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 […]
Avon Group targets £100m as it marks 45 years of growth
Multi-faceted Bristol-based engineering and manufacturing business Avon Group is setting its sights on breaking the £100-million sales barrier for the first time. Avon Group is regarded as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aerosol gaskets and is a market leader in the production of automotive components as well as a wide range of sealing, […]
AGM Bristol expansion
In the last few months AGM Bristol has expanded into the final unit in the terrace! This provides much needed dedicated storage space and more room to grow.
Stand-out show
Companies around the Group have been attending trade exhibitions. Sales teams from Foam Techniques, Avon TSA and AER Stafford attended the Advance Engineering Show in Birmingham in October. The stand showcased our ability to cut intricate shapes from foam blocks and, over its two days, attracted a good deal of visitors. The Avon Engineered Rubber […]
New automotive wins for AER Stafford
Automotive OEM parts supplier AER Stafford ‘s unique wheel protection product range has been recently extended with the introduction of a larger 23-inch disc. Machinery investment Two Cannon Shelley vacuum forming machines and a Bipel heated platen press are now installed and fully operational. The heated press will supplement the five axis waterjet machine that […]
New mezzanine for P&D
The extension to the mezzanine floor at P&D Manufacturing has now been completed. This expansion of floorspace within the existing building allows the company to create a very efficient materials handling system for all the presses.
AER Maerdy Raise the Bar
A recent visit from a large customer has resulted in us receiving the ‘seal of approval’ from their Quality and Technical department. This just demonstrates that we have succeeded in raising the bar to even higher standards and will lead to our market share growing.
New QHSE room at TSA
Avon TSA has continued to invest to improve quality and service levels with a new room for the QHSE team. The room will also house the company’s new CMM machine which is a very sophisticated device that allows us to measure complex parts that might have up to 50 different dimensions. This will meet the […]
Coffee & cakes raise funds
Supporting charity is an important aspect of life at Avon Group. Colleagues from AGM Bristol, P&D Manufacturing and Avon TSA held a coffee morning in September raising funds for charity. A truly epic quantity of cakes were baked and consumed by everyone, resulting in a staggering £501 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Accreditation progress
The IATF 16949 audit took place in early July and the Group has transitioned with flying colours. IATF 16949 is an international automotive industry quality management system developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) that establishes requirements for the design, development, production and service of all automotive-related products. It incorporates ISO 9001 principles while […]
Coffee morning raises money for cancer support
Congratulations to the team at Avon TSA, part of Avon Group, who recently organised a fundraising coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and raised over £160. The event was part of Macmillan’s “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” fundraising event on 29 September.
Automechanika 2017
Employees from all our Group businesses attended this year’s Automechanika exhibition in Birmingham. Automechanika is an important show for Avon Group as it brings together over 9,300 visitors from the automotive aftermarket sector. Our presence this year was highly visible with a modified stand design and attention-grabbing displays such as a full size car door. […]
Maerdy marathon success
Avon Engineered Rubber in Maerdy had the pleasure of sponsoring employee Ceri Evans to run a half marathon during June for Ferndale Boys & Girls Club. Ceri chose this very good cause to support his brothers and family who are all dedicated to the club and community. Ceri’s nephews play for the team. Congratulations to […]