Like most UK manufacturers over the past year we could not be certain as to how Brexit would impact our work. However, over the summer we started to notice an uptake in enquires from UK customers looking for local suppliers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.