 2012 CBM Newsletter |
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January
- Robotics initiative is well worth a look
- Gain the benefits of apprenticeships without the pain
- Calling all manufacturers!
- EAMA analysis spots 'good omen'
- Alstom tracks growth with £42m train order
- Resistance welding training courses for CBM members
- 2012 - The first CRC trading year
- Showcasing the latest in sheet metal design, development & nesting technology - Free breakfast workshop - 1 March 2012
- Subcon 2012
- Apprenticeships: Invest in your future
- Metal thefts: Could Tornado be the answer?
- European Commission announce anti-dumping measures for stainless fasteners
- Book your event with us for February and we'll give you special discounted rates!
- St Helens manufacturer in court over crushed hand
- Members' news:
- Engineers designs on Wimbledon
- Equipment wanted
- Equipment for sale
- Empoloyment opportunities
- CBM events diary
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| 2011 CBM Newsletter |
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December
- CEO's Christmas message: Reasons to be cheerful despite the media gloom
- Engineering UK 2012 - The state of engineering
- Subcon 2012 show (12/14 June 2012)
- MACH2012 (16-20 April 2012)
- CBM event (1 March 2012): Showcasing the latest in sheet metal design, development & nesting technology
- New fastener standards now listed on CBM website
- EAMA's research says sector still flatlines
- CBM event: IOSH Managing Safely four day course
- Members' news:
- Barrett Precision Tubes: Barrett Steel first to introduce fibre laser cutting to the UK
- Lean Education and Development Group: Innovation for the next generation
- ISME: Visit to JCB
- R&D Tax and Grants: Tax expert steps in to give power press firm a cost-effective boost
- CBM events diary
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October
- New era for CBM
- Member news: Fowlers of Bristol (Engineers) Ltd
- EAMA monitor has mixed messages
- Blacksmith Ian forging ahead
- Parents failing on engineer firm test
- Do you ship components to the USA?
- Subcon 2012 show
- CBM Fastener and Sheet Metal Sector meeting
- EC expiry review on anti-dumping measures for stainless fasteners
- Members' news:
- DavyMarkham: Critical components from a Sheffield engineering company have arrived at a Canadian gold mine as part of a £10m contract
- HKB Steel Services: HKB Steel adds D2 tool steel to portfolio
- SSAB: 'Hardox In My Body' business success for customers
- Kespar Engineering Ltd: appointment
- CBM events diary
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June/July
- Laser Process - experts in laser cutting service: New online quoting system
- Barrett Steel invests further in flatbed laser cutting systems
- Employer engagement 'central' to the development of new Engineering Academy
- Trucks hit high gear in April
- Drivetrain products
- VW, MAN, Scania truck alliance on the move again?
- New Fastener Standards
- EIFI Congress
- Rail industry event: Ambitions for future growth
- London's new Low Emission Zone - changes for 3rd January 2012
- CBM events diary
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March
- Stadco makes major acquisition of manufacturing plant in Telford
- Water - the forgotten utility
- Good start for Volvo trucks
- EIFI congress - May 2011 Poland
- Education - Education - Education
- Keep on trucking
- 2nd successful CBM Cold Rolled Sector evnt
- EMF Directive
- New fastener standards
- Manufacturing company fined after safety breaches
- Linread Northbridge now part of AFS
- Short and long term stay city centre appartments for CBM members at discount prices
- CBM Marketing Event: Making a profit from advertising - 7 April 2011
- CBM events diary
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January
- Hardox increases payload of SITA's new truck fleet
- New fastener and springs standards
- Training and vocational qualifications
- Industry news - still heading uphill
- Government takes action to grow advanced manufacturing
- CBM Sheet Metal Sector meeting and plant tour (Jaguar) - 8 March 2011
- CBM Cold Rolled Sector event - 17 February 2011
- Climate Change Legislation - Year end summary
- Metalworking fluids
- CBM Marketing Club event: Making a profit out of Direct Marketing - 27 January 2011
- Global Manufacturing Festival, Sheffield - March 2011
- Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2011
- CBM events diary
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| 2010 CBM Newsletter |
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December
- The road to recovery
- The oil and gas industry: 'Untapped' potential for component supply
- CBM talks with the HM Treasury
- Business monitor: Fourth quarter start consolidates September gains
- European Commission may continue tariffs against imported stainless bolts
- CBM Sheet Metal Sector is going to Jaguar - 8 March 2011
- W H Tildesley assist with HGV load restraint system
- CBM Cold Rolled Sector event - 17 February 2011
- CBM Marketing Club event: Making a profit out of PR - 9 December 2010
- Sheet Metal Skills Competition 2011
- HSE funded two day courses/workshops
- CBM events diary
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October
- The focus on future energy
- Jaguar revs up UK plants
- Longer rebound for medium-duty
- Catepillar raising prices in 2011
- Money saving opportunities? Summary of CBM Fastener Sector meeting Sept 2010
- Euroforge meeting Brussels (Sept 2010) - Summary
- HSE fully and 75% funded two day workshops
- CBM tooling workshop report (11 Oct 2010)
- CBM events diary
- Identify, develop & achieve technial training solutions: technical training courses by Namtec
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September - [ Interactive Version]
- Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator in the metalforming sector
- UK: Nissan plant marks Juke production start
- Ultra-low incentive...
- Stricter rules on industrial emissions
- Marking of origin of imported fasteners to become mandatory?
- EDF steps up nuclear build project
- Consultation launched on right to request time to train
- Tool wear and failure event: 11 October 2010
- Agency Workers Directive (AWD) - 2010 Roadshows
- Metallurgy for non Metallurgists - 16 & 17 November
- Heat Treatment for Professionals - 8 & 9 December
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June/July
- Trade leads flow from MACH 2010
- Steel price uncertainty returns to the developing markets
- Commercial vehicle rebound likely to continue
- U.S. to seek truck fuel economy standards
- European Industrial Fastener Institute: EU Congress review
- Forging Industry Association reports 2009 forging sales
- Lightweight aluminium tube fittings
- Young apprenticeship in engineering
- 12th International Forging Congress
- CBM tooling event summary
- CBM events diary
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April
- Schaeffler bearings keep London Eye turning
- Corruption clampdown report
- Volvo trucks: Turning the corner in Europe?
- Mabey Bridge creates 240 Welsh jobs
- European Industrial Fasteners Institute annual congress
- Engineering and Machinery Alliance meet Shadow Minister
- Time to get up to speed for MACH 2010 [7-11 June 2010]
- REACH Update on SVHCs
- The event horizon
- Diary Dates
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February
- Carbon Reduction Commitment - Registration is mandatory - fines will be imposed for non compliance
- Approved recruitment partner of the CBM - TEK Personnel Consultants
- Government clarifies rules on pre-packs
- Construction equipment manufacturers update
- The coming of age of the mini nuclear reactor
- ISO nut standards set to change
- China imposes tariffs on fastener imports
- Metal Working Production Awards
- CBM / FERA event: Make sure the wheels don't come off
- CBM event: Making your business fly
- Entering the aerospace and defence supply chain
- CBM diary dates
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| 2009 CBM Newsletter |
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December
- Fees frozen for fourth year in a row
- Sustainable energy: 'your starter for ten'
- Orgalime report: Steel - Free & fair trade in raw-materials
- Euro Watch: Competitiveness challenges for the European metal working and metal articles (MMA) industries
- Sheet metal update: Customers are demanding product changes...
- Technical Projects for EIFI
- ISO Standardsbeing amended
- Henry Williams shapes up for Olympic rail upgrade contract
- Diary Dates
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October
- Avdel Metal Finishing (AMF) Ltd
- Honda's UK plant is leading the car industry's revival
- CBM Health, Safety & Environment Group Update
- The Red Book - BSI Handbook 44 'Threaded Fasteners'
- CBM Fastener Meeting
- Advanced Material Analysis Techniques [event summary]
- Diary Dates
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September
- Is the car scrappage scheme helping the environment?
- Sheet metal: Tooling improvements for longer life
- Fastener Tech 09
- Accessing the rail supply chain
- CBM fastener sector meeting - 30 Sept 09
- Fastener Fair - Stuttgart 09
- Diary Dates
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July
- Henrob: New heat treatment facility sets high standards
- Landmark decision in hearing case
- Search enging optimisation
- Subcon 2009
- CBM H, S, & E Group update
- Poland fastener trade association joins EIFI
- Looking for work
- Three events to stimulate your mind and your business
- Diary dates
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June
- Henry Williams wins £4.5m, four-year deal to ease motorway congestion
- Introducing Interactive!
- Germany set to cut industry power bills
- Industrial Fastener Institute technology connection
- Energy renewals - why risk delaying?
- Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2009
- CBM events update
- Diary dates
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April
- CBM Market Report
- The Energy Brokers Ltd - Energy market outlook for 2009
- Corus and Salzgitter continue development of special strip
- Subcon 2009: Sub contracting sector shows hidden strength in UK manufacturing
- Are you using material fit for purpose?
- CBM fastener sector meeting update
- European Industrial Fasteners Institute update
- Euroforge Automotive Group report - March 2009
- CBM Events update
- Diary dates
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February
- Support available
- HMRC Supporting Business Through Downturn
- Diary dates
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January
- Support available in these challenging times
- US Fastener Tech
- Companies in with a chance
- A new role for the unions?
- CBM 2009 events programme
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| 2008 CBM Newsletter |
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December
- Christmas message from John Houseman, Director General
- ArcelorMittal to shut European steel-making furnaces
- Sheet metal update: sensing in a welding cell
- Industrial Fastener Institute
- West Midlands MEP Malcolm Harbour visits National Metalforming Centre
- Euroforge Automotive group meeting - October 2008 Frankfurt
- Dorken: Investment in the future
- Visit to Euroblech - October 2008 Hannover
- CBM events update
- Diary dates
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October
- DavyMarkham searches for next generation of workers
- CBM Metals Industry Dinner and Awards - 8 April 2009
- EP Environment Committee voting on European Trading Scheme
- Federal Mogul: Parts manufacturer returns to UK
- Frozen out by utility bills
- Robotic welding essential
- Health surveillance
- CBM Fastener Group visits Toyota UK
- CBM events update
- Diary dates
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September
- Steel Service Centre: Confidence in laser cutting
- It's a steel!
- Gold medal award for Bentley Motors craftsmen
- Visit to MK Pressings gives Treasury food for thought
- CBM leads fightback against new OEM 'hardline' strategy (EIFI)
- REACH requirements clarified for metalforming manufacturers
- Fastener Fair Budabest
- Euroblech 2008: mega event for sheet metal working
- CBM events
- Diary dates
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July
- Dennis helps Carlton Laser hit the spot
- Aerospace keeps Rhodes flying high
- ISME Sheet Metal Skills Competition
- CBM ensures the Government is listening
- DavyMarkham calls in the removal men
- Forging sector meets at Doncasters Blaenavon
- Engineering support in Japan
- CBM fastener sector visits SPS Leicester
- CBM at Fastener Fair in Coventry
- Black Country engineering firm Metsec's Chief Executive Stephen Tilsley retires
- CBM events update
- Diary dates
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June
- RSM map road to success
- Double Triumph for UYS Ltd
- Audio tests work a treat for Regent
- Grand Rapids is the place to be (ICOSPA)
- Make sure your material is spot-on
- Sheet metal sector update
- EIFI Congress - Venice May 2008
- CBM events update
- Diary dates
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May
- Bright future for W H Tildesley
- Milton Keynes Pressings Ltd are RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Award Silver Awards Winners 2008
- Experiences and problems with Cr6-free coatings (FERA seminar)
- CBM events update
- Sheet metal sector update
- Currency movements threaten price gains
- Funding opportunity
- Euroblech 2008
- Fastener Fair Coventry
- Diary dates
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January/February
- 2008 CBM Metals Industry Dinner
- Toyota trucks into West Virginia
- Price and demand expectations keep rising: The Steel Index
- How US Patent Law traps European fastener manufacturer
- Environmental liability looms larger
- The CBM Healthcare Scheme
- CBM Fastener Sector visits Airbus UK wing build
- UK fastener manufacturer trade data
- Holistic Services: Questions and answers
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