hyundai.com

AMRC to develop sustainable composites

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has secured funding for a new capability, the first-of-its-kind in the UK, to research and develop novel fibre-reinforced thermoplastic tapes. These recyclable materials have the potential to transform sustainability in composite manufacturing.The Multipurpose Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape (FRTT) Development Cell will take shape courtesy of a £1.7m grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, which is part of UK Research and Innovation.
For further information www.amrc.co.uk