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• Date: 08/02/2024
• Company: HMG Paints Ltd

To mark the 17th annual National Apprenticeship Week, HMG Paints is celebrating the variety of apprenticeship journeys currently taking place within the business.

The Manchester based paint manufacturer currently employ a number of apprentices who compose of a range of ages, sectors, backgrounds, and engage in various roles across the business.

The diversity of opportunities within the apprenticeships provides employees a route into successful and fulfilling careers whilst also providing HMG with the skills needed across the business. Apprenticeships, and Youth Training Schemes have long been a key part in the HMG business and proved a great starting block for many HMG careers, after all 4 of the current Directors started as trainees.…

• Date: 05/02/2024
• Company: JFD

Andrew Bowie MP visits JFD Westhill to see a global success story in the underwater industry

JFD showcased its local community impact highlighting JFD’s contributions over the past 40 years for local employment, economic growth, industry technology, safety and community engagement  JFD demonstrated its world-leading life support system, COBRA, which plays a pioneering role improving safety for those who work subsea  Andrew met the next generation of JFD’s team, including…

• Date: 31/01/2024
• Company: Kromek

North East firm showcases lead in preventing nuclear and biological disaster

Kromek, the designer and manufacturer of biological and radiological detectors, based in Sedgefield Co. Durham, held its third annual industry day, “Kromek Futures” at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London on 25th January, showcasing its range of products designed to reduce the fallout from emerging biological and nuclear threats. Kromek Futures brought together industry experts, end users…

• Date: 18/01/2024
• Company: Kromek

Identifying radiological sources in one wag of a tail

Early warning capabilities are essential for supplying rapid, reliable data to inform preventative action. Such innovations in radiation detection are necessary to avoid repeats of Chernobyl 1986 and Fukushima 2011.

Risks to nuclear security are of ever-present concern globally, but are especially significant with the ongoing geopolitical unrest in Ukraine. With Ukraine’s prolific nuclear industry and fighting in such close proximity to reactors, such an early warning capability is imperative to safeguard its people and infrastructure; avoiding a repeat of catastrophic events and its severe short and long-…

• Date: 15/01/2024
• Company: Avon Protection

Avon Protection Awarded German Navy Underwater Rebreather Contract

The chosen Avon rebreather will provide the German Navy with enhanced, safety, training and operational performance.

Avon Protection, the leading global provider of mission-critical underwater protection and CBRN systems, has been selected by the German Navy to supply its Multi-Role Rebreather for military diving operations. The contract includes the supply of Avon’s market-leading rebreather and ongoing technical support to ensure complete, sustained operation of the system’s advanced safety features and…

• Date: 15/12/2023
• Company: JFD

JFD Australia Demonstrates Its World Leading Submarine Rescue System

JFD Australia, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, the proven, trusted and reliable provider of Australia’s submarine rescue capability for the past 15 years, has successfully demonstrated its world-class rescue system during annual ocean exercises, White Carillon, off the coast of Perth, Western Australia. Over a two-week period, the system completed a range of simulated rescues using underwater…

• Date: 03/12/2023
• Company: Will-Burt Germany

The Will-Burt Company acquires Clark Masts Systems Limited

The Will-Burt Company, a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of mobile telescoping mast, tower, and integrated trailer systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Clark Masts Systems, LTD. Clark is known globally for their fast-erecting, high-quality, and innovative field and vehicle deployed telescopic pneumatic mast systems. “We are pleased to add the high-performance Clark…

• Date: 27/11/2023
• Company: 4GD Ltd

4GD to utilise ChatGPT in its robotic targetry to train soldiers

Close combat training technology specialists, 4GD, have been awarded a contract by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to integrate the ChatGPT language model into its robotic targets (SimStriker). This will allow soldiers to have dynamic conversations with the target. 4GD will work with its partners NIAXO, a software solutions company, to create varied and realistic military training…

• Date: 25/10/2023
• Company: HMG Paints Ltd

Double Delight for HMG Paints at Industry Awards

Manchester based HMG Paints, had two reasons to celebrate at the recent British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards. The family business took home two of the top awards on the night; Marketing Campaign of the Year and the Excellence in Training Award. "As a family-owned business, we take immense pride in receiving these awards, particularly when considering the formidable competition among the…

• Date: 25/10/2023
• Company: PPM Systems

SDSC-UK to Feature PPM Systems’ Optical Distribution

At the 2023 edition of the UK’s most diverse and forward thinking expo, SDSC-UK, PPM Systems will be displaying the proven and mature RF over fibre solutions enabling the next step in capability performance across the land ECM (Electronic Counter Measures), ESM (Electronic Support Measures) and EW (Electronic Warfare) domains. The event, formerly known as 3CDSE (Three Counties Defence and…

• Date: 15/09/2023
• Company: Oxley Developments Company Limited

Oxley Wins Contract on the British Army’s Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank

Oxley Group has secured its position as leading the global market in vehicle lighting following the award of the contract for LED lighting for the British Army’s upgraded Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (MBT). The contract, awarded by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), is worth £1.39M. Oxley Group will be providing internal cabin lighting, breach lighting and task lighting for the programme,…

• Date: 15/09/2023
• Company: AdaCore

Digital Security by Design driving investment in the automotive sector and embedded systems

The Digital Security by Design (DSbD) programme from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is transforming digital technology and creating a more resilient, and secure foundation for a safer future. DSbD announces £1.2m funding for a Thales UK led consortium demonstrator project called RESAuto which is investigating the potential impacts of new technology on safety and privacy. A further £993k…

• Date: 08/09/2023
• Company: NP Aerospace

NP Aerospace Receives Volvo Defense Contract for Vehicle Armour Development

First International Volvo Armoured Truck Cab Showcase at DSEI London \12-15 September Booth H7-110. Global armour manufacturer, NP Aerospace, has been awarded a new development contract by Volvo Defense for the design, manufacture, and supply of composite armoured cabs for militarised versions of their Volvo FMX Series trucks. As part of the contract which was won via competitive bid in…

• Date: 04/09/2023
• Company: Avon Protection

Avon Protection and OPEC CBRNe announce partnership

The agreement will see the companies partner on the development of CBRN protective suit technologies   Avon Protection, a renowned leader in innovative personal protective equipment, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with OPEC CBRNe, a designer and manufacturer of chemical, biological and antiviral suit systems. This collaboration aims to revolutionise CBRN protective suit…

• Date: 30/08/2023
• Company: Peli BioThermal

Peli BioThermal Exhibit Life-Saving Range at DSEI

Company’s industry leading Golden Hour™ products showcased at leading defence and security exhibition. Peli BioThermal, the life science industry’s partner from discovery to distribution, will be exhibiting its award-winning products at DSEI 2023. The company’s team of experts will be sharing knowledge and showcasing its life-saving products at the world’s largest gathering of the defence and…

• Date: 16/08/2023
• Company: Barrett Communications

Emergency communications where they are needed most: Bringing HF radio to the Caribbean

The Rainbow Radio League and Barrett Communications are bringing vital emergency communications infrastructure to the Caribbean. Here’s how an ambitious relationship was born with the vision to save lives.  In St Vincent and the Grenadines, and the surrounding islands, emergency communications equipment is transforming disaster response. Located in the Caribbean’s hurricane belt and in proximity…

• Date: 04/08/2023
• Company: HMG Paints Ltd

HMG Paints, is excited to announce the relaunch of Ferrozinc, a revolutionary water-based rust converter.

HMG Paints, a leading manufacturer of high-quality coatings and paints, is excited to announce the relaunch of Ferrozinc, a revolutionary water-based rust converter. With its exceptional performance and ease of use, Ferrozinc is the go-to solution for rust conversion in areas where shot blasting, or complete rust removal is impractical or impossible. “Ferrozinc has been a popular product for…

• Date: 28/07/2023
• Company: NP Aerospace

Supacat and NP Aerospace Hand-Over Recovery Vehicles to the British Army

This week, Supacat and NP Aerospace will be delivering new Lightweight Recovery Vehicles to British Army units in Tern Hill and Leuchars as part of the UK Ministry of Defence Protected Mobility Engineering and Technical Support (PMETS) contract. The Lightweight Recovery Vehicle (LWRV) designed by Supacat and NP Aerospace as engineering authority for PMETS have successfully reached Initial…