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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 2nd 2024

Pearson Engineering selected by UK MOD to provide equipment to defeat explosives in Ukraine

With Ukraine now the most mined country in the world, Pearson Engineering, located at Armstrong works in

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March 14th 2024

£5m investment readies apprentices at Armstrong Works for future growth

The installation of a new 800 tonne press brake at Armstrong Works marks the first delivery in

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March 11th 2024

14 new starters at leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway

Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the addition of 14 new team members to its

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March 7th 2024

A Manufacturing Specific Summary of the spring budget by our partners at Azets.

For companies in the manufacturing sector in the North East of England, the Spring 2024 Budget introduces

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March 7th 2024

Business development apprentice joins the HOS team

Sunderland based Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS), are continuing to invest in the future as they welcome

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March 7th 2024

CJM Recycling Achieves Triple ISO Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence

CJM Recycling, a prominent plastic recycling specialist located in Tyneside, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of

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January 4th 2024

Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies attend prestigious agricultural show

Sunderland based Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS) are delighted to be attending the Lamma show, the UK’s

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November 14th 2023

North East based Customer Battery Pack Manufacturer, Cell Pack Solutions, celebrates 25 years in business.

North East based Custom Battery Pack Manufacturer, Cell Pack Solutions is proud to announce the celebration of

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November 14th 2023

Top tips for minimising risk when carrying out an investigation – Caroline Shafar; Ward Hadaway

Workplace complaints, particularly those involving serious allegations of misconduct, bullying and harassment and discrimination can be tricky

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November 10th 2023

AMF Member, SafeSol, has made water wetter!

No, that is not a misprint! Delta-T a surfactant based product that will change the properties of

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October 23rd 2023

VALID R&D CLAIMS HAVE ADDED BENEFIT OF REDUCING CORPORATION TAX ON PROFITS ABOVE £250,000 – BUT MUST NOT BE USED AS A ‘BACKDOOR’ TO REDUCE LIABILITIES

UK top 10 accountancy Azets is seeing a rise in R&D claims but warns against companies trying

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October 23rd 2023

Positioning SMEs at the heart of the UK economy

Employing more than 16 million people and accounting for almost two-thirds (61%) of those in the private

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19/06/2025

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Process Improvement Forum

AMF Process Improvement Group

09/07/2025

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10/07/2025

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Driving Supply Chain Efficiency & Resilience Through Digitalisation

13/08/2025

9:30 am

Monthly Meeting

AMF Site Visit to Turntide, Gateshead

17/09/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF September Monthly Meeting – Polyfoam XPS; Hartlepool

15/10/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF Monthly Meeting @ Komatsu

29/10/2025

12:00 pm

Monthly Meeting

AMF Site Visit to Siemens Energy

27/11/2025

9:00 am

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MENE – Manufacturing & Engineering North East 2025