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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.

November 29th 2018

The AMF Appoints New Forum Manager to Drive Regional Growth

 We are pleased to announce that we have appointed a new forum manager to strengthen our foothold

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November 23rd 2018

Rubb supports local automotive drive with new storage warehouse.

Leading automotive plastic component supplier Nifco UK called on AMF member Rubb, to design and construct a

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November 16th 2018

PROUD TO WELCOME A NEW BOARD MEMBER

The AMF is proud to announce that we have appointed Paul Wilson to our strategic board, to

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November 1st 2018

ZENITH PEOPLE SEEKS TAIT WALKER’S SPECIALIST SERVICES IN MEMBER COLLABORATION

AMF member Zenith People , a renowned recruitment service and training provider, has sought the services of fellow

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October 30th 2018

Two New Appointments at Reprotec

North East based Reprotec UK, specialists in resin flooring systems and bespoke surface protection technology, has announced

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October 23rd 2018

UTS Group celebrates commitment to real living wage

Jarrow-based UTS Group has been accredited as a real Living Wage employer. Its Living Wage commitment will

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October 23rd 2018

NBT Integrated Services wins two awards

NBT Integrated Services took home a double win at the Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 Awards

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October 19th 2018

EDM ZONE WINS PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY ACCOLADE

AMF member, EDM Zone has won the Manufacturing Apprenticeship / Training Scheme Award, at the Made in the North

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October 16th 2018

REPROTEC GROUP CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS

AMF member Reprotec Group, an award-winning surface repair and protection specialist is celebrating 30 years in business. Founded

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October 9th 2018

Congratulations to North East based Reprotec – 30 Years in Business!

Congratulations to North East based company, Reprotec, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. John Holmes, MD of

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October 1st 2018

Celebrating 40 years of designing and manufacturing structures

Quality, reliability and performance are the key factors, when buying temporary or semi-permanent structures. The key advantage

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September 24th 2018

ELRO® MODELS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH PUMP SCRAPPAGE SCHEME

AMF member Tomlinson Hall is now offering ELRO® stationary and mobile peristaltic pumps through its innovative £99 for

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16/04/2026

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AMF Member Event: Smart Supply Chain Efficiency – Live RFID and Automated Inventory Demonstration at Masfix

23/04/2026

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AMF HR Forum – Future-Ready Talent: Attract, Develop & Retain

15/05/2026

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AMF WOMEN; Executive Presence Workshop – Durham University Business School

24/06/2026

9:00 am

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AMF Partner event – Shining Bright Conference hosted by Ward Hadaway

15/07/2026

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF @ Komatsu

27/08/2026

3:00 pm

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AMF 20th Birthday Celebration!

19/11/2026

12:00 pm

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AMF Visit to Highly Marelli, Washington UK

26/11/2026

9:00 am

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MENE – Manufacturing & Engineering North East 2026