Date: 20th – 24th July 2022
Visit us at the Midlands Aerospace Alliance stand . Hall 1 Stand 1320
ActOn Finishing – Case Study
The UK’s leading surface finishing technology provider in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive and motorsport sectors has installed new software after taking advice from Made Smarter specialists.
ActOn Finishing has grown steadily since it was established in 1965 from its base in Torrington Avenue in Coventry.
In 2020, the business modernised its laboratory which is used to demonstrate products to new and existing clients as well as replacing halogen bulbs throughout its premises with LED lighting to improve its carbon footprint, leading to around 32 tonnes of CO2 emission savings per year and reduced energy costs.
Midlands Engineering Firm Embraces Innovation with Robotics
Coventry-based precision engineering business, Harris RCS, has taken delivery of its first two industrial robots to reap the benefits of factory automation.
The Automata Eva machines will drive the manufacturer’s digital transformation, automating more mundane tasks which will allow staff to develop new skillsets to support the company’s future growth.
ActOn Finishing Launches Wheel Blasting Range in UK in Partnership with Cogeim Europe
We are excited to announce that ActOn Finishing is launching a new partnership with a high-profile Italian industrial company, Cogeim Europe, as part of our growth plans. The partnership will enable ActOn to supply the wheel blasting technology to the manufacturing sector in UK.
ActOn Shell Cleaning Machine installed at Rolls Royce Bristol allows client to process 3 times more
During the shelling process, there is a buildup of ceramic slurry on the various equipment used such as matting, rubber caps, handles, plates and cruciforms. ActOn Finishing were contacted by Rolls Royce Bristol to look at improving the cleaning process to ensure a faster process time and more consistent results.
Queens Award for enterprise in the international trade category 2020 – Arrowsmith Engineering Ltd
This is the most prestigious accolade a UK business can receive and recognises the tremendous achievement, dedication and commitment shown by every member of Arrowsmith Engineering’s 76-strong workforce.
ActOn Finishing Partners with GPAINNOVA as UK Distributor for DLyte Technology
DLyte Technology
The DLyte machine combines grinding and polishing in a one-step process to produce smooth and shiny finished parts. It is used for metal parts which require high performance or superior finishes, including steel and stainless-steel, cobalt chrome, titanium, nickel and other common metal alloys. DLyte technology is the first dry electropolishing system of its kind, and the collaboration is set to have a huge impact the British manufacturing sector by reducing the polishing process time by around 75%. The new polishing concept will also dramatically improve the corrosion, oxidation resistance, lifespan and friction of a part.
CFS Aero Warwick
Representatives from Warwick District Council joined the celebrations last week at the official opening of the new CFS Aero factory in Warwick.
CFS Aero is a leading overhaul and repair facility for the airline industry. The company which employs around 40 staff, has recently relocated to Harris Road in Warwick following the closure of its base at the Alvis Industrial Estate at Coventry Airport to allow for the development of a major new employment site at Gateway South.
AES Ltd dazzles Stratford with Christmas lights switch on
The lights display in Stratford over the Christmas period is considered to be one of the finest in the UK, AES, member of the Coventry and Warwickshire Aerospace Forum (CWAF) have been producing this magnificent display for the 5th year running.
It is presided over by a team of volunteers and funded by generous grants from the Town Trust and the Town Council and by individual donations from Businesses, the residents and the general public. The display is controlled with a radio signal at the end of the Mayor’s countdown. AES designed and programmed wireless modules that are connected to a transmitter, the modules switch on the lights at both ends of the day using real time clocks. Nigel Maris, Managing Director of AES said:
“It’s always a relief when the whole town centre covering a number of Stratford’s streets come on simultaneously”.
Engineering firm upgrades its lighting and heating to go green
The company has received a £47k grant provided by the Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme which is partly funded by the ERDF and is being delivered by Coventry City Council, towards making energy efficiency savings. The manufacturing company of ultra-high precision turned and milled components has been based in the building since the 1980’s and areas of it were in need of updating. Kevan Kane, Managing Director of Technoset decided to invest £117k in energy efficient measures and was successful in obtaining the Green Business Grant towards this.