Case Study: CBE+ Helps Global Rolling Mill Supplier reshore their Supply Chain with Precision Machining

Case Study: CBE+ Helps Global Rolling Mill Supplier reshore their Supply Chain with Precision Machining https://youtu.be/hmHdpa6jsdY Situation A customer supplying rolling mill equipment wanted to reshore its supply chain back to the UK, reducing reliance on international suppliers and increasing local production. They needed a partner who could deliver precise machining on cast parts at […]
Our CEO, Marie Cooper, talks the impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on SMEs

‘That’s two people we won’t hire now’: Marie Cooper reacts to Reeves’s tax rises Employers say they will be counting costs of budget amid increases to national insurance contributions Marie Cooper has plans to grow her Midlands engineering business next year, making more of the pistons and pipework that planes, cars and oilfield machinery need. […]
Maximising Quality and Capacity: CBE+ Leads the Way with Large Tank Electroless Nickel Plating

Maximising Quality and Capacity: CBE+ Leads the Way with Large Tank Electroless Nickel Plating At CBE+, we pride ourselves on our expertise in Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP). With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we deliver precision and excellence in every project. One key factor that sets us apart from the average nickel-plating […]
Case Study: CBE+ streamlines supply chain for a major supplier in the gas industry

Case Study: CBE+ streamlines supply chain for a major supplier in the gas industry Situation A leading global manufacturing company faced a significant challenge in managing the complex supply chain for their gas regulating governors. The manufacture and complex assembly process involves numerous parts and sub-assemblies and required multiple subcontract services. Task To address this […]
CBE+ Named Runner-Up for SME of the Year at Make UK Awards

CBE+ Named Runner-Up for SME of the Year at Make UK Awards CBE+ is proud to announce that we were named runner-up in the prestigious SME of the Year category at the Make UK Awards for Humberside and the North. The event, held on Thursday evening, celebrated the best in UK manufacturing, and we were […]
Case Study: Precision Machining & Electroless Nickel Plating for the Rail sector

Case Study: Precision Machining & Electroless Nickel Plating for the Rail sector Situation A long-standing plating customer of CBE+, was interested in exploring the possibility of outsourcing their machining needs to CBE+ as well. This interest arose after CBE+ relocated its plating facility to Enterprise Drive, consolidating its various capabilities. Task The customer requested CBE+ […]
CBE+ opens its doors to local students to celebrate National Manufacturing Day

CBE+ opens its doors to local students to celebrate National Manufacturing Day https://youtu.be/vsmYYgRmN7A Students from across Derbyshire have been given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to CBE+’s 100,000 sqft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to mark National Manufacturing Day. Chesterfield-based CBE+ partnered with The Work-wise Foundation, North Derbyshire District Council, Chesterfield College, and other Derbyshire businesses to showcase the […]
CNC Machining: Powering Precision Manufacturing at CBE+

CNC Machining: Powering Precision Manufacturing at CBE+ CNC machining has long been a pillar of modern manufacturing, with its origins tracing back to the 1950s. MIT engineers revolutionised the industry by automating the production process, reducing the time to manufacture parts from 8 hours to just 15 minutes. Fast forward to today, CNC machining remains […]
Vulcan to the Sky Trust to soar to new hights as it welcomes new trustee

Vulcan to the Sky Trust to soar to new hights as it welcomes new trustee Marie Cooper, CEO at CBE+, has committed to preserving arguably the most iconic aircraft in British history – the Avro Vulcan XH558 – by joining Vulcan to the Sky Trust’s (VTST) board of trustees. Marie’s appointment will further bolster the […]
From Apprentice to running Assembly – Dylan

From Apprentice to running Assembly: Dylan Davenport https://youtu.be/3Xzvdtyw5Cc CBE+ is proud to highlight the success of one of our talented employees, Dylan Davenport. Dylan recently completed his apprenticeship and has taken on the role of Assembly Operator. During his six-year apprenticeship, Dylan achieved both a Level 3 in Mechanical Manufacture and an HNC in the […]