Venturefest North West, the region’s annual innovation event, is returning for its 5th and biggest year yet, when it arrives at Manchester Central on 13 September. Run by GC Business Growth Hub working with regional partners, Venturefest North West brings together the region’s innovators, … [Read more...]
News for: Engineering
Contractor awarded £67m M56 Smart motorway
Galliford Try has been awarded a £67m contract by Highways England to design and construct the M56 Smart motorway scheme between junctions 6 and 8 to the west of Manchester Airport. Works on the M56 Smart motorway scheme include upgrading pavements, barriers and drainage as well as installation of … [Read more...]
Chinese Visitors to MDT-UK in Stockport
On Wednesday, 24th May 2018, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd. (MDT-UK) hosted 29 visitors from 22 different Technician Colleges in China’s Jiangsu Province. The delegates are in the UK for three weeks as part of the Continuing Professional Development programme (CPD) organised by the Trafford … [Read more...]
Major changes to the MOT test are now live!
The DVSA has introduced changes to the MOT test with new rules effective as of Sunday 20th May. As the first Ministry of Transport test - MOT's - are carried out under the new legislation, Stockport based John Delany Motors have put together a summary of the changes. Although there won’t be much … [Read more...]
Support gathers speed for Woodhead railway to re-open
Plans to re-open rail tunnels between Manchester and Sheffield along the Woodhead railway line are gathering public support. Campaigners say the tunnels, which closed in 1981, would ease congestion, keep freight moving in the winter months and have a positive impact on the environment reducing the … [Read more...]
CAF Rail opens new storage and train overhaul facility in Stockport
CAF Rail UK has opened a new 4,382 sqm multi-purpose component overhaul and storage depot in Stockport to support its growing operations in the UK. The new facility at Aurora Industrial Park will be split 50/50 between spare parts and overhaul. CAF Rail spare parts will service existing and … [Read more...]
Stockport Rail Festival celebrates 50 years of steam at Edgeley
Northern rail industry partners are coming together to take part in the Stockport Community Rail Gala to commemorate 50 years since steam trains ended, and the impact rail has had on the town. The gala will also celebrate 50 years since the closure of Stockport Edgeley locomotive depot, an iconic … [Read more...]
Cheshire Company’s World First at Interphex Show
Poynton based Solo Containment unveiled a world first at this years Interphex Pharma and Biotech show with the launch of the worlds first disposable aseptic fill isolator. Solo recognised a gap in the biotechnology field where new treatments for cell therapy are manufactured in small batch sizes … [Read more...]
Nexperia UK launch Skills Academy in Stockport
Nexperia UK Ltd launch a Manufacturing Lean Skills Academy for its workforce supported by an innovative apprenticeship recruitment programme. A global company specialising in semiconductor components for the automotive industry is launching a training programme supported by a major recruitment for … [Read more...]
A New Home for MAN’s UK Engines on HMS Ocean
MAN's UK engines are located on HMS Ocean, affectionately known as the Mighty “O”, the previous flag ship of the Royal Navy and the UK’s only helicopter carrier, designed specifically to support amphibious landing operations to any location in the world. With the commissioning of HMS Queen … [Read more...]
GM Chamber to host North West Heathrow Business Summit
Greater Manchester Chamber is hosting the North West Heathrow Business Summit in partnership with Heathrow. The Heathrow Business Summit is a unique opportunity for SMEs to connect and trade face to face with Heathrow’s supply chain and connect to growth opportunities locally, nationally and … [Read more...]
Road works will close A555 for 17 weeks
Congestion around Stanley Green and the A34 looks set to get worse as essential road works drainage repair works on the A555 at its junction with the A34 and Wilmslow Road has forced the closure of the westbound carriageway for up to 17 weeks. Engineers from the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief … [Read more...]