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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...

“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...

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...

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...