Good News
THE
ABDN WELCOMES MARK HAYWARD AS MARKETING
MANAGER
Mark
Hayward has joined the ABDN as a Marketing Manager.
Working as part
of a two year Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the
University of Wolverhampton Mark has been taken on with the
objectives such as raising
awareness of the ABDN, developing existing communication among
the network members and developing new business opportunities.
Mark recently graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in
Marketing Management from the University of Gloucestershire.
He has previously worked as a Marketing Assistant at the
University of Gloucestershire where he was responsible for the
marketing of the Media, Art and Design Faculty at Pittville
Studios.
EDWARDS
AND SORION WORKING TOGETHER
Vibration
test speaker rig for Sorion
Sorion
approached Edwards Precision Engineering requesting if it
could construct a frame that would hold the body pressing
panels of the new Mini convertible, which holds the speakers,
and then allows the interior panels to be clipped on and a
vibration test conducted.
The
test simulates the car in the most violent of conditions so
BMW Mini can determine the resonant frequency while the
speakers are running and the possibility of any components
‘rattling’. This
was to be done by the frame being bolted down to a sensory
table, which is able to measure the smallest of vibrations.
The
specification of the frame, meant that it had to be
lightweight, welded wherever possible (to prevent the
possibility of extra vibration) and had to connect on to the
same holes as it would be when connected
to the panels on the car.
The
entire structure was made from aluminium and toggle clamps
were used to hold the interior panel to the pressing, along
with 3 connector clips, which had to allow a secure fixing but
then be broken off for the next panel to be tested.
See pictures below;

Test
Unit for ipod outlet
With
the ever growing demand for MP3 players to be installed in new
cars, Sorion asked Edwards Precision Engineering to make some
ipod test units for the new Nissan Note, which had to simulate
the size of an ipod and incorporate a few of their own circuit
boards and LEDs. This
would allow them to test the wiring for the new cars as they
were being installed and fitted to the cars.
The
finished product was machined from a solid billet of aluminium,
which was then hard anodized with a natural looking finish. EPE
also manufactured the clear Perspex cover to protect the
circuit boards and allow the illuminated LEDs to be viewed.

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further information please contact us.
Alltube
retain CIP trophy at the 4th AEA Accelerate
Workshop – 12th March
Pictured
below, Pete West (left) of Accelerate presents the CIP
trophy to Paul Fuller (right), Works Manager at Alltube
Limited – 12th March. Story to follow.

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R &
M Metal Finishing Ltd was recently awarded TS16949
R & M Metal Finishing Ltd is a Powder Coating Company
experienced in handling top quality finishing requirements
primarily for the automotive industry. It has comprehensive
processing equipment that will handle a wide range of
materials and component sizes. It is accredited to TS16949,
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001, and has been awarded IiP status.
Processes:
Powder Coating - Zinc Phosphate - Chromate Cleaning -
Degreasing - Paint Stripping - Linishing - Polishing -
De-fettling - Tapping - Drilling - Sub-assy.
OEM’s Supplied:
Toyota - Nissan - Land Rover - Bentley - Aston Martin -
Jaguar - VW Ford -BMW -Daimler Chrysler - General Motors -LDV
- JCB
For
further information please contact Jim Wood.
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Concept Mouldings wins
prestigious innovation award
Concept Mouldings has won the prestigious
Accelerate innovation award at the Supplier Awards 2007 in
Birmingham. Also nominated for the small company of the year
award, Ian Finney MD of Concept Mouldings Ltd was presented
with the award for innovation by Christine Hamilton at the
award dinner (November 2) at the ICC in Birmingham.
The
award was given for the innovative new product the Endura
Frontal Protection System
(www.endura-fps.com),
a vehicle protection device which also has the benefit of
reducing the risk of serious injury of vulnerable road users
in the event of an accident. Tests have shown that this
revolutionary product can actually reduce the risk of injury
to children or other vulnerable road users by up to 50
times.
Concept Mouldings was chosen
for the award from 18 other companies by a panel of judges
which included David Bizley, Technical Director for RAC
Roadside. Rachael Eade, Accelerate Programme manager, Matt
Faultless Divisional team Leader for GKN Off Highway
division and Mike Robinson, Jaguar STA engineer.
Ian Finney said: “The Award
is in recognition of the success of the whole team at
Concept Mouldings who are committed to producing a range of
products which will make a significant difference to the
safety of pedestrians and cyclists on our roads.”
Malcolm Harbour, West
Midlands MEP, congratulated the Concept Mouldings Team on
winning the award: "Concept´s success is a tribute to their
tenacity and engagement in working with me, and fellow MEPs,
to get new EU rules adopted for frontal protection systems.
They now have market access across the EU with a new product
range that will help reduce pedestrian casualties,
particularly affecting children. This shows how politicians
and business leaders can work together to open new
opportunities and create benefits for society as a whole"
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further information please contact us
The
ABDN receives its first orders - £800k
The ABDN
has received its first orders from two new customers.
One tier 1
automotive customer has placed orders with ABDN companies to
expected values of £500,000 a year for fabricated parts for
cooling systems.
Another
new customer has ordered parts that support cable trunking
systems and small trunking assemblies in the electrical
industry. The total value of this order, based on yearly predicted
volumes is £320,000 plus. This
order consists of some 19 part numbers to be processed and
volumes vary from 1,365 to 40,000 per annum. Each
part has on average three operations including assembly when
required.
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further information please contact us
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