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WEAF Exhibit at the FIA 2022
28 Jun
Join WEAF at the FIA - 18-22 JulyAfter 4 years of radio silence, we're back! The WEAF team are excited to be back at the Farnborough International Airshow where you can expect to mingle with the world’s biggest aerospace professionals, build amazing new connections,...
WEAF Supports the launch of the Hydrogen South West consortium to accelerate the transition to a net zero future
21 Jun
WEAF launched the debate around the development of a SW Hydrogen Eco-Systems with its three day H2SW virtual summit held in Feb 2021. WEAF is pleased to announce its continuing support for the development and work of the Hydrogen South West Consortium. In the...
M-CNC Precision Engineering to showcase British Engineering & Manufacturing
21 Jun
M-CNC Precision Engineering plan to showcase the very best of British engineering & manufacturing in the hope of inspiring the next generation of master craftsmen. M-CNC Precision Engineering, in conjunction with local Somerset schools, colleges, businesses &...
Bowers Group Welcomes Jordan Gould as Central East Sales Manager
14 Jun
Bowers Group is delighted to announce that Jordan Gould has been promoted to the position of Central East Sales Manager.
Website Launch and the Chance to WIN an SME Membership!
2 Jun
We are thrilled to announce the long-awaited launch of our fabulous new website!The new WEAF website is a hub of information for our members. We cover funding, networking, collaboration, promotion and much more. Take a look to find out more at www.weaf.co.uk Working...
Auditel, awarded Associate Partner status with NQA, Global Certification Body
1 Jun
NQA, who have over 30 years’ experience in global certification delivering certification in over 90 countries, have awarded Auditel the prestigious title of Associate Partner status as part of their Associate Partner Programme (APP). The partnership follows on...
Bowers Group Apprentice Shortlisted for Engineering & Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year
1 Jun
Bowers Group is delighted to announce that its Technical Engineering Apprentice Aman Athwal has been shortlisted for the category of Engineering & Manufacturing Apprentice of the year in this year’s West Yorkshire Apprenticeship awards. Apprenticeship schemes have...
Leonardo Helicopters UK award full supplier approval to Broder Metals Group
1 Jun
Broder Metals Group via its sister division, Broder Aerospace are proud to announce that they are now fully approved as a supplier to Leonardo Helicopters supporting their global material requirements. Having held ISO 9001 since 2005 and then being approved to AS9120...
Bridgwater & Taunton College Partners with ECITB to Offer Engineering Scholarship
7 Jul
Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) and The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) are excited to launch the ECITB Scholarship Programme which aims to support aspiring engineers wishing to pursue a career within the mechanical maintenance and...
WEAF Members Vertical Aerospace and Virgin Atlantic explore ‘flying taxi’ partnership
14 Jun
Virgin Atlantic is exploring whether it could launch a flying taxi service as part of a partnership with Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace. The airline suggests electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOL) could fly from towns to major airports. Vertical...
RHH Franks celebrates 60 years of engineering excellence with fresh look and new strategy for the future
9 Feb
British manufacturing firm, RHH Franks, are celebrating their 60th trading year, and have relaunched with an impressive new brand and long-term strategy of continual improvement. Based in New Milton, Hampshire, the business has been delivering exceptional...