On Thursday 22 June, the University Centre at Petroc welcomed around three hundred businesses, stakeholders and members of the local community to a Marine Futures event held at our South West Institute of Technology (SWIoT). Petroc worked alongside North Devon Council and Torridge District Council to inform and engage local businesses, schools, teachers, students and […]
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At last Wednesday’s Annual General Meeting, Chairman, Tim Puttick, announced the 2023 NDMA awards “open for entries” The North Devon Manufacturing Awards made a welcome return in 2022 after a lengthy hiatus for the global pandemic and was marked by agrand ceremony at the Barnstaple Hotel. This year, manufacturers can enter the same 9 categories
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Hosted at the South West Institute of Technology building, the 2023 NDMA AGM welcomed members and guests on 14th June The evening commenced with an update on the organisation’s progress since regrouping post-pandemic, combined with the usual formalities of the Annual General Meeting. Chairman, Tim Puttick, thanked his committee for their efforts, noting the events
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By 2045, Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) production in the Celtic Sea aims to supply a quarter of the UK’s energy requirements, alongside clean propulsion, aquaculture and green hydrogen all heralding an exciting era of innovation and new business growth.
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Since the return of in-person events, NDMA members have enjoyed three well-attended factory visits TDK Lambda in Ilfracombe, Perrigo in Braunton and Parker Hannifin in Barnstaple have so far opened their doors to groups for some fascinating insights and inspiring site tours. Sharing best practice in Lean operations and efficient processes, safety, sustainability, staff morale
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Schools from across Devon, including Great Torrington School and Petroc were shown the critical work the company does in addressing the vibrations that can impact a helicopter’s airframe
Helitune opens its doors to the future Read More »
Dartmoor Trust Careers Fair for Years 9 -12 from our 3 secondary colleges (targeting at least 2500 students) on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th March to be held at The Ashbury Hotel near Okehampton. With a variety of trade stands, a programme of speakers for students to experience and an open evening for parents to
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Hosted at the beautiful Venn Valley Vineyard, the event marked a welcome return for the breakfast meeting format, with bacon and sausage baps, pastries and plenty of tea and coffee!
Make UK breakfast meeting discusses manufacturing and business challenges Read More »
There are workshops at FabLab Exeter for children in the school holidays, plus Home-Ed Workshops on Fridays leading up to Christmas.
FabLab Exeter have released their Festive Workshop Programme for both Adults & Children Read More »
In March 2022 (when this AGM would normally have taken place) the committee set about rebuilding the organisation, with renewed energy and plans to modernise for future resilience.
