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The moments that made our year

From a strictly business perspective to incredible celebrations, we’ve had a year to remember in 2017! We’ve got our customers, suppliers and staff to thank for that – these are …

Seminar addresses ‘cyber security’ threats for manufacturers

Eight manufacturers from across the UK received a critical insight into cyber security this week, as part of the latest seminar hosted by PP Control & Automation. Held in conjunction …

Machine Safety – It’s within touching distance

Why is machine safety such an important facet in the aim to achieve maximum machinery ‘uptime’? Protect the foundations of your business In the US, it’s estimated that nonfatal workplace …

‘Customer Focus’ hands West Midlands manufacturer major industry honour

A leading West Midlands manufacturer has secured one of industry’s major titles after beating off competition from some of the sector’s largest businesses. PP Control & Automation, which employs 200 …

PP looks to inspire the next generation at World Skills Show

One of the UK’s leading specialists in automation and control is adding its support to the World Skills Show this weekend in a bid to inspire more young people into …

Free Cyber Security Event

Cyber Security in Business – It’s time to understand what you’re up against 2018 is the year to take Cyber Security seriously. As we explained in our first post on …

Manufacturing collaboration links up with WMG to deliver £2m contract boost

One of the UK’s leading manufacturing collectives has hailed the power of industry and academia working closer together. The Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), which features 8 sub-contract specialists and an …

Lightning and Surge Protection – What is it and do I need it?

In 2013 the average cost implications of a single lightning strike or voltage surge amounted to €800, as the risk of lightning grows yearly. An increasingly worrying reason for machine …

New Video: Are you losing orders because you’re busy?

Watch the second video from our Strategic Outsourcing video series on why you might be losing orders to your competitors. WATCH NOW! Connect with Tony Hague on LinkedIn and follow …

3 Reasons You’re Losing Orders to Competitors

And how outsourcing can help You’re never alone in the marketplace. Your customers always have the choice to buy from someone else. And if your competition is more competitive, reacts …

Cyber Security – How to Prevent a Catastrophic Attack

65% of major UK businesses had a security breach in 2016 – (the cyber security breaches survey) Our Modern Day Struggle The rate of evolution in automation and computing is …

PP celebrates the strength of its supply chain with first ever Supplier Awards

2017 is a significant year for PP Control & Automation as we celebrate our 50th birthday with employees, customers and partners. One of our biggest assets is the quality and …

New Video: Unlock your growth potential

We are very pleased to be introducing the first in a series of new strategic outsourcing videos. Take your first steps to realising growth potential by making outsourcing part of …

How manufacturers are increasing profits by £500,000 a year

Overcome growth barriers through strategic outsourcing Look at your business. Look closer. What do you see? Processes that don’t add value. Processes that are not your core competence. Areas …

PP’s first ever Career Open Days generates 25 new applications

One of the West Midlands fastest growing manufacturers threw open its doors last week in a bid to recruit new staff. PP Control & Automation, which has seen sales rise …