Precision engineering solutions firm KMF Group has further improved its customer service for one of its longest standing and largest customers. Schneider Electric is now benefiting from a new automated system that will increase the speed and accuracy of its bookings. KMF has been focussing on joining up digital systems for both order entry and job control, which means Schneider can use a portal where both parties can access demand and view progress updates. A full line by line status is now transparent for complete order tracking. KMF will shortly roll-out the new digital integration to more key customers.

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A Midlands-based industrial collective is fighting back from COVID-19 disruption by winning more than £2m of new contracts. The Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), which comprises nine subcontract manufacturers and a specialist engineering design agency, has been able to use its expertise in tube manipulation, precision stampings and contract manufacturing to secure new clients in the agriculture, horticulture, healthcare and furniture production sectors.

Birmingham-based Brandauer is among those leading the charge, securing a £500,000 extension to an existing deal with a disposable razor manufacturer in the Middle East. The company secured the work against world-class competition, beating a design and distribution model to produce new tooling and deliver stainless-steel razor blade substrates in volume. The MAN Group employs over 2000 people across 21 factories, boasting nearly £150m of annual sales and export orders to more than 35 countries.

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One of Yorkshire’s fastest growing manufacturers has received recognition from the London Stock Exchange after posting £44m in sales over the past 12 months. Employing over 250 people, the Conservatory Outlet Group has been named in LSE’s annual publication of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’, highlighting firms that have significantly grown their own revenue and consistently outperformed industry peers. Conservatory Outlet’s success has prompted the start of a £500,000 staged investment in equipment, key infrastructural changes and a 10,000 sq ft factory expansion.

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www.conservatoryoutlet.co.uk

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has become the first UK member of a new global trade group to advance sustainability in additive manufacturing (AM). NMIS is one of 12 leading organisations to join the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), created to promote the environmental benefits of AM. AMGTA will serve as a key industry resource to educate the public and industry about these positive environmental benefits, in turn nurturing industry best practice and the adoption of AM as an alternative to traditional manufacturing.

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www.nmis.scot

Precision engineering solutions firm KMF Group has taken on five youngsters as the company continues its apprenticeship programme for the 10th year running. KMF Group invests in young people every year and, despite COVID-19, is not prepared to risk losing talent by changing its process now. The past decade has seen 100 apprentices come through the scheme, including 12 adult apprentices. This year, Shay Johnston, Aiden Sneyd, Oscar Evans, Kelly Palin and Kyle Marshall have joined the precision engineering business.
The apprentices will complete an engineering operating level 2 apprenticeship.

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