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An artist's impression of Aero Engine Controls' new £60 million facility

Aero Engine Controls to create new £60 million headquarters

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) has granted planning consent for Aero Engine Controls’ (AEC) new advanced manufacturing and technology facility at Birmingham Business Park, Solihull - opening the way for AEC to invest £60 million in their new headquarters.Read

Manufacturing

Manufacturers 'failed by the coalition'

Most manufacturers do not believe the Government's policies are helping them, with many accusing the coalition of lack of support, according to a new study.Read

Foundry group Chamberlin grows sales as exports rise

Rising export sales have helped engineering group Chamberlin to report a 14 per cent rise in annual revenues.Read

Aston University car wins Eco-Design award at Shell Eco Marathon

A futuristic hydrogen powered car created by students from Aston University has won one of the top awards at an international environmental motoring challenge.Read

Manufacturing

Majority of West Midlands manufacturers report rise in sales

West Midlands small and medium sized manufacturers are optimistic for growth after reporting a rise in turnover in the last six months, according to an industry survey. Read

Midland engineering firm Titan Europe's Italian plant damaged by earthquake

A Midland engineering group has been hit by the powerful earthquake that left thousands of people homeless in Italy.Read

Book celebrates history of Walsall's JA Crabtree

ONE bright idea almost a century ago spawned Walsall’s largest private sector employer.Read

Sales and margins drop at Alstom as orders rise

Engineering firm Alstom has revealed a five per cent fall in sales – but has seen orders jump by 14 per cent.Read

JA Crabtree

Book celebrates history of Walsall's JA Crabtree

A new book, The Crabtree Story, is being published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Walsall's biggest manufacturer – the first visit of a monarch to the town. Read

JCB

JCB strikes record deal with Brazilian government

Digger giant JCB has won one of the biggest single tenders in its history with an order for more than 1,000 machines worth over £60 million for the Brazilian government.Read

New product helps KPM Marine to grow revenue

A Birmingham-based manufacturer has seen its turnover grow and has secured significant new contracts after launching an innovative new marine product.Read

Investment helps Bruderer UK to punch above its weight

Investing in new machinery has helped punching specialist Bruderer UK break the £4 million turnover barrier.Read

Olympic torch

Tyseley firm Bullfinch goes to great heights for 2012 Olympic torch

A Midland engineering firm has gone to great lengths – and heights – to ensure the flame doesn’t go out on Olympic celebrations.Read

Expansion at Heinrich Georg

A Black Country engineering company has expanded despite the tough economy after benefitting from diversifying into new sectors.Read

Silverware firm wins deal with Hotel La Tour

A Birmingham manufacturer that has supplied silverware for top hotels like The Ritz and The Dorchester has won a contract at the city’s new Hotel La Tour.Read

Valor Fires

Century-old Birmingham manufacturer Valor Fires closes

Birmingham gas and electric fire maker Valor Fires is closing after over 120 years – ending a Midland manufacturing story dating back to the Victorian era.Read

Birmingham Post

Sealco expands after securing funding

Midland firm Sealco has created new jobs after securing finance for expansion.Read

JCB

JCB chairman Sir Anthony Bamford sees fortune almost double

Sir Anthony Bamford – the owner of Staffordshire digger giant JCB – has seen his fortune almost double in the last year, according to new research.Read

metro

£40 million Midland Metro deal for 25 new trams signed off

Spanish manufacturer CAF has signed a deal worth £40 million to build 25 new trams for the Midland Metro.Read

Profits rise at listed firm Chamberlin

Directors of foundry group Chamberlin have reported its best financial position in five years.Read