First ever, all female team of Education Officers- Inspiring the next generation with STEMfest
Congratulations to Ruth Watterson and Emma Williams (both working for local company Swagelok) who have been appointed to form the first ever all-female Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Education Officer Team! This is also a milestone for the Isle of Man as it’s the first time Education Officers have been established in the ...
Read more Aerospace History as Expleo Isle of Man Celebrates 40 Years in Business
Aboard aircraft around the world there’s a piece of Isle of Man aerospace excellence in the form of Expleo’s long history of work and innovation in the industry. Started in 1979 by Short Brothers of Belfast, the company has become a mainstay in the Island’s aerospace heritage, specialising in the aerospace structural market and providing ...
Read more Expleo named Airbus Airframe Wing Engineering ‘Supplier of the Year’
Expleo (member of the IOMAC), previously Assystem Technologies, has received recognition from Airbus Series Wing Engineering (ESW) for its contribution to the wing engineering of A380, A350 and Single Aisle (A320/A321) platforms. The ESW Airframe Wing Engineering 2018 ‘supplier of the year’ award recognises the partner providing the best quality, agility, pro-activity and overall performance ...
Read more Triumph Isle of Man Facility Invests in New Equipment to Support Demand for More Aircraft
Triumph Integrated Systems’ Isle of Man facility in Onchan has taken delivery of a new piece of equipment as part of an investment programme to support the growing demand for the Airbus A320 aircraft. Airbus has ramped up their aircraft production build rate to satisfy a large and growing order book for the A320. Triumph ...
Read more Manx Precision Optics is Recruiting
Manx Precision Optics (MPO) recently expanded the business with support from Business Isle of Man within the Department for Enterprise. The company, who is a member of the Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster, was able to purchase new capital equipment with grant assistance as part of the Department’s Business Support Scheme. As a result of ...
Read more Collaborating for Success – Joint Aerospace Cluster Summit Lays Foundations for the Future
On 16th-17th January, Business Isle of Man (an executive agency of the Department for Enterprise) and the Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster (IOMAC) welcomed guests from England, Ireland and Wales for the first Joint Aerospace Cluster Summit at the recently refurbished Comis Hotel. The event attracted over 80 delegates from aerospace clusters around the Irish ...
Read more Manx Precision Optics Expected to see Further Growth due to Purchase of New Coating Chamber
Manx Precision Optics (MPO) is an Isle of Man family-owned company that manufactures a wide range of optical components. Founded in 2013, MPO is a member of the Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster. Business Isle of Man catches up with the man behind the lens, Dr Helmut Kessler (Managing Director) to see how the business ...
Read more Dublin’s Aerospace & Aviation Annual Supply Chain Event
A team from the Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster (IOMAC) travelled to Dublin on the 13th December to attend the Aerospace and Aviation Annual Supply Chain Event hosted by Enterprise Ireland. The team consisted of Kirree Gooberman (IOMAC Cluster Manager), Chris Allen (General Manager, Triumph), Nick Onyemem (General Manager, Kiartys) and Rob Arthurs (Supply Chain ...
Read more Isle of Man to Host 2019 Joint Aerospace Cluster Summit
The Business Isle of Man Agency is set to host the first Joint Aerospace Cluster Summit in the New Year. The Isle of Man is continuing to lead the way in the Aerospace Manufacturing industry, recognising there is value and opportunity for businesses in the UK, Ireland and Isle of Man to work together in ...
Read more Business Agency visited the AMTC to understand its value in supporting the Engineering & Manufacturing sector on the Isle of Man
The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC) is a multi-million pound facility which hosts University College Isle of Man (UCM)’s manufacturing engineering courses. The centre was opened in 2014 and was designed in conjunction with industry to ensure students receive the best training and are prepared to start work within this industrial sector. The Engineering Department ...
Read more Aerospace Cluster Member, Assystem Technologies, wins major contract with Airbus
Assystem Technologies have proven yet again their expertise and world-class engineering services after winning the tender as a ‘Dual Partner’ for Airbus in support of Single Aisle Incremental Development (ID) activities for the Airbus A320, as well as work on the Airbus A321 XLR variant. Jonathan Taylor, Operations Director commented: ‘We are delighted to have ...
Read more IOM Aerospace Cluster Forum 43
On Friday 12th October the IOMAC held their 43rd Forum at St John’s Mill, hosted by the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) and the Business Isle of Man Agency. As promised, it was an interesting and relevant forum for the members, graduates and other guests to meet and discuss the industry’s progression. Guest speaker, Sean ...
Read more Five Swagelok associates earn Engineering Degrees
Swagelok had a momentous week in July, when 5 of their associates gained their Engineering degrees. Congratulations to Christopher Killey, Barney Helleur, Daniel Catlow, Gerard Landels and Ashley Howard. All their hard work has finally paid off, we wish them every success in their careers.
Read more Chairman of Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster recognised in prestigious industry Top 100
Adrian Moore, Chairman of the Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster (IOMAC) and Business Development Manager at the Department of Economic Development, has received a Manufacturer Top 100 award. The awards, presented by The Manufacturer magazine, recognised outstanding individuals within the sector. The Manufacturer also publishes details of award winners within their annual Top 100 publication. ...
Read more 2017 Launch of the Three-Year Aerospace Cluster Strategy
The Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster (IOMAC) has announced its three-year Cluster Strategy outlining a number of key objectives that it aims to achieve by 2020. The Department of Economic Development is one of the seven public and private sector organisations that make up the IOMAC’s committee. The new strategy focuses on promoting and developing ...
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