Despite the current economic downturn and the harsh conditions associated with the South African steel industry, Tegmul Engineering continues to broaden its business horizons. Exec finds out how the company guarantees a high standard of quality
Success breeds success and nobody proves that better than ‘one-stop shop’ printers Team Impression. Exec discovers how it has achieved so much in seven years
Focussed on the design, manufacture and assembly of driveline products, Dana Holding Corporation’s Spicer Axle South Africa plays an important role in South Africa’s turbo-charged automotive industry.
At a time when the credit crunch continues to bite should you be worried about being perceived as a responsible corporate citizen? Glen Cracknell, QA and Compliance Officer of Mailcom plc certainly thinks so
Part of the larger Contact Holdings group, Contact Print & Packaging is one of the most successful print and packaging providers in the UK. Exec takes a closer look to find out why.
Axiom’s goal is to be recognised as the partner of choice for OEMs. Exec learns more.
The business has seen tremendous growth in the last decade, driven by customer loyalty and its investment in the latest digital printing technology. Managing Director Richard Lorimer reveals its global expansion plans
Despite the credit crunch, Scottish ‘specialist’ printer Bell & Bain, has managed to grow. Exec learns more
One of the largest single site aluminium smelter operations in the world, DUBAL is among the biggest non-oil contributors to Dubai’s economy
Turku Repair Yard Ltd conducts a wide range of ship repairs and services in the Baltic region. It also has the region’s biggest dry dock. Exec learns more
InterFlex Scotland has supplied flexible packaging and waxed paper to the UK food industry for many years – and since beginning a lean journey in 2004 it has gone from strength to strength.
Exec talks to Intertrust’s Roberto Mladenov and learns more about an aggressive acquisition strategy that has seen the firm enjoy incredible growth.
Exec discovers how the firm has utilised its customer service skills and green policies to become the leading envelope manufacturer in the South of England
The publishing industry is becoming increasingly competitive but John Brown has carved its niche in the customer magazine and catalogue sectors.
As designers and electrical installation engineers for marine and land-based projects, the Humber Electrical Engineering Co is continuing to make waves well into its hundredth year
Commercial printing company Kingsdown is experiencing strong growth thanks to its emphasis on efficiency and the environment.
A positive attitude has led to historic successes for storage firm Rotadex. Exec learns more about the company’s interesting story and why it has every reason to be optimistic.
The foremost supplier of glazed cladding walls in the Czech Republic, Sipral has spread its wings, offering its products to customers in both the UK and mainland Europe.
ChemSpec is the new global player in the premium coatings industry. Exec learns more.
Managing Director Steve Buckingham tells Exec howthe Inflite Group is avoiding turbulence and staying on course for its destination.
Lead times are often long and a quick turnaround is expected, but Behr Hella Service South Africa is dealing with these challenges. Gideon de Klerk tells Exec how.
The company’s newly-appointed Managing Director, Mike Hellyar, tells Exec of his plans and explains how business will develop in the future.
As Barcelona based Executive Airlines approaches its tenth anniversary in 2009, the company has much to celebrate.
With US and China headquarters, Shore to Shore already has a wide global footprint. However, the company is still looking to take advantage of the markets it doesn’t serve.
As South Africa’s automotive industry?continues to grow, Exec looks at one of the?country’s leading piston?milling companies.
Under the leadership of Mark Farrimond, Envelope Works has become one of the UK’s top envelope printing companies.
The thread that ties the four divisions of Barrettine together is chemicals. Managing Director Steven Bailey tells Exec how the company is adapting to regulatory and market changes.
From design through to manufacture, supply, service, support, repair and overhaul, APPH’s products are at the forefront of the world’s aerospace market
Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together? Richard Smith, managing director of Charapak, does. He tells Exec about refocusing and transforming the Alfreton-based Corrugated Packaging firm
Travelling can be a stressful affair. Luckily for us, Contour Premium Aircraft Seating is going all out to ensure comfort and style
It may be a unit of one of the UK’s most well-known department stores but Debenhams Print is making a name for itself outside of Debenhams
Despite its youth, KMG has a wealth of experience in the metals industry. Exec finds out more
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Bateman Engineering NV, Atoll is suitably equipped for the future. Peter van den Steen explains the company’s ambitious plans
A clear focus
More than meets the eye
Cosworth races into aerospace
Safe and sound
On an upward trajectory
Despite uncertain economic conditions in the manufacturing industry, Ringspann has no reservations about embracing the 21st Century. Exec learns more
Sceptics might say UK manufacturing is dead. Hi-Tech Mouldings is proof to the contrary. Exec learns more
It was Darwin who developed the theory of “natural selection”, where only the strongest survive. Exec recently spoke with Alex Baldock of Eaton Aerospace and learned this is particularly true in the aerospace industry
Manufacturer Cressall Resistors has seen greater growth than predicted in recent times – and much of it is down to its lean programmes. Jane Fisher reports
Having worked for Taylor Hobson for seven years, Ian Lee-Bennett is now the Business Development Director, and looking to build on the company’s strong heritage and secure an exciting and prosperous future
Having saved 7233 lives to date, Martin-Baker has developed reliable escape systems for aircraft since the Second World War. Peter Lewis explains the technology behind the statistics
Grundfos’ Huw Lloyd talks to Exec about how the Innovation Workshop is helping the world’s leading pump manufacturer meet global demand
Corus Panels and Profiles, part of Corus Group, is growing rapidly. Exec talks to general manager Daniel Pillai
A driving force behind the creation of ‘Broadband Britain,’ Exec takes a closer look at how Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Limited’s overseas recruitment policy has attracted the attention of the Government
With a strategy to expand both its product portfolio and global reach, Farécla is a company that has a busy year ahead. Exec finds out more
This iconic British engineering company has been through hard times but is now growing sustainably and expanding globally
With one of the largest owners’ clubs in the UK, Westfield Sports Cars is a company with a reputation for building high quality vehicles. Lucy Mowatt finds out more
Operating in the Thin Strip Business Unit of Outokumpu, one of the world’s foremost stainless steel firms, Sheffield Special Strip is a company that supplies its materials to companies all over the world
As Magnox nuclear power stations come to the end of their design life, many companies in the supply chain have to adapt, Exec finds out how Magnesium Elektron is meeting these challenges
Robert Smith joined lock manufacturer Huf UK as MD in 2006 and is in the process of turning the company around. He explains to Exec how he intends to do this
With experience dating back to 1985, Alcoa Fastening Systems is a company with a focus on high quality solutions. Exec finds out about the UK operation’s plans for the coming year
Having moved all of its facilities to one site, print company ProCo is looking to strengthen supplier relationships and is now concentrating on building its brand
SMD expands its subsea expertise offering turnkey solutions for all trenching and Work Class ROV requirements, Soil Machine Dynamics has an increasingly diverse portfolio of products
Having worked for Philford Design Engineers for the last ten years, Stephen Hayes has watched the company develop. He explains its new focus to ExecUK
Having worked with organisations including BSkyB, NBC and the BBC, Calrec Audio has often been the first in the market with innovative technology. Operations Manager David Carr explains
Excellence in connectivity
At over a hundred years old, Paragon has seen it all. We look at how continual improvement is keeping the the document creation and printing firm competitive in a challenging industry.
Gooch & Housego plc has developed significantly in the past four years. Now the manufacturer of custom optical components is determined not to “rest on its laurels”
Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions supplies global systems using techniques ranging from the original pneumatic systems to state-of-the-art telemetry and control technology.
With European manufacturing industries constantly developing, Exec UK learns how Romiley Board Mill is looking to become more efficient and change with the times.
Hallin Marine CEO John Giddens tells Exec UK about his vision for diversification and the company’s comprehensive restructuring programme.
Raymarine’s Operations Director John Spottiswood tells Exec UK how he managed the challenging movement of the company’s manufacturing and supplier base from the UK to Hungary.
Investment in equipment, processes and facilities are taking Dunraven Windows beyond its original heartland into new markets.
High growth products
Recruitment, re-modelling, and rebranding
Laminating and paper coating firm Slater Harrison has turned working in a specialised niche market to its advantage thanks to a strong, flexible workforce and continued product development.
Dr Alan McLenaghan, MD of Saint Gobain Glass, talks to Exec UK about his multi-award winning recruitment policies.
Filtronic steps up a tier
Innovation, technology and industrial flexibility
One of the top three in its industry
ExecUK spoke to Business Development Executive Geoff Gamage and General Manager Charlie Warner to find out how Maxell Europe is driving the firm’s diversification beyond its traditional media products
The enterprising Mr Magal: modern management techniques and lean practices.
How VTL Automotive achieved a Lean inspired culture change
Take it away
Howitt, one of the country’s oldest established printers, and a family business, has become a leader in modern mailing solutions after investment and close engagement with its blue chip customers.
Representing the UK’s world beating capability
From administration to European success
FOR SOME THINGS, 100 YEAR-OLD MACHINERY STILL WORKS BEST…
06 January 2009 04:11