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New CMM now in place
LK CMM With SP25 and Laser Scanning (Altera M 20.12.10) with L100 / LC60 and PolyWorks, to replace our older model.
October 17, 2021
Andy Leeson joins the Denholms team
We are pleased to welcome Andy Leeson as the latest member of the Denholm’s team. He has joined us as Technical Sales and Production Engineer.
April 23, 2020
Keith Saunders takes on Tough Mudder
Last month, Denholms’ Keith Saunders took on the challenge of Tough Mudder – for a very worthy cause. If you don’t know already, Tough Mudder
October 29, 2019
Engineering success in a challenging economy
There continues to be a great deal in the news about the Brexit hiatus and the impact it is having on UK manufacturing. This is
October 29, 2019
More success for Denholm’s sponsored football team
Denholm’s and CEE Edwards have always placed great importance in supporting the local community. Whether it is manufacturing and supplying new gates for the local
May 30, 2019
Building our workforce the Denholm’s way
Denholm, Rees & O’Donnell and C E Edwards are extremely proud of our commitment to the entire team of staff without whom we couldn’t achieve
May 18, 2019
Small CNC Cell offers unrivalled capacity
When we set up the structure of Denholms/C E Edwards around a series of Manufacturing Cells, our intention was that customers could make use of
April 15, 2019
Investment in Faro technology drives quality
Faro is a name synonymous with the highest levels of accuracy in 3D measurement. At Denholm’s, Faro technology has been part of our quality management
November 20, 2018
New Quality Manager at Denholm’s
The importance of Quality Quality is core to everything we do. Our ‘Partnership for Performance’ approach means we work with our customers to deliver the highest quality
November 2, 2018
Autumn brings normality – but summer brings opportunity.
In a technical business such as Denholms, the team that delivers our services is a vital element of our operation. Both shop floor staff and
October 15, 2018
New Recruitment at Aintree
With our ongoing investment in new machinery, we are frequently on the lookout for skilled operators to get the most out of our capacity. Although,
September 21, 2018
Ongoing Investment at Albany Road
Developments at the Denholms Rees & O’Donnell site in Aintree continue apace with the recent investment in 3 machines newly installed at our Aintree site
July 12, 2018
Business Milestones
There have been some significant milestones across the business reached over the past few months. C E Edwards – 60 Years 2018 sees the 6oth anniversary
June 27, 2018
The Pump Shaft Cell – performance beyond investment
Denholms and C E Edwards are committed to partnership for performance and often this commitment goes hand in hand with significant investment. You can read
June 11, 2018
Capacity investment means expanding workforce
With our recent significant investment in new machinery, it was inevitable that Denholms and C E Edwards would be on the lookout for talented operators to
May 18, 2018
Significant capacity upgrade
Alongside our established expertise machining specialist shafts to 4 metres and large castings, new investment at C E Edwards is significantly enhancing capacity across the group.
May 4, 2018
Major investment at C E Edwards
Regular visitors will know that the management team at Denholms and C E Edwards is committed to investment. Therefore, it is essential that we continually review our
April 15, 2018
Continuing investment for success through Partnership for Performance programme
It’s easy for organisations to talk about partnership as part of the way they work. At Denholms and CE Edwards partnership has become the foundation
February 21, 2018
Superior quality and efficiency through successful partnerships
For Denholms and CE Edwards, close working relationships with foundries and OEMs are proving to be the key to delivering high-quality machined casting consistently, reliably and cost-effectively.
February 13, 2018
Premier performance comes from winning partnerships
Developing partnerships was the name of the game as Denholms took to the pitch at Goodison Park on 2 December. The Premier League match between Everton and
January 14, 2018
Denholm, Rees & O’Donnell Apprentices – Officially some of the best
Recognising dedication and hard work is a great boost. This is never truer than with the apprentices at Denholm, Rees and O’Donnell. Denholm’s together with sister
October 17, 2017
Picking The Right Partner
Despite mass-communication and an ever-shrinking world, strong relationships are, more than ever, essential to effective and sustainable long-term business. Recently at Denholm, Rees and O’Donnell and
October 17, 2017
Focus on service delivers sustainable quality
In recent years, in increasingly competitive markets, many businesses have chosen to cut costs by focusing on core activities. While this is not a bad
October 17, 2017
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Balancing Capacity with Demand – avoiding the pitfalls
Strong Demand Continues Even though the economic situation remains fluid, Denholms and C E Edwards continue to see strong demand from our customers. We are particularly
June 12, 2017
Denholms quality can’t be beaten – a case study
In 2014, Denholm Rees & O’Donnell supplied drive shafts to specialist marine water jet engine manufacturer Ultra Dynamics. With engines ranging from 130 to over 2000hp (100-1500KW),
May 25, 2017
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New staff members at Denholm Rees & O’Donnell
We talk a great deal about the importance of investment in ensuring that Denholms/C E Edwards remain at the forefront in our field. A great deal of
April 28, 2017
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Positive start to 2017
Positive Start Despite the political and economic turmoil and uncertainties of 2016, the year ended with some positives for Denholms and C E Edwards. Relationships
March 14, 2017
Continuing investment at DRO/CEE Liverpool site
Regular readers will know that investment in the latest machinery is an ongoing commitment to ensure that DRO/CEE offer the best, most effective service to
March 1, 2017
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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
February 8, 2017
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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
January 21, 2017
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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
December 14, 2016
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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
October 21, 2016
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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
May 25, 2016
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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 –
May 3, 2016
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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
April 21, 2016
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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
February 26, 2016
Capacity
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
February 12, 2016
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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
February 3, 2016
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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
December 14, 2015
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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
December 1, 2015
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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.
November 24, 2015
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Maintaining an effective workforce
The importance of continuity At Denholms and C E Edwards, we believe strongly that apprenticeships are just the start of a relationship that brings huge
September 22, 2015
Employee insight – our staff are more than just skilled engineers.
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September 14, 2015
A better approach to engineering recruitment?
The importance of skills recruitment With our dedicated programme of investment, two up-to-date sites and an ever-growing portfolio of state-of-the-art production machinery, Denholm Rees O’Donnell
September 3, 2015
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Retirement after serving C E Edwards since 2004
At the beginning of May, Bernard Tomkinson retired from C E Edwards after almost 11 years of sterling service to the company. Bernard (Bernie) joined C
May 26, 2015
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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
May 9, 2015
Positive outlook for 2015
2015 marks Denholm Rees & O’Donnell’s 84th year in operation and has begun on a positive note at both its Liverpool base and sister company C
February 11, 2015
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
December 4, 2014
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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
November 21, 2014
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
November 12, 2014
Case Study
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
October 21, 2014
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
October 12, 2014
Second shift at C E Edwards to meet growing demand
For the first time, C E Edwards is running 2 shifts at its base in Stoke on Trent in response to a strong growth in
September 17, 2014
New borer puts Denholms and C E Edwards out in front
As first announced before Christmas, C E Edwards’s latest purchase sees the company bound into 2014 to take up an almost unrivalled position within the
June 17, 2014
Investment drives staff recruitment at C E Edwards
Over the past few months we have been talking about the major new capital investment at C E Edwards. This investment is now having a
March 27, 2014
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
March 25, 2014
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System expansion means new DDI Contact Numbers
As part of our ongoing programme of investment and improvement, we are installing a new, enhanced telephone system at our Albany Road site in Liverpool.
March 8, 2014
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New Blood in Denholm’s Inspection Department
Following the recent retirement of Denholm’s senior inspector Bill Peterson and another imminent retirement, there have been some significant changes in the Inspection & Quality
March 8, 2014
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Another positive year for Denholms and C E Edwards
In line with growing economic confidence across the UK, Denholms are pleased to report another successful year for 2012-13. Both Denholm, Rees, O’Donnell Ltd and
March 8, 2014
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Come on you Tangerines!
Football fever has hit Denholm Rees & O’Donnell’s Liverpool home, but its not England’s World Cup qualification or the dramas of the Premiership that are
March 8, 2014
Large-scale Investment at C E Edwards
Responding to the needs of its customers, C E Edwards is pleased to announce the purchase of its largest-ever CNC horizontal boring machine. This £350,000
December 2, 2013
Exciting Times at C E Edwards as new Operations Manager is appointed
C E Edwards is delighted to welcome Chris Alcock as Operations Manager at the Stoke on Trent site. With a wealth of experience in the
December 2, 2013
Long time employee Hazel Sant retires
Hazel Sant, employed at C E Edwards and its subsidiaries for over 45 years, has retired after a long and fruitful career. Hazel’s connection with
September 6, 2013
New Apprentice for C E Edwards
It is widely recognised that training and developing high quality engineers is key to maintaining and growing a sustainable manufacturing base in the UK. The
March 15, 2013
New Member of Production Engineering Staff
Denholm’s are pleased to announce that Steve Davies has joined our Production Engineering Team. Although based primarily at our Liverpool site in Aintree, Steve will
February 17, 2013
New Production Engineering Office
With Steve Davies joining our production engineering team as reported here, Denholm’s recognised that we also needed more space to house everyone! To meet this
February 5, 2013
New inspection department with the latest hi-tech instruments
Following a review of inspection procedures at C E Edwards we felt that we could reorganise to improve effciciency. The layout of the machine shop
October 1, 2012
The end of an era. Norman Hay retires after 49 years.
We have always prided ourselves on great working relationships between everyone at Denholm Rees O’Donnell and this is perfectly demonstrated by the picture on the
September 26, 2012
A Family Business – The Next Generation
Denholm Rees O’Donnell is a business with a family tradition stretching back over 80 years. We are pleased to announce the arrival of the next
August 14, 2012
New marketing initiative for C E Edwards
Following from some great successes, and as part of a sustained initiative focusing on growth, C E Edwards Ltd has partnered with sales and marketing
June 11, 2012
Moving with the times – updated
Last Autumn we announced that Denholms were contemplating a move to new premises. Inevitably, an important element of this move was to sell the current
June 6, 2012
Apprenticeship programme continues to deliver for Denholms
Maintaining a skilled and dedicated workforce is vital to the success of Denholm Rees O’Donnell and, following the decline the training of engineers across the
May 31, 2012
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
March 6, 2012
New investment pays dividends
Last September we reported Denholm’s investment in a new Doosan Puma 2600LY lathe Following delivery to Denholm’s Liverpool site shortly after Christmas, the lathe was
February 29, 2012
Denholm’s in demand – in Japan
Machining pump shafts can be particularly challenging. Their dimensions (typically long and thin!) means a shaft can easily distort; yet it is vital that they
February 20, 2012
Split Bearing Housings? Here’s one we made earlier….
It just goes to show. You think you have things covered when something comes out of left field… The other day we received an enquiry
December 21, 2011
Shopfloor recruitment at C E Edwards. Where are the experienced machinists?
Following a period of consolidation reflecting the challenging economic conditions, C E Edwards are now seeing significant growth in business with a growing order book
December 9, 2011
More investment at Denholms Rees O’Donnell
As part of the ongoing commitment to ensure that Denholms offer the best, most effective service to our clients, we are pleased to announce further
December 9, 2011
Infrastructure investment at C E Edwards
C E Edwards growth is built on providing customers with high-quality, competitively-priced engineered solutions – delivered on-time…every time. These are essential pre-requisites to being a
November 21, 2011
Moving with the times
After 80 years, Denholm Rees & O’Donnell are outgrowing their 30,000 sq ft premises in the heart of Aintree and the time has come to
September 27, 2011
Investing in Staff
As well as the ongoing commitment to investing in our equipment and software infrastructure, Denholms recognises that the best systems and equipment in the world
September 14, 2011
Investing In Production
The expansion and enhancement of Denholm Rees & O’Donnell production capability is continuing with the investment in the latest CNC machinery. Supplied by Mills CNC,
September 14, 2011
Investing in Accuracy
As part of the company commitment to continual improvement, Denholm’s is investing in state of the art CMM (Co-ordinate Measurement Machine) technology from Nikon Metrology.
September 14, 2011
New website for C E Edwards
We are pleased to launch our new website We are in the business of quality precision engineering and assembly but we recognise the importance and
August 24, 2011
New Website for Denholm Rees & O’Donnell
We are pleased to launch our new website We might be in the business of quality precision engineering and assembly but we recognise the importance
July 11, 2011
