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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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Alltube retain CIP trophy at the 4^th AEA Accelerate Workshop – 12^th March

Pictured below, Pete West (left) of Accelerate presents the CIP trophy to Paul Fuller (right), Works Manager at Alltube Limited – 12^th 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

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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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