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TRB Lightweight Structures, based in Huntingdon, is working with Siemens Mobility on the manufacture and supply of the emergency evacuation systems for new London Underground Trains.

The ‘detrainment’ system, which is deployed if passengers need to leave the train in an emergency, will include the M Door, bridge and stairs for 94 nine-car ‘Inspiro’ train sets for the London Underground Piccadilly Line.

These state-of-the-art trains will replace outdated rolling stock that first entered service in the 1970s, and will be fully assembled in the UK. TRB has been selected to design and manufacture a unique emergency detrainment system to meet the stringent requirements and specifications of the new fleet, including GMRT 2100 fire and impact tests.

The contract – with potential for follow-on orders – was awarded to TRB thanks to its position as a global leader in the manufacture and design of high quality rail interiors, door leaves and detrainment systems. Almost a fifth of TRB’s 130+ strong workforce will be occupied in delivering 188 complete systems (two per train) for this project, with the first train sets due for completion in February 2022.

Toni Shepherd, Director of Sales at TRB, commented: “We have over 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of high quality components for the rail industry, and have manufactured the majority of the UK’s detrainment systems currently employed on UK rolling stock. Our production methods include comprehensive in-house testing, from load to simulated evacuation tests. We are delighted to have been chosen to be involved in this exciting new partnership with Siemens Mobility, which further highlights our expertise in the sector, and are excited for the opportunities that come with it.” 8 https://trbls.com/

Diamorph Group Holdings Limited is to acquire defence sector composites specialist Permali Gloucester Limited.

This follows the acquisition in March of Birmingham-based Tufnol Composites Ltd, which manufactures composites for the aerospace industry.

Diamorph Chief Executive, Gordon MacLeman said:

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“These acquisitions allow Diamorph to broaden its composites competency and enter new markets. Permali has a long history of developing bespoke composite solutions for critical defence applications since the 1930s, whilst Tufnol has been manufacturing high performance composites since the 1920s and has a highly regarded brand and reputation for delivering market leading wear performance in the Aerospace sector.” 8 permali.co.uk

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Registration for Subcon 2021 is open, marking a return to live business events and reinforcing the importance to UK manufacturers of being able to meet face-to-face with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

The event will take place at the NEC, Birmingham from 14 to 16 September and is currently 80% sold out.

Subcontractor who are confirmed to be exhibiting include turned parts and machining companies such as Axis Precision, Dawson Precision Components and TruTurn and CNC Leicester, one-stop-shops like PRV, laser and fabrication companies including FC Laser, as well as companies offering everything from contract electronics manufacturing, additive manufacturing and castings to plastic components.

Engineering Capacityis an official media partner of Subcon 2021 and will be previewing the show again in its September issue. If you are exhibiting and wish to contribute editorial please email editor@engineeringcapacity.com. If you are interested in promoting your presence at the show please contact sales@engineeeringcapacity.com

Headline sponsors for the show are IAMP and SCS Concept Group.

Visitors also gain free-of-charge access to The Engineer Expo and new for 2021 - Manufacturing Management Show.

The organisers say that Subcon is the UK’s leading subcontract manufacturing supply chain show and comes at a pivotal time as businesses of all sizes recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and adjust to operating outside the EU.

Gordon Kirk, Subcon event director, said: “We are delighted to be bringing Subcon back this September and provide a long overdue opportunity for UK manufacturing to meet face to face once again.

“The past 18-months has been unprecedented and Subcon will shine a light on the untold challenges and opportunities this industry is facing, including the supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic and how that has served to highlight the true value

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of a reliable, local supply chain offering short lead time and better quality.

“This year the show presents a timely and unique platform for any UK manufacturers looking to source or develop a robust and localised network of UK supply chain partners. We are also excited to champion innovators and start-ups and celebrate the engineering heroes whose ingenuity makes such a valuable contribution to the UK, particularly throughout the pandemic.”

The event will take place in accordance with Government guidance on COVID-19, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. 8 Subconshow.co.uk

The Launchpad and Launchpad Awards are returning for a second year to Subcon 2021, the UK’s premier subcontract manufacturing supply chain show taking place 14-16 September at Birmingham’s NEC.

The Launchpad and Launchpad Awards are dedicated to providing start-ups and entrepreneurs throughout the sector with a valuable platform for sharing innovation and earning muchneeded recognition and brand awareness among thousands of engineering and manufacturing professionals.

To qualify, businesses must be under three years old with a product or service that relates to engineering and/or manufacturing. Up to eight businesses will get a free stand in the Launchpad area at the show, offered expert advice and marketing support and automatically entered into the 2021 Launchpad Awards.

Launchpad Award participants will be allocated a five-minute slot to present their innovation to a panel of expert judges including Subcon event director Gordon Kirk and chair Jon Excell. Taking place during Subcon, the winner will be announced at the show and receive a free stand on the main show floor at Subcon 2022 worth £10,000, plus ongoing PR and marketing support to help increase brand awareness.

Judging panel chair Jon Excell said: “We’re very excited about the return of the Launchpad competition. Its debut in 2019 uncovered some truly inspirational and potentially game-changing UK engineering innovators and disruptors spanning a range of sectors, so we’re really looking forward to welcome it back and seeing this year’s crop of entries.”

For visitors attending September’s Subcon, the Launchpad is an opportunity to view leading-edge innovation which can drive up productivity and boost competitiveness.

Subcon event director Gordon Kirk: “Young businesses have faced extraordinary challenges as they have sought to bring ingenuity to market over the past year. It’s important that Subcon continues to provide a platform that focuses on the next generation of innovators and showcases their contribution to the future of industry and the UK’s global competitiveness.

“Subcon is a strategic opportunity for companies throughout the manufacturing supply chain to meet face-to-face, reconnect and secure business growth and a timely and unique platform for any UK manufacturers looking to source or develop a robust and localised network of UK supply chain partners.”

Applications are open now at www.subconshow.co.uk/launchpad

Three day conference programme

Manufacturing Management is curating a three-day conference which will see panel discussions and keynote addresses from Make UK CEO Stephen Phipson, Made in Britain CEO John Pearce. Other speakers include Bruce Wood, MD, Powertrain, Cosworth; Dr James Widmer, CEO, Advanced Electric Machines; Phill Davies, Director, MAGWAY; Theo Saville, CEO, Cloud NC; Dom Tribe, Vendigital; Dr Nick Wright, Head of Manufacturing Industries, Digital Catapult and Richard Hague, Professor of Innovative Manufacturing, University of Nottingham. 8 Subconshow.co.uk

Innovation lift-off at Subcon

Mahantesh Hiremath

is the 140th president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He is one of only a few engineers in the world to have designed and engineered systems in four different environments – deep underground, off-shore, on-ground and in space.

Gareth Barker

a former apprentice at Sheffield Forgemasters, has been appointed to the company’s board of directors as its Chief Operating Officer. He has progressed through the company, working across all of its production divisions in various managerial roles before his appointment to the board.

Aamir Chaudhry

has been promoted to the role of General Manager at injection moulding and chrome plating specialist Borough Ltd. The promotion is partly in recognition of his dedication to maintaining high quality manufacturing standards during the lockdowns.

Claire Rowley

has been appointed by Castings Technology International Commercial Manager to strengthen its capabilities as it expands into new markets. She has worked in a broad range of international market sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, defence and nuclear industries.

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PRECISION ENGINEERING JFL Broaches and Broaching

JFL are broach and broaching specialists with many years personal experience. We offer a comprehensive broaching service covering keyways, squares, hexagons and special forms. Unit 2, Deethe Farm Industrial Est, Cranfield Rd, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK17 8UR Tel: 01908 585103 www.jflbroaches.co.uk

Qualiturn Products Limited

Qualiturn are a very modern subcontract machining service. We offer CNC precision Turned and Milled components to your specifications and quantities. We work with all sizes of customers, offering the same service to all. Supplying various market sectors across the world. 7 Fountain Drive, Hertford, Herts, UK, SG13 7UB Tel. +44 (0) 1992 584499 www.qualiturn.co.uk

DAWSON PRECISION COMPONENTS Manufacturing precision machined components since 1965 Services include: CNC milling, CNC turning, turn/mill machining, sub contracted services, finishing and project management.

Greenfield Lane, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8QP Tel: 01706 842311 dpc.co.uk

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Subcontract mill turned Subcontract mill turned parts up to 65mm in parts up to 65mm in diameter from bar diameter from bar and 300mm and 300mm billet work. work.

5 High quality precision machined components 5 Trusted technical support service 5 Complete and bespoke service from conception to completion 5 AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 approved

Oldfield Street, Crosland Moor Huddersfield HD4 5AJ T: 01484 548903 www.thomas-brown-engineering.co.uk

Wealdpark Ltd

CNC mill-turn facility using Star sliding head lathes with bar capacity up to 32mm diameter. Miyano and Doosan fixed head lathes with bar capacity up to 65mm. Hurco vertical machining centre.

Sutton Road, St. Helens Merseyside WA9 3DJ Tel: 01744 22567 www.wealdpark.co.uk

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Kirkham Engineering Co Ltd

13 - CNC Sliding Heads up to 1”; 14 CNC Twin Turret Fixed Heads up to 65mm; 5 - Twin Turret Twin Spindle; 5 - Twin Turret with Sub-Spindle and 4 - Twin Turret; 4 - CNC Single Turret Fixed Heads up to 6” Billet. Centreless Grinding & T/rolling. All materials - Stainless Steel; Nickel Alloys and other exotics a speciality.

Prestwood Place, East Pimbo, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9QE Tel: 01695 727401 www.kirkhamengineering.co.uk

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TURNING (CNC) Simpson Springs & Pressings Ltd

Precision manufacturers of a wide range of compression tension and torsion springs. Also circlips, wireforms, contacts, antennas and light pressings. Quality approved to BS EN ISO 9001:2000. Unit 1, Latimer Road Industrial Est, Latimer Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2YD Tel: 0118 978 6573 www.simpsonsprings.co.uk

Batchflow Engineering Ltd

CNC turning capacity from 2mm200mm using high precision Fixed and Sliding Head CNC Lathes. Experience in machining a range of materials, from Low to Medium volumes, to customers specifications. Budbrooke Road, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 5XH Tel: 01926 492889 www.batchflow.co.uk

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TURNED PARTS Precision Products (Brighton) Ltd

A one-stop-shop for high-quality turned parts

Accredited to AS9100 Rev D

Unit 2 Brookside Avenue, Rustington, West Sussex BN16 3LF Telephone: +44 (0) 1903 776 171 www.precisonproducts.co.uk