Tubular system manages stock for lean manufacturing

Modular ‘tube and bracket’ solutions for a range of business scenarios will be the focus of the Tube and Bracket Company’s stand at Northern Manufacturing 2017. Services include custom solution design, facilitation of lean process improvement, installation, component supply and Hoshin events. From production lines

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Foam packaging plays a part in Bloodhound project

Specialising in the design and manufacture of protective packaging, MSA Foams, part of the Peli Group, produces foams that protect components or delicate equipment. Designing foam inserts that are cut to size for individual tool kits has been part of the business for over 20

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Connector and cabling is bespoke

Providing a design, manufacture and stocking service to manufacturing and installation markets, CIE’s connectivity division offers bespoke connector and cabling solutions for customers’ requirements and projects. The firm will be highlighting its capabilities at Northern Manufacturing & Electronics 2017. The connectivity team is committed to

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Advice for corporation tax

Would you like to reduce the corporation tax you pay? Mewburn Ellis invites visitors to Northern Manufacturing 2017 to learn more about a UK Government tax relief initiative designed to help if you are developing or improving a new product or process, including creating new

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Point of sale expertise on show

Northern Manufacturing 2017 exhibitor Fastrak Retail is an industry expert in retail Point of Sale (POS) design and construction. The firm offers in-depth knowledge of every aspect of POS design and manufacturing processes, including prototyping, toolmaking, plastic injection moulding, print and metal fabrication.  Fastrak Retail

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International view to sourcing and purchasing

Many companies are now faced with constant pressures to reduce manufacturing costs in a climate of ever increasing costs and lower margins. This has led to a growing realisation within the manufacturing sector that in order to survive and succeed they have to look to

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Prototype machines meet R&D and education needs

With over 40 years’ experience, Axminster Tools & Machinery should be on the visit list for any Northern Manufacturing visitors interested in machinery. The firm says it selects the best manufacturers with which to work, so that customers can be certain of the reliability, availability

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Great British Marketing launches at Northern 2017

Great British Marketing, an initiative to support and share best marketing advice across the northern manufacturing industry, is being formally launched at Northern Manufacturing & Electronics 2017. Delivered by FIG, an award-winning B2B marketing and communications agency that specialises in helping manufacturing businesses grow, Great

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Silicon-on-Sapphire sensor technology redefines strain gauge measurement

Specialising in the design and manufacture of pressure transducers and pressure transmitters, ESI Technology was established in 1985. At Northern Manufacturing & Electronics 2017 the firm will highlight specialist applications using sensing technologies such as an innovative silicon-on-sapphire strain gauge. Expertise in such a niche

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PACE Europe BGA/SMD rework system accelerates throughput

Among the new products to be displayed by Pace Europe at this year’s Northern Electronics show will be the TF 1800 BGA rework system (pictured) and PH 100 pre-heater. The rework system incorporates a top-side inductive-convection heater. The patent-pending heater technology provides rapid heat-up and

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