Is the UK ignoring the value of high-skill engineering?
Look around most machine workshops across the UK today, particularly amongst the SME engineering businesses that are the backbone of the British manufacturing economy and you will notice something – skilled machine operators are getting older! Sure there are some opportunities for apprentices and other shopfloor trainees however, the rate at which new blood is […]
Investment continues to deliver
It is now almost year since our Sacem MSMG-125 horizontal boring and milling machine was installed and, giving us capacity that is available from only a small handful of companies across the UK, the investment is continuing to pay dividends as interest in the capabilities of the machine keeps expanding. Most recently, we are pleased […]
New Website for Denholms and C E Edwards
In mid-November, Denholms and C E Edwards’ new joint-website went live. The site has been designed to bring an up to date look and effectively reflect the full range of services offered by the two businesses. Over the past year, we have found the work we are doing across our two sites in Liverpool and […]
Skilled engineer retires after almost 20 years
At the end of October, skilled engineer Alan Barnett retired after almost 20 years with C E Edwards Alan joined the company in May 1995 as a skilled Horizontal Borer, following the closure of the nearby Progress Foundry. His arrival coincided with C E Edwards joining forces with Denholm Rees & O’Donnell as the beginnings […]
Travel Essential to Building Strong Relationships
Members of the management teams at Denholm Rees & O’Donnell and sister company C E Edwards have been covering the miles in the interest of the strongest possible working relationships with customers, wherever they are based. Tailored response for every project It is a vital element of the group’s ethos that they approach every project […]
Focus on Partnership Bears Fruit
An alternative approach to a typical supply chain introduced by Denholm Rees & O’Donnell and sister company C E Edwards in recent months is already proving effective and popular with customers and suppliers alike. Alternative solution The management team within the group recognised that increasingly customers were looking for ways to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the supply […]
Supplier Partnerships support OEM drive to streamline component logistics
In the never-ending challenge to drive down costs, OEMS and other major manufacturers often look to shrinking their supplier base as a way to make their business leaner and more efficient. Whilst fewer, often larger, suppliers can certainly reduce administration costs, it may be at the risk of missing out on the specialist, technical skills […]
Proactive Customer Support from C E Edwards
Denholm’s group company C E Edwards has shown their commitment to supporting their customers; and picked up the recognition for this undertaking. Long term suppliers to tyre giants Michelin, C E Edwards provide a range of fabrication and refurbishment services to the company. Shortly after the millennium, Michelin commissioned a range of tyre display stands […]
