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Category: Engineering
Businesses invited to get on board as Space Week launches in Cumbria
Opportunities for businesses in Cumbria to diversify into the space industry are being brought to the region next month. iSH, the Industrial Solutions Hub, is hosting Space Week across West […]
Global engineering giant back Cumbrian festival
A world-leading engineering and programme management firm have announced their partnership with a Cumbrian festival. Amentum have announced a corporate partnership with Whitehaven’s most talked about event of the year, […]
Engineering business behind Covid memorial invests in young people
An engineering business behind a striking Covid memorial is investing in young people as it looks to build a bright future. R.A.F Engineering, like many businesses, put its expansion plans […]
Ruskin Museum announces engineering partnership with WEC Group’s Engineering Academy for the Bluebird K7 Hydroplane.
The Ruskin Museum have announced their partnership with WEC Group Ltd. With over 40 years of manufacturing experience and over 850 staff across 4 counties, WEC Group comprises of 14 […]
Engineering and technology event inspires youngsters about future opportunities
More than 100 young people, aged 5-13, were inspired by science and engineering when Sellafield Engineering Centre of Excellence hosted a UK-wide initiative. The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) […]
Robotics specialist Forth Engineering targets global growth with immersive technology investment
A Cumbrian engineering firm, supported by Made Smarter, is using immersive technologies to drive global growth and innovation, and create new highly skilled jobs. Forth Engineering, based in Flimby, specialises […]
Start your journey now urges one of Cumbria’s top exporters
One of Cumbria’s most prolific exporters has urged businesses across the county to consider how they might capitalise on overseas opportunities. McMenon Engineering consistently operates in more than 50 export […]
Young entrepreneur launches collaboration start-up to help UK businesses solve industry challenges
A young entrepreneur who is already a pioneer is launching his own start-up business to help organisations find solutions to industry challenges and develop engineering capability. Clyne Albertelli, 25, one […]
Engineering firm aims to put expertise to work with local SMEs
A growing engineering firm is expanding its operations by putting its expertise to work with more local companies for the good of the Cumbrian economy and businesses. LEL, based in […]
More new jobs on the horizon as engineering firm goes from strength to strength
A Cumbrian engineering firm has made five new appointments since the beginning of the year and plans to make more as it continues to pick up new contracts across the […]
Business offers school leavers chance to accelerate career while at university
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL engineering company which specialises in decommissioning has launched its 2022 intake for an expanded student employment scheme to help young people in the light of the pandemic. React […]
Apprentice is leading company’s major refurbishment project
AN ENGINEERING company’s offices are a lot more comfortable and welcoming to staff and visitors – all thanks to a refurbishment project led by its teenage apprentice. Such is the […]
Robotic arm manufactured to significantly improve industry-wide waste removal methods
A robot which accurately replicates the mechanics of a human arm has been manufactured to remove specific waste from hazardous liquids from a safe, remote distance. The team at engineering […]
Cumbrian businesses celebrate £7m waste management framework success
Two Cumbrian businesses are celebrating success on a new £7m waste management framework after forming a joint venture. Nuclear Waste Solutions – formed by React Engineering and Shepley Engineers Ltd […]
Engineering experts manufacture pioneering flow meter technology
Pioneering advancements made to one of the world’s most commonly used flow meters will dramatically improve fluid flow measurement readings across a wide range of industries. Venturi flow meters are […]
Remotely operated vehicle will revolutionise nuclear decommissioning industry
A pioneering engineering company is providing further employment and skills opportunities by diversifying its solutions approach into new markets. Forth is expanding its operations and creating new jobs in its […]
Sales team developed to make engineering company market leaders
An engineering company has strengthened its sales team to achieve its aim of becoming market leaders in the area. Forth, based in Flimby, near Maryport in Cumbria, has appointed a […]


















