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Keep up to date with the latest news in advanced manufacturing

Welcome to the AMF Expertise Exchange: Knowledge section of the website where you can stay up to date with the latest news from the AMF and our members. Here you will also find member collaboration stories, and practical advice and insights from industry experts.

March 26th 2018

Cell Pack Solutions triumphs at North East Business Awards 2018

South Shields-based industrial battery manufacturer, Cell Pack Solutions has won a prestigious North East Manufacturing Award. Congratulations

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February 21st 2018

Tomlinson Hall announced as a finalist in national Pump Industry Awards

Billingham-based pump distributor and manufacturer Tomlinson Hall is representing the North East on the national stage next

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February 12th 2018

AMF MEMBERS SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS NORTH EAST AWARDS

We’re delighted to announce that two of our members, AGMA Ltd and Cell Pack Solutions, have been

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January 24th 2018

Opening of 50,000 manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales

Jarrow-based engineering specialist, UTS Group, has opened a 50,000 sq ft facility in Newport, Wales, to meet

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November 30th 2017

HORIZONWORKS APPOINTS FIRST APPRENTICE

Newcastle-based strategic marketing company Horizonworks has strengthened its operations team with the appointment of its first apprentice.

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October 20th 2017

E-MAX SYSTEMS WELCOMES NEW CLIENT

Pryme Group has appointed E-Max Systems to provide groupwide ERP software solutions.  AMF member, E-Max Systems is

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September 22nd 2017

The Expanded Metal Company looks to new horizons with the support of marketing specialists

Hartlepool-based manufacturer The Expanded Metal Company has appointed B2B marketing specialist Horizonworks to act as its outsourced

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