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Production planning
In the run up to the end of the year, manufacturers and subcontractors will be working towards project completion and factor in downtime during the Christmas period. Ensuring manufacturing processes and stock control are key in laying the foundations for the next...
Q3 Review
With Q4 underway the team are working hard to finish the year on a high. We look back at Q3 and some of the milestones we have achieved. Grenville renovation Our site took a facelift with new windows and roof fitted. This was inline with our energy saving and...
Subcon Review
Grenville Engineering returned to Subcon, the leading subcontract manufacturing exhibition. The 3 day live exhibition was a welcome return to manufacturing exhibitions post Covid. The organisers were confident that the show would go ahead in September despite numerous...
Grenville Returns To Subcon
Grenville Engineering will be returning to Subcon, the leading subcontract manufacturing exhibition. The 3 day live exhibition returns after postponement due to the Covid pandemic. Organisers have worked hard to ensure the safety of visitors with restrictions now...
Investment for Growth 2021
Earlier this year the Government revised the Industrial Strategy (2017) to Plan for Growth. The Plan for Growth has three pillars of investment and growth. It states that delivering improved Infrastructure, Skills and Innovation will be a joint endeavour between local...
Nesting Efficiency
Lean Manufacturing is a key component for driving efficiencies in production environments. Processes such as Nesting are important for manufacturing operations to continue lean practices. What is Nesting? In the manufacturing industry, Nesting refers to the process of...
Value Added Engineering
What is Value Added Engineering? The term "value management" is sometimes used as a synonym of "value engineering", and both promote the planning and delivery of projects with improved performance. Source: Wikipedia Metal fabrication can often be described as a...
Q1 Review
The first quarter of 2021 marked the one year anniversary of the Covid pandemic, this month we will review Q1 and how that has impacted us. January 2021 Steel prices rises and the effects of Brexit and the Pandemic were wide reaching, so much so according to Steel...
Benefits of Copper
According to Copper Alliance, over 25 million tonnes of copper are produced annually. Copper is a very versatile material, although it may not be so visible, it is hidden behind walls or inside equipment that impacts our lives. Not only is copper versatile it has...
Reshoring
Our spotlight this month focuses on the rise in UK manufacturers reshoring production back to the UK Increasing steel prices, an indirect result of the Brexit effect and Covid19 have been attributing factors to manufacturers bringing their Production back to the UK....
Steel Market Update
Pandemic Effects and Brexit Transition Period ends Over the last few months it’s become apparent that material prices are rising due to various market conditions. MEPS (world leading independent supplier of valuable steel market data and information) have ...
Lockdown 3.0 – We are OPEN for business
Following the announcement from PM Boris Johnson regarding a third lockdown or Lockdown 3.0 as it is popularly used, we would like to reassure everyone that we are committed to our customers and the manufacturing supply chain and remain OPEN and fully operational. We...
Why Agile manufacturing is so important for manufacturers during the Coronavirus pandemic
“Agile manufacturing is a term applied to an organization that has created the processes, tools, and training to enable it to respond quickly to customer needs and market changes while still controlling costs and quality.” Source: Wikipedia We are now living in times...
VACANCY: CNC PROGRAMMING ENGINEER
Grenville Engineering are looking for a highly motivated team player for employment in our fast-paced metal fabrication company. The job carries various responsibilities including nesting and laser programming for CNC machines of which training can be given. There...
Benefits of a value added manufacturing service
What are the benefits of a value added manufacturing service? In basic principle terms the definition of "value-added" describes the delivery of an enhanced product or service a company provides before offering to its customers. Value Added manufacturing has always...
Covid Secure – Keeping Our Workplace Safe for All
We take the safety of our employees and essential visitors very seriously which is why we are keeping a close eye on the Government guidelines and implemented procedures in place to ensure we have a Covid Secure Workplace. These measures will be monitored and amended...
COVID-19 Update
Firstly, we hope that you are well and managing to cope with the many challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. As this is a worrying time for many businesses across the supply chain we wanted to offer reassurance of the measures we have taken for business...
Positive response at Southern Manufacturing highlights thriving UK Manufacturing
The team at Grenville Engineering have been delighted by the positive response from visitors attending the Southern Manufacturing show. Grenville's presence at the show attracted a high number of quality leads from manufacturers in need of a fabricator offering a...
25 year commendation for Stuart Rawlinson
Stuart Rawlinson - Sales Director is commended for his 25 years of service at Grenville Engineering Date you started? I started in Jan 1995 after seeing an advert in the Sentinel for an Apprentice Metalworker, I applied and got the job! I had always been...
Nick Wilshaw commended on 25 years of service
Congratulations to Nick Wilshaw - Production Manager for 25 years of service Date you started? Background - industry experience and qualifications I Got the Engineering Bug from my Father who was in the Trade all his working life as a sheet metal worker. I...
Latest cutting edge investment
The first investment of the year at Grenville Engineering with the Bianco 280 MS Pull Down/Auto Downfeed Bandsaw 415V, which will help our production team with small cutting operations for sectional steel and tube. The new addition will support our fabrication...
Return to Southern Manufacturing Exhibition
The team will once again be exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show. The event will be held on the 11th - 13th February at the state of the art Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. Over the last few years the show has...
Grenville Christmas Opening hours
Our offices will close at 11am on Friday 20th December and will re open at 8.30am on Thursday 2nd January 2020 We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Benefits of using a single vendor
Managing supply chains can be tricky at the best of times, couple that with multiple vendors and it becomes an increasingly challenging task. So why should you use a single source supply strategy for your fabrication needs? Download our guide to find out the benefits...
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