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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.

September 24th 2018

HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST STRENGTHENS ITS TEAM WITH NEW APPOINTMENT

Sunderland-based Hydraulic Offshore Supplies (HOS), has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new project engineer,

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August 23rd 2018

Rubb Buildings rises to meet increase in storage shelter demands

In the run up to leaving the EU, many UK businesses are increasingly looking for facilities with

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August 8th 2018

Cell Pack Solutions Awards Contract to Reprotec in Member Collaboration

Custom battery pack manufacturer and AMF member, Cell Pack Solutions, sought the services of Reprotec, a contractor

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July 30th 2018

AGMA Awards Contract to Reprotec in Successful AMF Member Collaboration

AMF member AGMA, a world leading solutions provider in industrial cleaning and the manufacture of sterile and

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July 25th 2018

ST CLARE’S HOSPICE SEEKS GNR PARTICIPANT

St. Clare’s Hospice is seeking additional registered Great North Run participants to raise funds on its behalf. Based

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July 16th 2018

EDM ZONE WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

AMF member, EDM Zone is the first engineering company in the North East of England to win

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June 29th 2018

Horizon Works looks to the future with new staff and new brand

North East-based business to business marketing company Horizon Works has bolstered its team – and launched a

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May 29th 2018

AMF welcomes new preferred supplier, Synergy

The Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) is proud to welcome business transformation specialist, Synergy, as a preferred supplier.

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May 25th 2018

SPECIALIST HYDRAULICS SUPPLIER AWARDED INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION

Congratulations to AMF member, Hydraulic and Offshore Supplies (HOS) for obtaining another key accreditation – DNV-GL ISO 9001:2015.

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May 25th 2018

HYDRAULIC AND OFFSHORE SUPPLIES EXPANDS ITS TEAM

AMF member, Hydraulic and Offshore Supplies (HOS) has expanded its team further with the recruitment of two

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May 15th 2018

IIRSM North East and Cumbria Branch Launch

The IIRSM is inviting AMF members to the launch of its first North East and Cumbria Branch

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April 27th 2018

HORIZONWORKS HELPS PODFO STEP FORWARD INTO A NEW ERA

Leading B2B marketing agency Horizonworks, has helped a North East innovator to reposition and launch its bespoke

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