Scandura reinforces personal safety
Scandura has won a contract to manufacture key components of personal safety equipment for military and emergency service personnel. The company’s specialist engineers have been entrusted to provide a customer with respirator face mask filters and lenses, key elements of vital personal protective equipment for personnel operating in challenging environments. Scandura Plant Manager Scott Kelman […]
Great Start to 2026 for P&D
P&D Manufacturing is celebrating after winning prestigious contracts with global car giants BMW and Nissan. In a major boost for the plastic injection moulding specialists, P&D have been commissioned to work on projects worth more than half a million for the car manufacturer. P&D colleagues are now perfecting window runners and door clips which will […]
Rising to the heat pump challenge
Red-hot Foam Techniques engineers have warmed to the task of improving household heat pumps. The team have been busy developing key acoustic and thermal insulation components for the electric pumps which are playing a vital role in Britain’s move to low-carbon heating. Customer confidence in Foam Techniques The customer-approved parts are now being used on […]
Major investment underpins sales success
Avon TSA colleagues are celebrating after the company won contracts worth £1 million a year with car giant Nissan. The firm received a major boost after being asked to work on the world-renowned Japanese car manufacturer’s new Juke and Leaf models. Avon TSA is one of the key companies in the Nissan supply chain and […]
New prestige contracts for AGM Bristol
AGM Bristol has landed two new long-term insulation contracts with major UK catering equipment manufacturers, providing high temperature insulation for domestic and catering appliances. General Manager Ian Hardwick said: “This is a real endorsement for the way we work and we look forward to making a small but significant contribution by ensuring our technical expertise […]
New Managing Director
Vince Minchella has been promoted from Commercial Manager to the position of Managing Director of Avon Engineered Rubber, based in Maerdy, South Wales. Looking ahead to his leadership duties, Mr Minchella said: “I’m excited to have been given the opportunity to lead Avon Engineered Rubber forward because it is a very important part of Avon Group as the […]
Visit of Senedd Member
Avon Engineered Rubber received an important seal of approval from local member of the Welsh Parliament, Buffy Williams MS. It follows her fact-finding mission to the factory, arranged as AER is a key local employer at a time when many industries are struggling in a highly challenging climate. “Buffy was highly complimentary about our business, […]
Dragons bless Malaysia facility
Avon Engineered Rubber‘s new Malaysian office, warehousing and laboratory facilities have been formally opened in Penang. Ribbon-cutting formalities were led on behalf of the company by Kevin Harrop, the Group Operations Director of AER’s parent company Avon Group. Good fortune should accompany the new facility, which was blessed in line with Malaysian custom with the […]
Long-term commitment to Telford
Acousta Products has been given major boost after parent company Avon Group made a long-term commitment by acquiring the freehold of the Stafford Park manufacturing premises. Investment in factory freehold The deal follows Avon Group’s purchase of Acousta Products in February 2022, which marked expansion into specialist foam, off-highway noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) work […]
Avon Group fundraisers support local charities
Avon Group and its companies have been busy supporting local charities and good causes. Fundraising activities include: Children’s Hospice South West Avon Group has raised a fantastic £150,000 for Children’s Hospice South West. Amanda Gallagher, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser at the Hospice wrote: “We can’t thank you enough for your continued support. At a time when […]
Trio of appointments to lead growth
Stephen Thomas, Greg Smith and Vince Minchella have moved into new roles which will boost Avon Group’s growth trajectory at a time when the organisation is expanding its global reach and aiming to break through the £100-million sales barrier. At the top of the business, Stephen Thomas has been promoted to Joint Managing Director from […]