30,000 more homes and businesses in Cumbria’s hard-to-reach communities now have access to high-speed, reliable broadband as Fibrus has surpassed a major milestone in connecting the county ahead of schedule, […]
Category: Engineering
Digital delight for Cumbrian towns as Full Fibre arrives
Nearly 7,000 more properties across Cumbria will have access to lightning-fast Full Fibre broadband supplied by Fibrus. Dalston, Keswick, Seaton and Arnside will soon experience the benefits of Full Fibre, […]
Forth team conquer Three Peaks to power £25k charity drive
A group of intrepid colleagues completed the National Three Peaks Challenge as part of a drive to raise £25,000 for a charity that helps some of society’s most vulnerable people. […]
From intern to innovator – meet Createc’s 21-year-old software engineer
At just 21 years old, Joe Moore is already making his mark in the world of cutting-edge technology as a Software Engineer at the Cockermouth-based Createc. Createc is recognised for […]
Local west Cumbrian company wins NWS contract for infrastructure works
Workington based firm Stobbarts has been awarded a £1.6m contract at the UK’s Low Level Waste Repository based near Drigg. The construction company has been appointed to undertake civil, infrastructure […]
New £250k Machine Shop to be unveiled during interactive open day
Engineering firm Forth will unveil its new Precision Engineering Machine Shop at Maryport next week, building on its core services and capabilities – and creating five new jobs in the […]
From apprentice to director – engineering firm leader celebrates two decades
One of the most senior figures at a leading Cumbrian engineering firm is preparing to celebrate 20 years of service. Graham Cartwright started at Forth Engineering as an apprentice before […]
Thriving engineering firm announces expansion plan amid surge in demand
An engineering firm is set to double the team size at one of its regional bases – amid surging demand for its services and a packed order book. Forth Engineering, […]
Top award for STEM programme which is inspiring engineers of the future
The team behind a successful programme designed to inspire young people to considerexciting careers in engineering has secured a top award. Sellafield Ltd’s Engineering Centre of Excellence in Cleator Moor […]
Forth retains ISO9001 and 140001 accreditations with a clean sheet
Inspectors delivered a flawless report when they visited Forth Engineering to complete an annual ISO audit. The business has held ISO 9001 since 2001, and ISO 14001 since 2012. These […]
Metcalfe Civil Engineering Expands with Relocation to New Office
Metcalfe Civil Engineering department announce its relocation to a new office at 40 Business Park, Gillan Way in Penrith. The move comes as a result of the department’s rapid expansion […]
Forth continues expansion in Barrow with senior appointments
A Cumbrian engineering solutions firm has appointed a new Operations Manager to lead work at its Barrow fabrications facility, as the company continues to grow during its most successful year […]
Harbour solutions floated at summer sprint challenge
A team of local apprentices, sixth formers and degree students recently collaborated on a summer sprint challenge at Sellafield Ltd’s Engineering Centre of Excellence (ECoE) in Cleator Moor. The annual […]
Digital delight for Silloth as Full Fibre comes to town
More than 1000 properties in Silloth can now take advantage of lightning-fast Full Fibre broadband supplied by Fibrus. Silloth is the latest town to benefit from Full Fibre in Cumbria, […]
Fibrus Broadband heading to Caldbeck thanks to Government’s Project Gigabit
Lightning-fast broadband will soon be available in Caldbeck thanks to the Government’s Project Gigabit rollout to rural areas, with work due to be carried out by Fibrus. Caldbeck is the […]
Cumbrian manufacturers McMenon Engineering celebrated at inaugural Made Smarter Adoption Awards
Manufacturers in Cumbria pursuing digital transformation have been celebrated at the inaugural Made Smarter Adoption Awards. The Made Smarter Adoption Awards champion manufacturing and engineering companies who have committed to […]
Grant unlocks development of new domestic air source heat pump by Kendal based business
A grant of £43,214 from Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) has helped Kendal based Revolutionary Concepts Ltd develop and test a prototype for a novel domestic heat pump. If successful, […]
A region built on ‘problem-solvers, fixers and doers’ given opportunities to grow through iSH’s new focus
Robotics and AI, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing and a revitalised Leconfield Enterprise Campus are new MD’s top priorities for West Cumbria Gary McKeating has a new mission. But it’s built on […]