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Group Rhodes, a Wakefield- based OEM for metalforming, composite, and ceramic sectors, has promoted Mark Roberts to Engineering Design Manager and Melike Kus to Applications Engineer. Mark will lead a team of ten, driving innovation across all divisions. Melike will focus on aftermarket solutions, machine performance, and CRM
integration, supporting growth targets. These promotions reflect the company’s commitment to pioneering engineering excellence. Recent investments, including £95k in a new CRM system, underscore Group Rhodes’ strategic focus on innovation, sustainability, and future expansion across key markets. www.grouprhodes.co.uk CBM urges manufacturers to join climate change agreement The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) is encouraging manufacturers to join its Climate Change Agreement (CCA), which has saved members over £100 million in 25 years.The scheme offers a 100% tax rebate on energy used in metalforming, heat treatment and metal coating, as well as associated activities like air compressors and lighting. Applications for the next phase, running from 2026 to 2033, close on 31 August. www.thecbm.co.uk
Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), the UK’s leading additive manufacturing trade association, has named Craig Pyser, CEO of AMufacture, as its new chair. Pyser succeeds Stewart Lane, who stepped down in April to focus on his role as Vice President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), AMUK’s parent body. Lane, who led AMUK since 2022, praised Pyser’s deep industry knowledge and connections. Pyser, a former investment banker, co-founded AMufacture in 2018. He said he was honoured to take on the role and help shape the sector’s future. AMUK aims to drive UK leadership in 3D printing innovation. additivemanufacturinguk.org.uk AMUK appoints new chair
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