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 […]
Partnership rising to greater challenges
We are delighted to be working with leading gear systems engineers David Brown, looking to exciting new challenges ahead. The globally respected Huddersfield-based firm has secured long-term contracts with the nuclear and international MOD sectors, and will be turning to trusted external suppliers to increase capacity and meet these demanding requirements. As an existing supplier […]
Saying goodbye – and Hello!
As one valued team member reaches his well earned retirement, another vastly skilled worker has joined the ranks at DRO/CEE. Goodbye… November saw the retirement of Keith Bennett from C E Edwards after many years service as a machine operator. We got together to celebrate and thank Keith at his retirement party. As when any […]
New opportunities: Our work speaks for itself!
Our aim is always to deliver the highest performance product in the most efficient way possible for every client, whatever the scale of the project. We are therefore particularly proud to be developing a potential new and exciting partnership entirely on the basis of the work we did for another customer. Stand-out quality Energy giant […]
