The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) is now offering manufacturers the opportunity to cut costs, reduce CO2 and reach their environmental responsibilities with its new Powerstar Amorphous core transformers, which are available for new and used machine tools. Despite the initial cost being slightly higher than conventional transformers, over 10 years, the new Powerstar Amorphous core transformers yield an average saving of £25,500 with a CO2 emission reduction of almost 40,000 kg. Multiplying this saving by the number of machine tools on the shop floor means the cost reduction can be significant.

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This year, Leeds manufacturer and supplier of standard parts and machine accessories, WDS Components Ltd, celebrates its 70th anniversary. Supplying industries around the world, the company says that the key to its success is a focus on product quality, fast availability and competitive pricing. Furthermore, retaining its manufacturing operations in Britain has helped WDS to retain the trust of its long-standing customers. Today, WDS supplies OEMs, end users and engineers with standard parts and machine accessories, as well as jigs and fixtures, hydraulic lifts and clamps, and broaching and production equipment.

For further information
www.wdscomponents.com

Photochemical etching specialist Precision Micro has announced that it will recruit the largest-ever number of local school leavers to its apprenticeship scheme this autumn. Located in Birmingham, with a 44,000 sq ft manufacturing plant, Precision Micro will take on 10 new apprentices this year, more than trebling the number of available apprenticeship placements from its typical annual intake. The four-year placements are open to students between 16 and 21, and will provide successful applicants with a holistic experience across all of its business departments.

For further information
www.bit.ly/3MFHadi

Due to unprecedented growth in the sales of Cincom sliding-head and Miyano fixed-head turning centres, which has doubled Citizen Machinery UK’s turnover since 2016, the company has increased the number of its area sales managers from five to six. Consequently, two promotions have been made within the existing business. Simon Fitzpatrick will serve Ireland, Scotland and territories in the north of England, while James Taylor will look after the southwest. At the same time, Tony Nolloth has been appointed UK & Ireland sales manager to coordinate the activities of all sales territories.

For further information
www.citizenmachinery.co.uk

The return to the MACH exhibition last month proved to be a resounding success for plasma and oxy-fuel cutting machine specialist Kerf Developments, which witnessed record enquiry levels and even recorded two machine orders. Sales director Craig Walsh says: “Visitor numbers were consistently high throughout the week and of a good standard. There were certainly manufacturers looking to invest in the latest productivity tools and this resulted in two machine sales at the show with many more manufacturers planning to place orders in the coming weeks.”

For further information
www.kerfdevelopments.com