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Manufacturing News from Amcanu

2019

Mechanical Engineering Excellence – Congratulations Lewis & Jordan!
15th of July 2019

Congratulations to both Lewis, our CNC machine operator and Jordan, our technical apprentice, who have just received their HNC in Mechanical Engineering.  

2018

In His Element – Josh, Production Controller
1st of October 2018

Josh Element joined Amcanu as an apprentice from Coleg Sir Gâr in September 2010 and then went on to be a welder fabricator. His experience on the shop floor, knowledge and willingness to take on new challenges made him a strong candidate when we needed a new production controller.

A Cutting Edge Learning Environment
5th of July 2018

Our fantastic local school, Parc y Tywyn is the latest Passivhaus and BREEAM Excellent school building in Wales. Our children now have access to light, airy eco-friendly classrooms which provide an amazing learning environment. Our town may be tiny but the facilities on offer are world-class.

The Sky's the Limit – Inspiring Careers in STEM
2nd of July 2018

We were delighted to support a local STEM event organised by Lee Waters, Llanelli Assembly Member (AM), in recognition of the pilot and adventurer Amelia Earhart. The event was for 100 school girls aged 8 and offered ‘flight’ themed activities to give them a fun experience of science and tech.

Automation in Manufacturing – The Impact for Wales
31st of May 2018

The pace and scale of automation in manufacturing across Wales is rapid – we’re looking forward to embracing the benefits and training our workforce to make sure they have the right skills for the future.

2017

Amcanu Employees Give Loyalty & Longevity
9th of October 2017
Peter (Assembly Line) and Mal (Sheet Metal Department)

Mal and Peter have been with Amcanu for many years. In fact, between them they have over 50 years of service, something we’d really like to celebrate. 

From Amcanu Man To IRONMAN
5th of October 2017
Ironman swimmers

Our Phil Tucker is off to Hawaii to compete in the IRONMAN World Championships. Phil earned his place through an amazing performance in the 2016 IRONMAN in Weymouth – where he ranked 11 out of 883.

Future of Manufacturing Debate in Cardiff
8th of June 2017
Amcanu logo cut out of metal

We were delighted to join Cardiff University, Renishaw and Industry Wales in a panel debate organised by Insider Wales on the future of manufacturing. It was refreshing to see that there was a positive feeling in the room about the opportunities available to manufacturers in Wales. The panel agreed that our strong heritage coupled with excellent links between business, academia and government gives us a solid foundation for future success

The Wales Responsible Business Awards 2017
25th of April 2017
Owain helping educate pupils from Glan-y-Môr School in the workshop

We’re delighted to announce we’ve been shortlisted in the Wales Responsible Business Awards 2017, run by Business in the Community.

Apprentices are Vital for Manufacturing in Wales
9th of March 2017
Apprentice with welding torch

Giving skills and experience to young people in the local community has always been at the heart of our business – more than 50% of our entire workforce have completed apprenticeships over the past 40 years.

Amcanu – Best in The Bay for Apprenticeship Development!
7th of March 2017
Owain being presented award at Swansea Bay Business awards

We‘re delighted to announce that our on-going commitment to the next generation of engineers has been recognised with a Swansea Bay Business Award for Apprenticeship Development.

Government Review Concludes Tidal Lagoons Are Good To Go!
16th of January 2017
Swansea Tidal Lagoon design

The long-awaited government review into the benefits of tidal power has finally been released. The review, by former energy minister Charles Hendry, gives support for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon to progress.

2016

Four Wise Kids of Glan-y-Môr
21st of December 2016
Laura, Bradley, Josi and Emily from Glan-y-mor school give a tray of mince pies to Owain Davies.

We take delivery of homemade mince pies from our local STEM students, on the road to the finals of TeenTech City of Tomorrow – a national competition in London.

Teaching the Tools of Our Trade
28th of November 2016
Close up of engineer drawing with pen and highlighters resting on top

We want to support the engineers of the future – particularly in our own community – so we are working with our local secondary school to provide a bursary fund to facilitate some of their STEM activities.

Amcanu Scoop Another Award!
18th of November 2016
Wales Quality awards on display

We are thrilled to announce that we have just won our second award in as many months – a Wales Quality Award! This accolade recognises the commitment and progress we have made in improving our business by taking part in the Wales Quality Centre’s Journey to Excellence programme.

Amcanu – Made in Wales – Small Manufacturer of the Year
20th of October 2016
Amcanu workers holding the Made in Wales award

Great news! We're delighted to have won the Made in Wales Small Manufacturer of the Year Award. The award recognises the recent investments we’ve made in the business – such as the new powder coating plant and other improvements to our factory. It also acknowledges our growth into new markets – we’re now supplying high tech cabinets to advanced manufacturers.

2016 Made in Wales Awards
12th of October 2016
Insider Made in Wales logo

Amcanu are pleased to appear alongside the finest manufacturers in the country for the 2016 Made in Wales Awards. Shortlisted in two categories – Advanced Manufacturer and Small Business – the winners will be announced on October 19th at a ceremony in Cardiff.

The Vocational Route … A Great Pathway into Engineering
26th of August 2016
Amcanu engineer working on enclosure

Following the recent A-level results, the Institution of Engineering and Technology has issued a statement highlighting the decline in students taking engineering ‘gateway subjects’, such as maths, physics, design and technology, as being a threat to UK economic growth.

 

Amcanu on ‘Journey to Excellence’
27th of July 2016
Owain Davies standing in front of Amcanu enclosures

Amcanu are amongst the first businesses taking part in a new initiative being run by Lloyds Bank and industry improvement champions, the Wales Quality Centre. ‘Journey to Excellence’ is a business development tool designed to help companies identify expansion opportunities and achieve new goals.

40 Years with Amcanu
30th of June 2016

It is with great pleasure that this month we celebrate Paul Bach’s 40th year with Amcanu.

Sporting Success for Burry Port RFC
4th of May 2016
Group shot of Burry Port RFC group celebrating their Swalec Bowl Championship victory

Once again Burry Port is the mouse that roars – we’re Swalec Bowl champions!

Our Sound Commitment International Noise Awareness Day 2017
27th of April 2016
Sound proofing being applied to an enclosure

Today is International Noise Awareness Day and we’d like to take this opportunity to outline our commitment to effective sound attenuation.

Super Silent Stuart Pumps Enclosure
21st of April 2016
Amcanu constructed Stuart Pump enclosure on display outside the factory

We have just completed our first enclosure for Stuart Pumps, a Norfolk-based company dealing in the supply and hire of water pumps. The brief was create a ‘super silent’ enclosure based on a model we designed and developed for SPP Pumps last year.

Young Burry Port Engineer Wins Major National Award
7th of April 2016
Charlie receiving his award

A stone’s throw away from the Amcanu factory sits Ysgol Glan-y-Môr School, a place where several of our current workforce were educated and where the engineers of the future are already beginning to emerge.

New & Improved Finishing
24th of March 2016

With support from Lloyds Bank, Amcanu has begun installing a state-of-the-art powder coating plant and lifting hoist, which will halve current production time. Powder-coating is a finish that electrostatically covers metal products in a dry powder, before heat is then applied which makes the powder flow to create a hard finish, which is significantly tougher than traditional paint.

Amcanu Featured in Manufacturing Today
8th of March 2016

People sit at the heart of Amcanu, a company committed to delivering high quality solutions to global customers in a flexible and diversified manner.

Sound Investment for Amcanu
1st of February 2016

Amcanu are pleased to announce significant investment from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, which will allow them to buy new equipment and install a state-of-the-art new powder coating plant.

Swansea Bay Business Awards – Manufacturer of the Year
21st of January 2016

Amcanu is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Manufacturing Business of The Year Category, for the Swansea Bay Business Awards 2016.

Lean Green Fighting Machine!
15th of January 2016
Lean Green Fighting Machine!

The idea of ‘Lean’ comes from the Japanese manufacturing industry. It is a term given to improving the efficiency of processes, by producing goods and services whilst eliminating waste. 

2015

Apprentice, Josh Shortlisted for National Manufacturing Award
23rd of October 2015
Josh Palmer on factory floor with co-worker

Josh Palmer, Apprentice at Amcanu and student at Coleg Sir Gâr, has been shortlisted in the Rising Star category of the 2015 Manufacturing Champions Awards.

Hydrainer - Hydraulic Housing
16th of October 2015

In order to maintain a reputation for the best products in the market, Hydrainer decided to work with Amcanu to design a brand new attenuation enclosure.

Made in Wales – Advanced Manufacturer Award
28th of September 2015

As a proud Welsh company, born and bred in South Wales, Amcanu is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Advanced Manufacturer Category, for the 2015 Insider Made in Wales Awards. The Awards recognise and reward the best manufacturing companies across the country.

Proud to be Made in Britain
21st of September 2015
Proud to be Made in Britain

We’ve always been proud of our local manufacturing roots – keeping industry in Wales, employing local people and contributing to our local economy. Now, we’re formalising our commitment to British manufacturing, by joining the ‘Made in Britain’ campaign.

Amcanu - Forty Years Strong
1st of May 2015
Group looking back through the Amcanu history book

Family-run business and Burry Port’s largest employer, Amcanu, marked its 40th Birthday yesterday with a modest celebration for those who have played an integral role in the company’s story so far.

2014

Far More ASTUTE
9th of September 2014
Far more ASTUTE

Amcanu has been recognised by ASTUTE and showcased as an exemplar case study for embedding advanced and sustainable processes and technologies into Welsh manufacturing.

With Amcanu’s support, Burry Port Town Band start going places!
23rd of July 2014
Burry Port Brass Band

OK, with their numerous trophies and currently ranked 21st in the world, it's fair to say that Burry Port Town Band have been going places since they were founded in 1896... although now they do it in style!

Godwin Pumps – the Tier 4 Challenge
8th of July 2014

New equipment powered by diesel engines has become subject to increasingly stringent legislation regarding the reduction of emissions. Godwin Pumps has been working hard to make sure that their equipment meets US Tier 4 (European Stage IV) legislation on emissions. This means adapting their engines and thinking carefully about the requirements of the enclosures that house them.

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