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Record year for PP Control & Automation as sales hit £28m

New opportunities in transport, medical and warehousing/logistics are helping one of the West Midlands’ fastest growing manufacturers record its best-ever year.

Key Supplier Partnerships Guide (Free download)

This guide highlights key technical supplier relationships covering a broad set of categories, designed to add sought after value to customers.

The method of outsourcing shines bright in overcoming long established packaging industry challenges

Much like in the Warehouse Automation focus published a few weeks ago, e-commerce has become a major influence on the trends driving the packaging industry, and the pandemic has moved …

Needham Group aims for laser technology expansion with PP C&A manufacturing deal

A new strategic deal – born in the heart of the West Midlands – is set to create one of the UK’s leading authorities on laser marking.

Key supplier partnership case study: TSI Packing

This instalment focuses on how the outsourcing model extends beyond manufacture and appeases specific requirements around the packaging & shipping of machinery and equipment to the end customer.

Seeking a competitive advantage drives an outsourcing trend in the printing industry

Innovation in printing has never been greater, with the growth of digital technology replacing much of the traditional processes, moving through low volume specialist markets to higher volumes, offering increased …

Strategic manufacturing outsourcing specialist boosts green credentials with £150,000 solar investment

PP Control & Automation has completed the installation of 450 sq metres of solar panels on the roof of its world-class facility in Cheslyn Hay.

How outsourcing unlocks more opportunity for transport industry innovation

Commercial vehicle and transport markets are perhaps amongst the most sustainable in the world. With consistent research and development activities, more advanced automation, control panels, and specialist outsourced support are …

Hague puts manufacturing on the map after being named as one of the UK’s top 50 most ambitious business leaders

Overseeing the rapid expansion of the UK’s leading strategic manufacturing outsourcing specialist has seen Tony Hague named as one of the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2021.

Inventor-e taps into the power of MAN to target £3m inventory management opportunity

A major disruptor in inventory management is targeting a £3m sales boost after it launched two new products.

Full speed ahead to becoming the flagship industry for automation

The desire to automate warehouse operations was in full swing before the pandemic but covid has forced the situation from ‘good to have’ to ‘must have’ to allow OEMs to …

Medical & life sciences: An industry push for better supply chain visibility

The pandemic has brought about a once-in-a-life time challenge for manufacturers – A challenge all-encompassing and demanding on a company’s resources, reactions, and agility. But with it, new opportunities surfaced …

PP C&A targets training boost with investment in Bright Sparks initiative

PP C&A has signalled its intentions to ramp up investment in its recently launched Bright Sparks University (BSU).

Key supplier partnership case study: InControl Systems

This blog details the relationship with InControl Systems, an experienced and versatile team of engineers and programmers, handling everything from electrical design, PLC and HMI software programming, commissioning, and the …

Key supplier partnerships are serving to add sought after value for customers

PP Control & Automation has been inspired by the many benefits of building partnerships with suppliers as part of a wider strategy to support the trend for outsourced design, engineering …