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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.

April 26th 2018

AMF to exhibit at Manufacturing & Engineering 2018

We are pleased to announce the AMF will be exhibiting at this year’s Manufacturing and Engineering North

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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 25th 2018

Top tips for networking success

The AMF hosts a range of exciting and informative events, including monthly meetings and a quarterly: Marketing

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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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January 17th 2018

Waste Recycling Partnership Aids Environmental Performance for Local Businesses

The new year sees a new partnership between two of the region’s most environmentally-focused businesses, Esh Group

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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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November 29th 2017

MANUFACTURING FORUM LAUNCHES SUCCESSFUL PROCUREMENT EVENT

We successfully launched our first procurement event which was held at Jarrow Hall in South Tyneside on

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November 7th 2017

MANUFACTURING MARKET SET TO ENCOURAGE SECTOR GROWTH

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first interactive procurement event, which aims

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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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October 20th 2017

THE AMF CONTINUES TO GROW…

We’re proud to announce that Durham-based Reprotec Group, a leading surface protection specialist in the North East,

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18/02/2026

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF Site Visit: Grundfos Manufacturing (Sunderland)

25/02/2026

9:30 am

Business Improvement Forum

AMF HR Forum

18/03/2026

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF Site Visit to Kasai UK, Washington

25/03/2026

9:00 am

Other Event

AMF WOMEN: Early Careers @ Turntide Technologies

15/07/2026

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF @ Komatsu

26/11/2026

9:00 am

Other Event

MENE – Manufacturing & Engineering North East 2026