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Yesterday (3rd March), we hosted the latest Empowering Women in the Workplace session, centred on the theme “Developing Your Career.” The topic was shaped directly by feedback from our network, with members expressing strong interest in practical support around:...
We recently welcomed members and partners to the latest Bristol & Bath Cluster meeting at the Airbus AIRTeC Centre in Filton. Bringing together industry, education providers and regional stakeholders to explore how we collectively shape the future skills pipeline...
WEAF was well represented at the opening of member Westwire Harnessing’s new extended and improved facility at their base in Swindon, providing a configurable space and capacity to scale rapidly for future growth. Westwire Harnessing designs and produces...
Recent investment in Vericut verification, simulation and optimisation software is helping apprentices at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (G.E.T.) advance their skills in CNC machining to even higher levels of achievement. This progressive training...
Over the 11 years I have played a role in the West of England Aerospace Forum, I have been in continual awe of the significance of our region economically. Businesses in aerospace, defence, security and space – as pillars of advanced manufacturing – generate £6.6...
Expromet Technologies Group, a leading precision engineering group serving global OEMs, Tier 1s and associated supply chains, has announced the acquisition of Tiverton Fabrications Limited, a renowned and trusted provider of fabricated and welded solutions. The...
Kyocera SGS Announces Sales Leadership Update to Support Long-Term European Growth Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Europe Ltd has announced an update to its European sales leadership structure, supporting continued growth and long-term strategic focus across the UK and...
The Boeing Company and His Majesty’s Government are pleased to announce a Boeing Competitiveness Workshop and B2B meetings in Everett, Washington State. This event will be similar to the successful events previously held with Boeing in Seattle and St Louis. The...
Weston College and University Centre Weston have announced plans for an exciting new Skills Academy in the Aerospace & Defence space, located at Airbus Filton, Bristol, and they are looking for a visionary leader to join our team as the Vice Principal – Aerospace...
The December 2025 Empowering Women in the Workplace meeting brought participants together for the final engaging and reflective session of the year which took place at University of the West of England (UWE). The WEAF team would like to thank to Professor Sue Durbin,...
The WEAF Annual Gala Dinner 2025, held on Thursday 27th November at the Winter Gardens, Weston-Super-Mare, delivered an incredible evening of celebration, connection, and industry excellence for the south-west’s aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing community....
Kyocera SGS to Relocate their European Headquarters to Create Kyocera’s Largest Carbide Tooling Site in Europe As part of Kyocera Corporation’s global drive to become the world’s leading carbide tooling company, Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Europe Ltd (KSPTE) has...