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Industry Trends and Challenges: Keith Smith, Co-founder & COO, INTELLIAM

Industry Trends and Challenges: Keith Smith, Co-founder & COO, INTELLIAM

Keith Smith is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of IntelliAM, with 27 years of experience in manufacturing and engineering. He developed his expertise during a 16-year tenure at Mars Inc, holding various operational and engineering roles. At IntelliAM, Keith drives the development of innovative technologies that help manufacturers achieve world-class asset care standards through data-driven solutions.

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Industry Trends and Challenges: Insights from Jamie Shaw, CEO OF Shawton Group

Industry Trends and Challenges: Insights from Jamie Shaw, CEO OF Shawton Group

Jamie Shaw, CEO of the Shawton Group of Companies, shares his perspectives on the key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering industries. With over 15 years of experience in the engineering and energy sectors, Jamie took over the family business from his father in 2011. A graduate of the University of Leeds with a degree in civil and structural engineering, Jamie now leads Shawton Engineering and Shawton Energy with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and workforce development.

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Industry Trends & Challenges: Andy Turner, Sales & Operations Manager, Sew-Eurodrive UK

Industry Trends & Challenges: Andy Turner, Sales & Operations Manager, Sew-Eurodrive UK

Arguably the world’s leading specialist in drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE UK has been on the map in Normanton, West Yorkshire, since 1969, after being established in Germany in 1931. Today, the 10,000 sq ft Normanton production site holds stock of 5,100 components, valued at over £5.3 million, ready for assembly 24/7, 365 days a year. The UK division employs approximately 160 staff and reports a turnover of £65 million.

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INDUSTRY TRENDS & CHALLENGES: PAUL SWIFT, MD, FORGEFIX

INDUSTRY TRENDS & CHALLENGES: PAUL SWIFT, MD, FORGEFIX

In our latest Industry Insights series, Northern Engineer spoke with Paul Swift, Managing Director of ForgeFix to discuss current trends, challenges, and innovations in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

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Industry Trends and Challenges: An Interview with DefProc Engineering

Industry Trends and Challenges: An Interview with DefProc Engineering

In the first of our exciting new interview series, Industry Trends and Challenges, Northern Engineer sat down with Jen and Patrick Fenner, the dynamic co-founders of Liverpool-based DefProc Engineering.

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