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The recent Devon and Cornwall Cluster meeting brought together WEAF members to explore the pressing challenges in aerospace and advanced manufacturing recruitment. Delegates shared ideas, and strategies to address workforce shortages and talent development. ...
HM Government launches consultation process to strengthen steel sector. Strong steel industry would equate to driving economic growth and job creation. Geopolitical tensions underpin necessity for resilient UK steel strategy and market. In a significant move...
Here’s What We Learned at the WEAF Somerset Cluster Meeting The WEAF Somerset Cluster meeting held on 23rd January witnesses a hub of lively debate, as WEAF members gathered at Metaltech Precision, part of the Expromet Group, to tackle one of the biggest challenges...
As the UK strives to maintains its status as a global leader in aerospace, particularly in wings and rotorcraft, the South West remains a pivotal hub which houses the country’s largest aerospace cluster and the second largest in Europe. Therefore, the WEAF Annual...
Back with refreshed optimism and an insightful outlook on the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors, Colin Turner led the first WEAF CEO Industry Update of 2025. Colin provided attendees an overview of the UK government landscape and details on global...
Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is advocating for strategies to stimulate growth across the UK through a recent series of recent announcements. She aims to "turbocharge" investment and push regulators to eliminate barriers in technology, manufacturing,...
Understanding the Defence Industrial Strategy’s Statement of Intent: Defence capabilities to drive economic and regional growth UK Government releases Statement of Intent for Defence Industrial Strategy with request for feedback from wider industry needed by Friday...
Tenable Screw Company, a well-respected name in precision manufacturing subcontracting, has seen a significant boost in its operating standards with the help of Bowers Group's advanced measurement solutions, including the Baty R14 profile projector and Venture 2510...
Hungerford, West Berkshire, UK - 8th January 2025– Force Technologies Ltd, a leading specialist in semiconductor obsolescence solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Eder Fortes as their new Quality Engineer. This strategic addition comes as the company...
Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defense industries, has appointed Gareth Parkin as Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Parkin will assume full responsibility as CFO on February 14, 2025, following a...
On 7 November, Leonardo announced its nine-month results for 2024, notifying the market of revenues amounting to €12,076 million an increased revenue - when compared with the first nine months of 2023 - which covers the majority of Leonardo business sectors but...
A year marked by the election of new governments, global unrest, and volatile weather. 2024 has also been a busy year for the WEAF team navigating the opportunities and challenges within the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing sectors through networking,...