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DavyMarkham - News Archive
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DavyMarkham recognises 'Silver Spanner' apprentices 23/02/2011
DavyMarkham recently presented its first batch of apprentices with much coveted 'DavyMarkham Silver Spanner' in recognition of the completion of their World Class Apprentice Training. Full story DavyMarkham wins EEF National Skills Award 17/02/2011 As acknowledgement of the company's dedication to training, skills and apprentices.DavyMarkham has been awarded with the prestigious National Skills' Award from the Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF).The award was sponsored by Westfield Health. Full story Paul Blomfield MP meets apprentices at DavyMarkham 12/02/2011 As part of National Apprenticeship Week Paul Blomfield MP visited DavyMarkham, the Sheffield-based heavy engineering company who design, manufacture and machine heavy engineering components.Mr Blomfield was given a tour of the factory, including the apprentice training school where he met some of the apprentices and their supervisor.75% of Davy Markham's shopfloor employees are apprentice-trained. Full story Global Manufacturing Festival Announces Headline Sponsor 04/01/2011 The Global Manufacturing Festival: Sheffield has announced commercial law firm Nabarro as a headline sponsor.The festival, which will take place in the Sheffield region between Monday 14th March 2011 and Friday 18th March 2011, will reaffirm the UK's position as a global leader in advanced engineering and manufacturing innovation.With manufacturing taking a lead on the national agenda, particularly in terms of skills and employment, the Global Manufacturing Festival: Sheffield will also inspire the next generation of engineering talent and bridge the gap between innovation and commercial success by bringing education and business closer together. Full story Expanding Sales and Estimating team to grow business 08/10/2010 DavyMarkham, the international heavy engineering company based in Sheffield, has made three new additions to its sales and estimating team, following its acquisition by Indian based Hindustan Dorr-Oliver - part of the $1bn IVRCL group.These new appointments highlight DavyMarkham's continued commitment to further growth and expansion. Full story DavyMarkham In £7.5m Mining Contract Win 29/07/2010 NOF Energy member, DavyMarkham, has been awarded a major contract worth £7.5 million to supply three specialist hoists to a new copper and zinc mine in Canada.As part of the agreement, Sheffield-based DavyMarkham, will build and deliver Production, Service and Auxiliary Hoists measuring up to 16ft in diameter for the Hudson Bay Mining Inc (HBMI). Full story DavyMarkham management team wins regional BVCA Award 15/07/2010 The DavyMarkham management team has been honoured in the British Venture Capital Portfolio Company (BVCA) Team Awards winning the North East region category.The award (Private equity-backed team of the Year - mid market) recognises the exceptional turnaround of the Sheffield based engineering firm led by CEO Kevin Parkin and FD Duncan Hay. Full story End of an era - 52 years service at DavyMarkham 06/09/2010 Ted Zdanowicz has hung up his overalls after 52 years service as a machinist with DavyMarkham. Full story Students rise to Master Cutler's Innovation Challenge 10/08/2010 TWO students from Sheffield Springs Academy are celebrating after winning the second annual Master Cutler's Made in Sheffield Innovation Competition.Their brief, set by DavyMarkham Ltd, was to design a station to organise the safe storage of tools in the workshop.Students from schools in Sheffield have spent three months rising to the challenges set by local businesses that hold the prestigious Made in Sheffield (MIS) Mark. Full story |