Attwater appoints new managing director

Industrial laminates specialist Attwater & Sons has appointed industry veteran Andy Goode as its new managing director. Andy has worked within the sector since 1983, and has spent the last 18 years at Preston-based Attwater, most recently as the company’s production director. Attwater produces machined components for sectors including aerospace, automotive, rail, marine and power…

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Andy States reaches Custom Composites milestone

The team at Custom Composites would like to thank Andy States for 25 years – and counting – of dedicated service to the company. Andy was just 24 when he joined us, originally as a machine operator. He then advanced through the ranks and is now our general manager. Although we are known the world…

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Attwater to host health and safety group

Attwater will welcome members of Lancashire Occupational Health & Safety Group (LOHSG) to our premises on April 16 2019. The group meet regularly to share advice and expertise on best practice, regulatory updates and new innovations. LOHSG is one of the oldest safety groups in the UK. The event at our Preston facilities will include…

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Mike Richardson meets with Attwater & Sons’ quality director, Dave Swarbrick

Mike Richardson (Aerospace Manufacturing Magazine) meets with Attwater & Sons’ quality director, Dave Swarbrick to hear more about the company’s compliance to AS9100 Rev. D accreditation and how it has helped strengthen the lines of communication within the workforce. Well, it’s hardly rocket science is it? Making a formal agreement with your customer to manufacture…

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Attwater Joins British Marine

Attwater & Sons Ltd is proud to have joined British Marine, the organisation that works to promote and support the £3bn-a-year-sector. Marine is a vital part of what we do at Attwater. It’s where we began, 150 years ago, as a ships chandler on Preston Docks. And since those very first days we have been…

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In its 150th year, Attwater exhibits at Advanced Engineering Show

Two organisations will celebrate anniversaries together as Attwater, currently marking its 150th year in business, returns as an exhibitor to the Composites Engineering Show, set to host its 10th annual event. Taking place on October 31 and November 1 at the Birmingham NEC, The Advanced Engineering Show is the UK’s largest exhibition of its kind.…

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