ECON ploughs £850,000 into new state-of-the-art laser cutter

by Steve Everett - 28, January, 202027, January, 20200

A North Yorkshire engineering company that manufactures more than 80 per cent of the winter maintenance and repair vehicles used on Britain’s roads has ploughed £850,000 into a new state-of-the-art laser cutter. The new machine purchased by Econ Engineering will not only significantly increase throughput in its engineering workshop, it will

Jet Aire appoints new managing director

by Steve Everett - 23, January, 20200

Leeds-based drainage contractor, Jet Aire Services, has appointed Darren Pavan as managing director to provide strategic leadership for its operations nationwide. Darren joined Jet Aire in 2015 as commercial manager heading up the company’s key contracts in the utilities sector. He led operations at Jet Aire’s regional office in Middlesbrough and

Fin-tastic rescuers save “Lucky” the fish from sewer

by Steve Everett - 23, January, 202022, January, 20200

Severn Trent wastewater engineers made the most unusual catch of the day by rescuing two fish they believe had been flushed down a toilet into a sewer. Brothers Martin and Chas Jeffries realised "fins" weren't right when the fish appeared on their CCTV survey camera. But they didn't get into a flap

ABP commences work on the Humber’s largest roof mounted solar scheme

by Steve Everett - 9, January, 20208, January, 20200

ABP is investing £6.8m in the Port of Hull to install the Humber’s largest roof mounted solar scheme. Currently, installations at the Ports of Immingham and Goole produce 4.5 MW and 1.1 MW respectively. Once completed, the 6.5 MW solar scheme at the Port of Hull will more than double the

SCX engineering expertise called on for two new aircraft carriers

by Steve Everett - 31, December, 201930, December, 20190

The engineering skills of Sheffield-based SCX Special Projects are in evidence aboard the Royal Navy’s largest ever warships. The company, which specialises in mechanical handling solutions, designed and built ten bespoke cranes for the new HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carriers. The two ships made their first

Hawkswell Kilvington expands with key appointment

by Steve Everett - 5, December, 20194, December, 20190

Hawkswell Kilvington, the niche firm of award winning, specialist construction and engineering solicitors, is continuing the expansion of its practice with the appointment of a new partner, David Spires. With 20 years’ experience specialising in all aspects of construction law, David has long been recognised as a leader in his field

Rapidly expanding RSK acquires Silcock Leedham Group

by Steve Everett - 4, December, 20193, December, 20190

RSK, the UK’s leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services consultancy, has acquired the consulting engineering practice Silcock Leedham Group. The acquisition is RSK’s eighth of the financial year and will see the group’s three businesses, Silcock Leedham Consulting Engineers, Zero Energy Design and Verisys, join RSK. Founded in 2001, Silcock Leedham

WorldSkills medals win for Team UTC Sheffield

by Steve Everett - 3, December, 20194, December, 20190

UTC Sheffield has brought home two medals from the prestigious WorldSkills UK. WorldSkills UK showcases technical education to inspire more young people to choose vocational careers. Held at Birmingham NEC from November 21 to 23, the event attracted 500 competitors from colleges, universities and industry and involved 70 different skills categories. This

Jet Aire secures nationwide planned maintenance contract

by Steve Everett - 2, December, 201929, November, 20190

Leeds-based drainage and civil engineering company, Jet Aire Services, has won a major contract to service a nationwide network of retail distribution centres on behalf of Marks & Spencer. The company has commenced a two-month programme requiring surface water and foul water drainage maintenance at 11 sites across Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Kent,

Clearpoint Recycling boosts paper operations with senior appointment

by Steve Everett - 28, November, 201927, November, 20190

Harrogate-based Environment-Agency-approved recyclable materials exporter Clearpoint Recycling has bolstered its workforce with the appointment of a new head of paper, Andrew Perkins, who will be leading the firm’s expanding fibre operation. Bringing with him over 25 years’ experience in the industry, Andrew has worked for a number of waste management, recycling