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Telsonic UK doubles space

Telsonic UK has doubled the size of its Poole facility to meet increasing demand for its ultrasonic modules, systems and automated solutions. The additional 2400 sq ft of floor space, which incorporates another 325 sq ft conference room, is now fully operational. Furthermore, the additional floor space makes it possible for the company to maintain the best possible working environment, which in turn fosters the highest levels of both quality and performance. The space also provides extra space for new staff offices, customer meeting rooms and storage.
For further information www.telsonic.com

MTC to train Britishvolt apprentices

Apprentices at low-carbon battery manufacturing pioneer Britishvolt are to carry out their training at the Coventry-based Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre run by MTC Training. They will spend their first of four years at the AMTC before dividing their time between the centre and Britishvolt facilities. The first cohort of apprentices will begin in September, with the potential for hundreds more to follow in coming years. Britishvolt expects to employ more than 3000 people at its Northumberland gigafactory and recently announced a £200m battery manufacturing scale-up facility at Hams Hall in Warwickshire.
For further information https://the-amtc.co.uk

MGP delivers business support plea

A business support programme that has created and safeguarded over 10,000 manufacturing jobs is urging local authorities to ensure assistance remains in place under the new funding landscape. Bosses at the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), which provides grants and consultancy to SME manufacturers in 18 LEP regions, are warning that the potential gap between European Regional Development Funding and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund could see businesses left without the assistance they need. The MGP has delivered more than £13.5m in grants to 4300 companies over the past three years.
For further information www.manufacturinggrowthprogramme.co.uk

Mazak to open its doors in Worcester

Yamazaki Mazak is set to open the doors of its production facilities in Worcester to members of the public as part of the inaugural National Manufacturing Day on Thursday 7 July. National Manufacturing Day, co-ordinated by Make UK, aims to showcase the broad range of skilled, well-paid and rewarding career opportunities available to school leavers and graduates, as well and those looking to reskill at all levels. As part of its National Manufacturing Day open house, Mazak will be offering visitors guided tours of its European manufacturing plant. The site produces over 1000 machine tools a year.
For further information www.bit.ly/3y6bcmb

New ITC sales engineer

Ongoing expansion at Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has seen the cutting tool manufacturer add a new technical sales engineer to its expanding team. The appointment of Ben Morgan will bolster the sales support provided to manufacturers in the south of the UK, predominantly in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire. Morgan entered the industry as an engineering apprentice in 2011, learning his trade as a multi-axis programmer and machinist in the aerospace industry. He progressed to team leader before moving to another prestigious manufacturer and subsequently joining ITC.
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk