Avon Group show ‘incredible support’ for Children’s Hospice South West
Avon Group’s support for Children’s Hospice South West has been hailed as ‘incredible’ by their fundraising team. The group has boosted the hospice to the tune of almost £150,000 through a long-standing corporate partnership with the charity. Children’s Hospice South West Across three hospices, the charity provides care and professional family support for babies, children […]
Avon Group companies in drive for 6S success
The engineering and manufacturing businesses that sit within Avon Group are embracing Lean manufacturing 6S principles. The methodology will create on-going improvements that are sure to boost each individual company’s productivity and competitiveness. Firms across the business community are facing unprecedented challenges due to UK Government reforms and US President Donald Trump’s tough new tariff […]
New Malaysian premises signals Avon Engineered Rubber’s Asian market growth
Avon Engineered Rubber has officially opened new premises in Malaysia as the company continues to go from strength to strength in the Asian market. Situated in the Malaysia state of Penang and run by Business Development Manager, Mei Bashiri, the warehouse enables Avon Engineered Rubber to be more responsive to customer demand. “Our continued expansion […]
AER Stafford on road to success with Bentley
Cannock-based AER Stafford has secured a new business nomination with luxury car manufacturer Bentley for their latest Bentayga model, marking the addition of another prestigious premium brand to its growing customer base. “AER Stafford’s position in the automotive community has been strengthened by our specialist offering with particular emphasis on forming, die-cutting, oscillating knife and […]
AGM Bristol adapts to change with investment in new machinery
The arrival of new equipment has heralded AGM Bristol’s commitment to investing in the long-term future of the business. A new water cutter has been installed and will replace a machine that has been in the business since the mid-1990s and underlines the importance of adapting to change. Hydro abrasive water cutter “This brilliant new […]
Foam Techniques improve warehouse facilities to boost growth
Foam Techniques has streamlined warehousing operations and invested in company facilities to accelerate overall growth. Investment in warehousing Members of the logistics team have been praised for revamping and standardising warehouse systems to increase efficiency. Thanks to their efforts, staff book stock to a location and that allows the procurement and logistics team to identify […]
P&D Manufacturing on track for success with military commission
The P&D Manufacturing team has celebrated the confirmation of a commission to carry out new work for a military customer. “We have started the new financial year strongly and winning the contract to supply a customer in the military sector is a huge success,” said Troy Roberts, P&D Manufacturing Operations Director. “While it is top-secret, […]
Avon TSA wins Nissan plaudits for best service
Avon TSA has won praise from Nissan for being first out of the blocks on the supply line. The Japanese car giant has reported that Avon TSA provided the quickest turnaround of parts from design release to sample delivery that they have ever experienced. And that seal of approval comes at a time when Avon […]
Avon leads the way
Avon Group has a strong set of values that guide the way our staff behave and interact with both colleagues and customers – these are referred to as The Avon Way. To communicate these values more effectively The Avon Way now has a fresh in-house identity with a logo and branding scheme that more clearly […]
New vehicles raise standards
Avon Group has made significant investment over the last 12 months in new delivery vehicles plus new and greener transport for sales people. New vans and 7.5 tonne trucks have replaced older and less fuel-efficient vehicles at several Avon Group sites. All these new vehicles are now sporting a smart and distinctive new livery in […]
China Expo breaks new ground
Avon Engineered Rubber – the specialist aerosol seals division of Avon Group – broke new ground in November when they exhibited in China for the first time. A small engineering and sales team travelled to Ningbo to attend the 11th International Aerosol and Metal Containers Exhibition. The show is one of the largest and most […]
UK’s only 3M Thinsulate preferred converter
Avon Group automotive NVH supplier, Avon TSA, has secured unique approval from 3M as their only UK-based ‘preferred converter’ of Thinsulate™ material. UK’s only 3M Thinsulate™ Preferred Converter The approval will ensure Avon TSA’s customers benefit from an unrivalled choice of material grades, supply continuity and wide-ranging conversion options, including die-cutting, heat-sealing, kiss-cutting and laminating. […]
Scandura revitalised
Two Avon Group companies situated on the same site have both been revitalised with significant recent investment in both production and office space refurbishment. Scandura and Anti-Vibe both operate from the same premises in Corby, Northants supplying specialist gaskets and rubber transmission products to the automotive, industrial and aerospace sectors. The investment has resulted in […]
Acousta Products sets new standard
Since joining Avon Group in 2021, foam conversion specialists Acousta Products has embarked on a number of projects to improve factory organisation and update facilities at the Telford site. This has recently culminated in an external change too, with the erection of new Avon Group signage on the outside of the building and on the […]
Foam Techniques gearing up for growth
Several new appointments have been made by Foam Techniques to boost their sales capability and provide increased support for customers. John Hutchinson, Technical Sales Manager, Ian Neville Technical Sales Advisor and Chelsea Wade, Customer Service Advisor have reinforced the Customer Service team, whilst two new Business Development Managers, John Hetherington and Steve McDonald have joined […]
Truly world class
Avon Engineered Rubber is proud to have supported Mali Evans, a young athlete from the local community, to represent the UK at the World Karate Championships. Mali, on her way to becoming British Junior Karate Champion, needed financial support to travel and compete at international level. Without it, the opportunity simply wouldn’t have been possible. […]
Showcasing automotive capability
Three Avon Group companies were recently given the opportunity to present extensive group-wide automotive skills and capabilities to one of the UK’s largest automotive manufacturers at their European Technical Centre at Cranfield in Bedfordshire. Experts from Avon Group’s specialist automotive suppliers AER Stafford, Avon TSA and P&D Manufacturing visited the Nissan Centre to discuss developments […]
Group pledges continued support
Avon Group plays an important role in supporting many charitable organisations in the communities in which its manufacturing plants operate. This is especially true in the Bristol region where the Group’s HQ is based. The company has been supporting Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) for nearly 10 years and has contributed over £130,000 over that […]
Avon Group acquires Interflex
Nottingham based Interflex, a manufacturer of automotive insulation products and specialist die-cut and formed materials, has been acquired by Avon Group after falling into administration earlier this year. The company, which employed 31 people at its site in Langar, Nottinghamshire will be integrated into the Group over the next few months with much of its […]
Bumper results at Paris Show
The sales team at aerosol sealing specialists Avon Engineered Rubber attended the 2024 Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) exhibition and conference, reporting a huge level of interest from visitors to the event. “This was a bumper year for us”, said Vincent Minchella, Commercial Manager. “Meetings held at the two-day show have already resulted in firm […]
Showcasing sustainable, lightweight ducting
Engineering design teams at AER Stafford have been working closely with a key customer to develop environmentally sustainable, lightweight ducting for automotive applications. Having trialled the product, they will be showcasing its significant commercial applications to automotive manufacturers at PIAE – the International Professional Congress for Plastics in Cars – which takes place in June […]
New Nissan EV models drive growth
Additional investment of over £300k has already been made at Avon TSA to support the anticipated growth of business from one of its largest clients, Nissan UK. Andrew Francis, Sales Director reports “Nissan is now the largest volume car manufacturer in the UK and their rapid development of new EV models has meant they are looking […]
Building strength through diversification
Increasing diversification across the Group’s nine operating businesses has underpinned continued growth during a challenging economic period. An increased emphasis on product development and innovation has led to expansion into new markets. “Whilst we have a strong reputation in the automotive sector, the Group also has a significant presence in other markets”, says Steve Thomas, […]
Sustainability commitment – the Avon Way
Avon Group has taken the lead from the United Nations sustainable development goals to set its own targets for aligning the business operations. Each Group business has considered how it can take action to align with the UN’s 17 sustainability goals and is visibly displaying these in each of its operating plants. “Our sustainability objectives […]
A year of sustained growth & investment
Avon Group has achieved another year of positive growth despite the challenges of massive increases in energy costs, increased material costs and supply chain disruptions over the last year. The Group has also continued to make significant investment in new machinery, recruitment and skills training to ensure it remains highly competitive in all the markets […]
Group companies scoop VW audit success
Following AER Stafford’s success in completing a rigorous supplier audit for Bentley last year, three Avon Group companies have successfully passed VDA audits for Volkswagen Group. “This is a massive boost for the automotive side of our business”, said Stephen Thomas, Group Purchasing and Sales Director, “VDA audits are notoriously challenging and this demonstrates our […]
3M Thinsulate solution wows Renault
Engineers at 3M Thinsulate specialist, Avon TSA have utilised their in-depth materials knowledge and manufacturing expertise to solve an issue with EV battery insulation in the latest Renault Megane E. Sales engineers at Avon TSA figured out a solution to replace the current product with one that reduced weight, improved noise suppression, was easier to […]
Investment brings capacity and capability
Recent investment at foam converter AcoustaProducts in Telford Is designed to meet ever increasing demands, not only for increased capacity but also for higher quality and health and safety standards. Investment in a new foam log-cutter has already seen demand for log-cut foam rolls increase at the Telford-based company. “The new machine will not only enable us […]
New faces contribute to future success
Over 20 new employees have been recruited across Avon Group companies in the last 6 months. “It is a very competitive marketplace to secure the best people at present”, said Kevin Harrop, Group Operations Director. “Avon Group prides itself on his high staff retention and the way it looks after its people, so this, along […]
Scandura transformation complete
A major programme of refurbishment and upgrade of Scandura’s facility in Corby has been completed. Since joining Avon Group in 2021 and with the subsequent integration of AntiVibe in 2022, a major facelift was due to bring the business in line with Avon Group’s high presentational standards. “Apart from simply re-decoration and improvements to staff […]
Audit success is game changer for AER Stafford
AER Stafford has successfully passed a rigorous supplier audit by luxury car maker, Bentley Motors. The successful audit outcome will not only open doors to new contracts from Bentley but potentially to other major OEMs in the Volkswagen Group, of which Bentley are a member. Charles Bamford, Managing Director of AER Stafford said “This is […]
Group FD to retire after 13 years
Group Financial Director, Ashok Patel, who joined Avon Group in 2010, is now in the final throes of a phased handover to his successor. Ashok will be retiring in October to spend more time with his wife and family and pursuing his passion for watching cricket! Ashok has played an important role in managing the […]
JLR won over by Thinsulate
Avon TSA has secured significant new business with the Jaguar Land Rover Group (JLR) as a result of Avon Group’s partnership with 3M. The company has secured new orders for products manufactured using 3M Thinsulate, a specialised automotive acoustic material. As the sole approved UK converter of the material, Avon Group is in a uniquely […]
New laminator boosts capability at Foam Techniques
Wellingborough-based Foam Techniques has recently installed a new IMESA laminating line, significantly widening its capability and capacity for applying specialist coating layers to its huge range of engineered foam products. Danny Draper, Managing Director said “The new laminator replaces one of our sister machines which occupied twice the factory space. The new machine gives us added […]
Key new appointments at aerosols business
Two new appointments at Avon Engineered Rubber in South Wales have strengthened the management team and will contribute additional expertise and skills in important areas of the business. Vincent Minchella has been appointed as Commercial Manager to manage all the commercial activities of the business and Huw Goodhand Johns has joined as Quality Manager and […]
Record results at Acousta
It has been a record year for AcoustaProducts, which joined Avon Group in 2021. Results at the end of the financial year exceeded all expectations with turnover at its highest level in the company’s 30 year history. This growth has come from increased sales of foam rubber and acoustic products for off-road vehicles as well […]
Group strengthens finance team
A new Group Finance Director and Finance Controller have recently been appointed to strengthen Avon Group’s finance team at its Bristol HQ. Both appointments will support the Group’s drive towards improving its financial management in support of its goal to become a £100m turnover business by the end of the decade. Mark Watts (left), who […]
Nitto customers gain continuity
Former customers of Nitto UK who were faced with the loss of a supplier when they closed their conversion facilities earlier this year, have found seamless continuity of service from Avon Group with the successful transfer of all the manufacturing equipment from Nitto’s plant in Mansfield to several Avon Group sites across the UK. Stephen […]
Nitto boss joins Foam Techniques
Foam Techniques has a new managing director as Danny Draper joins the company. Danny was previously Managing Director of Nitto UK Ltd. Commenting on his new appointment Danny said “With the recent closure of Nitto’s UK conversion facility, I was looking for an opportunity to bring my skills to another leading company in foam materials […]
Explosive growth forecast
South Wales-based, Avon TSA is poised for a period of explosive growth over the next few years as their partnership with global giant 3M starts to deliver. Avon TSA are converting 3M Thinsulate material for significant customers in the automotive NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) market, including Nissan UK. The company is 3M’s only approved converter […]
New investment supports contract win
The acquisition of new contracts for the supply of insulation and thermal protection products has meant investment has stepped-up a gear at Bristol-based, AGM Bristol (Avon Group Manufacturing). Investment in an additional waterjet cutting machine, a new receding head press and CNC router will support the projected increase in business over the next few months. […]
Transformation reaps improvements
Work has now been completed to upgrade one 2,800 sq. m unit of production space at Avon Group’s automotive division, AER Stafford, in the West Midlands. The thermoforming, die-cutting and specialised assembly areas have been transformed with a complete refurbishment and reorganisation of the production space. The physical and aesthetic improvements have also been supplemented […]
Strong supplier partnerships
Avon Group’s strong supplier partnerships are now extensive and embrace leading global brands such as 3M, Nitto, BASF, Dupont, Klinger, Alkegen & Lydall amongst others. Not only is the Group a supply partner for these leading brands, but it is also an accredited converter for 3M Thinsulate materials and Nitto materials, giving customers the added […]
Aerosol seals go global
Avon Engineered Rubber has been working hard to meet with its global customers by attending all the major aerosol users convention events over the last six months, including FEA in Lisbon, ADF Show in Paris and the India Aerosols Expo in New Delhi. “All these events give us a really good opportunity to engage with […]
Extensive capability on show
The full capabilities of Avon Group were on display recently at the Advanced Engineering Show held at the NEC in Birmingham. “We were delighted to meet both existing and prospective customers at the event to showcase the capabilities of the Group as a whole”, said Steve Thomas, Group Sales Director. “The Group now consists of […]
Two sites install new twin water-jet cutters
AGM Bristol and Avon TSA in South Wales have recently invested in a brand new water-jet cutting machines. Purchased at the same time, the two identical machines will establish even higher standards of quality and capability for both plants. AGM Bristol specialises in manufacturing bespoke thermal insulation products for industrial and commercial customers. “Being capable […]
Rolls Royce secured as new customer
Avon Engineered Rubber (AER), based in South Wales, has secured business with another world-class luxury automotive manufacturer by winning a contract for Rolls Royce Motors. Rolls Royce were so impressed by the speed of response of the business to their initial enquiry and the rapid development of a prototype tool, that they had no hesitation […]
Maerdy mammoth installed
A super-large machine to provide additional production capacity has been installed at Avon Engineered Rubber in Maerdy, South Wales – and it’s a mammoth! The 200 tonne press, used to manufacture automotive components, is so large it had to be lowered into position through the roof of the factory. “The entire operation went extremely smoothly” […]
Investment still forging ahead
Avon Group continues to invest in new technology to ensure it stays at the top of its markets. A new Manni thermoforming press, configured to a bespoke specification, has recently been installed at AER Stafford, the Group’s specialist automotive business. New, state-of-the-art water-jet cutters have also been installed at AGM Bristol and at Avon TSA […]
£100k milestone for hospice
Over the last six years, Avon Group and its staff have donated £100,000 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). The milestone was achieved in May 2022. The figure has been raised from corporate support and the enthusiastic fundraising efforts of staff. Since 2016, the company has sponsored a nurse at the charity’s Charlton Farm hospice […]
Avon Group becomes key 3M supplier
Group company Avon TSA has been appointed 3M’s only authorised UK preferred converter of its Thinsulate™ material. The market-leading product is widely used in the automotive industry to absorb vibration and reduce unwanted vehicle noise in NVH applications. Avon Group is already recognised as one of the UK leaders in manufacturing high-volume, engineered NVH products […]
Group makes two more acquisitions
Two new businesses have recently joined Avon Group. The acquisition of Telford-based Acousta Products Ltd, and Hull-based AntiVibe, enlarges the Group to ten companies. Acousta is a well-respected manufacturer of acoustic foam and rubber products for a wide variety of industrial customers in the automotive, engineering and packaging sectors. AntiVibe is a specialist manufacturer of […]
Group makes two acquisitions
Avon Group has made two key acquisitions in the last 6 months. The first saw Edgewest Plastics (UK) Ltd join the Group in October and was followed by the acquisition of Scandura Ltd which came onboard in December These are two very important acquisitions that consolidate Avon Group’s position as a major player in the […]
Bouncing back or bumping along the bottom?
As the UK economy starts to come to terms with the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic, It’s already clear that the shocks will affect more businesses than others. Certain sectors of the economy have been dealt a death-knell and will find it very difficult, if not impossible, to recover in sufficient time to keep their […]
Oldest UK gasket maker joins Group
The UK’s oldest established gasket manufacturer, Scandura Ltd has recently joined Avon Group. The company, based in Corby, has a unequalled track record of innovation and quality service in providing specialist gasket and rubber sealing products for industry. The addition of Scandura is a perfect fit for Avon Group, already recognised as an industry leader […]
Group scoops JLRQ award
The automotive products division of Avon Group, AER Stafford, has been awarded the prestigious JLRQ accreditation status by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR); one of its key customers. Achievement of JLRQ status demonstrates the business’s exceptional standards of manufacturing quality and service and will enable it to secure significant additional new business from JLR in the […]
New investment continues
Despite the pandemic, new investment at Avon Group has continued apace with the recent installation of new plant, equipment and facilities at many Group sites. These have included laboratory upgrades, new receding head presses and knife cutters, testing equipment and new delivery vehicles across the Group. This is in addition to a continued investment in […]
Group businesses support local foodbanks
Staff at all Avon Group’s eight UK sites have stepped-up to the mark in 2021 to help those whose lives have been affected by the pandemic. Hugely increased pressure on foodbanks has meant many have found it difficult to cope, so staff have helped by preparing food parcels that have been donated to foodbanks operating […]
Stepping up a gear
Promotion at P&D Manufacturing. We’re delighted that Troy Roberts has recently been promoted to Plant Manager and takes control of managing all the day-to-day production aspects of running the business. Troy has an in-depth understanding of the business and of customer expectations, and will be instrumental in taking the us forward over the coming years. […]
Automotive still fuels growth
Despite the effects of the pandemic, the automotive sector remains a key driver for Avon Group companies. Nissan Qashqai Trials of a range of NVH and HVAC parts for the new Nissan Qashqai have been underway for the last few months and this is expected to culminate in significant new business into next year as […]
Investment increases potential
Investment continues to be made in new technology at P&D Manufacturing to drive forward the productivity, capacity and quality of our plastic moulding business. The latest addition to the machine line-up Is a new Battenfield moulding press which will help to provide the additional capability required to continue to expand our business into new market […]
World class facilities
Avon Engineered Rubber in South Wales is now one of the largest, most modern and well-equipped production facility in Western Europe. With raw material processing, highly productive moulding presses and a world-class manufacturing environment, the company is a highly competitive supplier of high quality mouldings to the automotive and industrial sectors. ISO standards Avon Group […]
If it’s bespoke – we do it!
Sometimes standard products just don’t cut it. Where extreme heat or contaminants are involved or insulation is required for awkward spaces, for example, a bespoke solution is the only answer. With expert materials knowledge, exclusive partnerships with raw materials suppliers and the ability to create products using unique material combinations, AGM Bristol will find a […]
The future is looking good
Scandura has begun an exciting new chapter in its 120 year history by joining Avon Group. Full autonomous trading business Scandura will operate as a fully autonomous trading business based at the same premises with all the existing skilled people. Like Scandura, Avon Group started as a gasket making business over 40 years ago and […]
Investment continues
Despite the economic slowdown, Avon Group businesses are still winning new orders and the Group continues to plan investments. Automotive win New business worth over £0.5m has been secured by our automotive division, even when production was temporarily halted due to lockdown restrictions. Acoustic, rubber and specially designed products for electric vehicles are amongst the […]
New lab enables innovative solutions
AGM Bristol has recently expanded our laboratory and testing facilities to create space for larger commercial and domestic catering appliances. The facilities enable us to monitor internal and surface temperatures over specific usage times and, with the use of thermal imaging technology, we can monitor entire surfaces for hotspots (or indeed cold spots in an […]
Automation is world first
The latest investment in automated equipment at Avon Engineered Rubber is now in full production. This is a game changer in the manufacture of moulded tubes for the production of cup gaskets for the aerosol industry. Avon Engineered Rubber is already the second largest manufacturer of aerosol gaskets in the world, and this level of […]
New products, new markets
Avon Group companies have proven capability in transforming rubber and capability In the rubber and elastomer products, and the market is continuing to expand. Recent successful developments have been as diverse as a new fire-retardant material for window seals, solid rubber sleepers for steel storage and moulded rubber seats for playgrounds! Our extensive materials knowledge, […]
Automotive sector – not all gloom and doom?
It’s easy for both manufacturers and suppliers alike to feel pretty gloomy about the prospects for the automotive industry. Even before the current global pandemic, the industry was already going through a period of massive upheaval with the relentless march towards electrification, downward pressures on diesel sales and fierce competitive pressures. However, the ‘perfect storm’ […]
Foam ducting – the ultimate choice
AER Stafford has have developed unrivalled expertise in the design and manufacture of lightweight foam ducting. This enables the company to develop products that out-perform traditional blow-moulded parts in every way. Foam ducting also presents manufacturers with the added benefits of less weight and the ability to design products for much more confined spaces than […]
Keeping it hush!
We’ve kept it fairly quiet that Avon Group is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of NVH products to the automotive industry but we’ve been busy keeping our customers vehicles quiet too! We have industry-leading design, testing and manufacturing capability that puts us at the forefront of NVH product development both inside and outside the […]
Unique service from in-house tool making
With many UK-based manufacturing companies now relying on external tool making facilities which are often overseas, their ability to respond quickly and efficiently can often be compromised. Valuing service and quality has always been Avon Group’s mantra and this has meant the Group retains its own tool making and maintenance facilities in the UK which […]
Plastic moulding takes shape
Whilst production of automotive NVH products in a huge variety of materials and shapes forms a significant part of what we do at Avon TSA, perhaps lesser known is our is growing capability in plastic moulding. Serving the needs of manufacturing industry as a whole, we’re able to design and produce plastic moulded products for […]
Diverse sectors fuel growth
The bedrock of business at P&D Manufacturing has for many years been manufacturing products for the automotive market but in recent years this has begun to change with an increasingly diverse customer base and a bewildering array of plastic moulded products in various shapes, colours and materials. New applications are as far-ranging as specialist central […]
Unrivalled conversion capabilities
There are few companies in the UK that can match the scope of material conversion capabilities at Foam Techniques. With such a wide range of material options offered, we’re committed to also being able to offer comprehensive conversion capability to produce parts and components in every possible configuration to meet our customers’ requirements. The company […]