Staff changes at Denholms

As one valued team member reaches his well-earned retirement, another completes his training and develops his career at DRO/CEE. Goodbye… Barry Stewart, Estimator at Denholms/C E Edwards Liverpool site retired recently after many years of valued service. Estimating is a vital role and we will miss his knowledge and experience. We got together to celebrate […]

Efficient Engineering

Denholms and C E Edwards continue our focus on driving efficiency In our competitive world, efficiency is an important goal for every business. This is particularly true in the engineering sector where globalisation has moved competition out from a regional or national focus to a truly international base. We recognise that the Denholms and C […]

The EU Referendum: The view from Denholms and C E Edwards

The EU referendum on 23rd June saw the country split at every level. Neither the engineering sector nor SMEs across all industries were immune from the national debate. Indeed, analysis suggested they would be among those greatest affected, whichever way the vote went. However, the nature of that impact – positive or negative – remained […]

Cross-border engineering partnerships in a post-referendum Europe

Three months have passed since the EU referendum vote on 23rd June. How are things evolving for the UK engineering sector? Reality Any claims of an overnight crisis now look somewhat exaggerated. There is no sign of firms toppling like dominoes. Financing has not been instantly shut off. The immediate shockwave tremor in the markets […]

Development programme rolls out onto the shop floor

This summer marks a year since Denholm Rees & O’Donnell and C E Edwards embarked on a development programme supported by the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS). The purpose of this was to identify and act upon areas for improvement within the business. While the process uncovered no need for dramatic reform – rather assuring the […]

Investment in machinery wins new contract

With two busy sites making optimum use of all available space, Denholm Rees & O’Donnell and C E Edwards are always hives of activity – but in 2016 the hubs in Aintree and Stoke-on-Trent have been positively buzzing. Since the turn of the year, both companies have played host to numerous visiting delegates and engineers. […]

New gates enhance popular local park

Engagement with our local community is important to everyone at Denholm Rees O’Donnell. We recognise that we have a part to play in maintaining and enhancing the lives of people living around our two sites. From employing people living locally, both as skilled workers/managers and trainee apprentices to using our capabilities to help community projects, Denholms’ […]

Integrated process – The future for Denholms & C E Edwards

It is now two years since Denholm Rees & O’Donnell and C E Edwards began making changes to more closely integrate operations across both companies and sites. The value of having two separate locations offering distinct areas of specialist expertise and equipment is something we firmly believe in, and which our customer feedback supports. But […]

New investment increases capacity

Denholm Rees O’Donnell & C E Edwards sustain their commitment to increasing their capabilities with the acquisition of a high capacity CNC vertical borer. Background In early 2015, we installed a high capacity SACEM horizontal borer, which added to our ever growing capabilities and capacity. We began to reap the benefits of having such a high […]

Major software upgrade will deliver enhanced service for customers

Outside of the sector, many people may see engineering as an ‘established’ industry but we know only too well how important it is to use the latest technology to deliver the cutting edge service  our customers need. Proactive not reactive We want to always be in a position to meet our clients’ requirements as they […]