by Katherine Nowill | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorised
Shaun McCarthy recently joined the growing Sierra 57 team as Projects Director. Hear about his transition into the specialist plastics recruitment, training and contract manufacturing sector, how his journey with the business has gone so far, and his ambitions for the...
by Katherine Nowill | May 18, 2026 | Uncategorised
How establishing recruitment and training strategies can sustain future workforces and growth plans. In a market constrained by skills shortages, sustainable growth is no longer driven by headcount alone. It depends on how organisations attract the right people,...
by Katherine Nowill | Mar 11, 2026 | Training
Much has been said about the skills gap in UK manufacturing. Large numbers of retirement-age employees are leaving the industry, taking vital knowledge and experience with them, while next-generation intake remains relatively low, limiting opportunities for critical...
by Katherine Nowill | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorised
In the fast-moving world of plastic injection moulding, precision and efficiency are critical. From cycle time optimisation and material performance to tooling management and automation integration, even small improvements can deliver major commercial advantages for...
by Katherine Nowill | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorised
If there is one event guaranteed to draw a crowd from across the manufacturing and engineering sectors, it is the annual FANUC UK Open House. This year’s event took place from 27–29 January and centred on The Future of Precision Engineering – a nod to FANUC’s...