FUCHS TO CONTINUE APPRENTICESHIP PUSH O
ne of the UK’s leading lubricant manufacturers has
demonstrated its commitment to developing the next generation of talent by extending its apprenticeship programme. FUCHS Lubricants currently has 13
apprentices operating from its UK headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent, and the search is on for more youngsters to join the growing team. Apprentices were first employed
by FUCHS in 2014 and have filled roles within a host of departments including quality control, product management, research and development, IT and HR. A further 10 apprentices are now
being sought, with purchasing and customer services amongst the departments which will benefit from the latest influx of young talent. Susanne McClurg, HR executive at
FUCHS Lubricants, said: “We are very proud of the people who have already passed – and those currently working towards – their apprenticeships. “These are fantastic career
opportunities for young people who are getting the chance to progress their training. “The great thing about our
apprenticeships is, once the young people have completed them, the training and education continues. We are committed to continuing to develop the individuals and the results are there for all to see. “It’s a win-win situation. For
FUCHS, it’s part of our succession planning, creating the next generation of specialists and allowing them to tap into the knowledge of our existing workforce. “For the apprentices themselves, it’s a fantastic career opportunity.
When you walk around their working environments, you see young people assuming responsibility with the ambition and the drive to progress. “We give them a platform to work
from but they are the right people to take it forward.” FUCHS offers apprenticeships
ranging from level two to level five in numerous areas of the company. Tilly Wood has just completed her
Level Three Business Administration apprenticeship with FUCHS and is now employed as a product management assistant in the automotive division. The 20-year-old, who has been in
her role for 18 months said: “If you are thinking of doing an apprenticeship at FUCHS, I would say definitely go for it. “It gives you a chance to develop in a working environment and put
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BSIF ANNOUNCES CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH MAINTEC A
fter the extremely successful partnership in 2018, the British Safety Industry Federation
(BSIF), the UK’s trade body for the safety industry, has once again confirmed that it will be partnering with Maintec, the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to maintenance, plant and asset management, which returns on the 30th- 31st October 2019 at The NEC, Birmingham. The BSIF, who provide support and guidance
on a wide range of occupational safety issues will be returning to Maintec in recognition of
safety being an increasingly important addition to the maintenance engineers job responsibility. The announcement follows previous news
from the organisers that the Society of Operations Engineers will also be supporting the 2019 event and providing official CPD approval for the events’ seminar programme. Ian Crellin, marketing manager, BSIF said: ‘We
are delighted to once again be partnering with Maintec which we see as the key event within the maintenance, reliability and asset
SUBCON ANNOUNCE LAUNCHPAD FINALISTS
W
elcome to the
May issue of Factory Equipment and Materials Handling & Logistics! This issue is jam packed full of
health and safety features ahead of the Safety & Health Expo next month, as well as smart factories and automation, and much more that I hope you’ll enjoy reading. Summer has finally arrived and it certainly shows from the busy calendar! As always, if you are interested
in contributing to our next issue, my contact details can be found on the contents page.
Rachel Tucker - Editor 4 MAY 2019 | FACTORY EQUIPMENT S
ubcon, has revealed the six finalists for the inaugural
Launchpad and Launchpad Awards. The Launchpad aims to propel manufacturing and engineering-based start-ups by giving them a platform to share their innovations with thousands of professionals with the power to guide them to success. The finalists are being given a
free stand in the Launchpad area, as well as entered into the inaugural Launchpad Awards. Each exhibitor will be asked to present their innovation on stage to a panel of expert judges and the winner will receive an £8,000 prize package. From a diverse range of entries, the six start-ups chosen are:
management industry. The ability to meet with industry professionals and learn about their needs in a safety aspect is vital for BSIF to be able to help and guide all industry sectors that have a reliance upon good safety practices and enables us to push forward the message that good safety is good for business.’ Plans are already underway for the event with
many manufacturers and suppliers having already confirmed their attendance for the event. Visitor registration will be available from June 2019.
Circuitbuilder/MachineWise: An
engineering design consultancy who will highlight its use of machine learning to solve real- world problems. Elements Technology Platforms:
A digital developer who will showcase its solutions for the manufacturing industry. Swim AR: An innovative wearable
developer who will be demonstrating its underwater heads-up display for triathletes and swimmers. Vesta Pack: An IoT start-up that
will reveal how businesses can eradicate single-use plastic. ES Precision: Laser processing
and low volume machining specialist who will highlight recent prototyping innovations. The Data Analysis Bureau: Data
science consultants who will focus on how the emerging field of data
science is set to change engineering and manufacturing completely. “There is an undeniable high-
technology flavour to a lot of these start-ups,” said Subcon event director Gordon Kirk. “But it is clear they are all grounded in specific, real-world applications. Bringing the latest technology to bear on existing issues is one of the hallmarks of a promising entrepreneurial venture and I am sure we will have a tough time judging the presentations.” leaders and investment decision- makers is invaluable. But most of all, I am excited to see what the future of UK engineering holds and what is being developed right now, in labs and business across the country.” For further details and to register
for this event, please visit
www.subconshow.co.uk
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into practice what you are learning in your job role. “I’m a big fan of apprenticeships
and think they can make a real difference to a young person.” In addition to the apprenticeship
programme, FUCHS is providing engineers and motor mechanics of the future a valuable insight into the lubrication industry by sending its technical experts to visit a host of universities, colleges and training providers. Amongst the educational centres
to benefit from FUCHS’ expertise on the basic principles of lubrication over the last 12 months are Derby, Oxford Brookes and Brunel Universities along with Bridgwater, Myerscough and Hugh Baird Colleges in Somerset, Lancashire and Liverpool respectively.
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