Case Studies

The following case studies are available for viewing:

Footrite

In a working world often blighted by problems of posture and backpain, a key solution often lies in the feet! Recent years have seen an increased use of ‘orthotic’ insole supports to correct some causes of feet and back problems in both young and old, in sporting, working and leisure pursuits.

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Eggle's Guitars

UCE Birmingham’s Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) has been instrumental in helping Birmingham-based manufacturer Patrick Eggle Guitars hit the right note in order to tune into expanding its international market share.

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CS Contract Furniture

Shropshire based CS Contract Furniture - one of the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of high quality furniture for the leisure industry are celebrating the successful implementation of lean manufacturing at their new purpose built factory in Whitchurch, thanks to the support of the Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands.

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Accelerate Business Development Network

Seven automotive suppliers from across the Black Country have joined forces with their Birmingham counterparts to create a ‘new superpower’ for attracting new orders from the UK and abroad.

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EC Williams

A Birmingham-based electroplater has successfully addressed new environmental legislation and is now targeting long-term growth and a string of new orders with customers supplying into BMW and Volkswagen.

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Major international Quality Award for Bilston manufacturer

A Bilston-based car parts manufacturer has become one of the first SMEs in the region to secure a new international automotive standard. Read More

Take Advantage of Manufacturer Live

‘Made in the West Midlands’ is throwing its weight behind ‘Manufacturer Live 2005’ summit, which is promising to be one of the biggest events of its type this year. Read More