4 key factors when comparing Hard Chrome and Electroless Nickel Plating
4 key factors when comparing Hard Chrome and Electroless Nickel Plating What are the four key factors when comparing Electroless Nickel Plating and Hard Chrome? Electroless Nickel Plating Technical Manager, Steve Whitehead, gives you the low down on everything you need to know about the two coatings. Hard Chrome Plating has been a favourite in […]
CBE+ takes over Chesterfield Bowl to raise money for the Master Cutler’s Challenge 2023.
CBE+ takes over Chesterfield Bowl to raise money for the Master Cutler’s Challenge 2023 This year CBE+ are competing in the Master Cutlers Challenge 2023. The Master Cutler’s Challenge is a fundraising Challenge for businesses to get involved and support charities across South Yorkshire. Dame Julie Kenny, the current Master Cutler, has chosen a charity […]
New robotic manufacturing plating plant installed at CBE+
New robotic manufacturing plating plant installed at CBE+ Engineering supply chain solution provider CBE+ has built the first 6+1 robotic Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) line in the UK and Europe at its 70,000ft² state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This new manufacturing capability will allow the company to undertake a range of innovative projects at its Chesterfield base, […]
A spotlight on Wire EDM at CBE+.
A spotlight on Wire EDM at CBE+. Wire EDM is a relatively new offering at CBE+. In the summer of 2021, the business acquired new machinery and skilled team members from aerospace industry leaders Aerodyn. The investment comprises three key machines – a Mitsubishi MV2400S and two Mitsubishi FX20. Our Marketing team got the chance […]
Electroless Nickel Plating – A sit down with our experts
Electroless nickel Plating – A sit down with our experts Lee Marriot, Production Manager for ENP (left) and Steve Whitehead, Technical Manager & Specialist in ENP (right) Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) is one of the specialist sub-contract services we offer at CBE+. Not many businesses in the UK offer the treatment, CBE+ has some of […]
CBE+ invests £2m in Europe’s first robotic automated Electroless Nickel Plating line
CBE+ invests £2m in Europe’s first robotic automated Electroless Nickel Plating line Engineering supply chain provider CBE+ is installing the first 6+1 robotic Electroless Nickel Plating (ENP) line in the UK and Europe at its 70,000sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Representing a £2 million investment, the automated plating line will allow the company to undertake […]
A spotlight on IT in manufacturing
A SPOTLIGHT ON IT IN MANUFACTURING There is no escaping it, our world is becoming more digital by the day. Both at home and in the office, new technologies are constantly being introduced, replacing traditional processes and communication channels. The advances of the 21st century have been revolutionary, but as it grows, so does the risk […]
Leaner & Greener
LEANER & GREENER As part of National Green Careers Week, we are taking the opportunity to shine a light on sustainability at CBE+. With a UK net zero target date of 2050, businesses are having to quickly adapt their ways to align with this crucial political agenda. This can be difficult, particularly for the Manufacturing […]
CBE+ completes merger with NiTEC UK to create multi-million pound engineering group
CBE+ COMPLETES MERGER WITH NITEC UK TO CREATE MULTI-MILLION POUND ENGINEERING GROUP Chesterfield-based engineering supply chain solution provider CBE+ has completed a merger with Electroless Nickel Plating company NiTEC UK, creating a multi-million-pound turnover business. The joining of the two businesses began in 2017 when Cooper Brown Enterprises (now CBE+) acquired NiTEC UK. The legal […]
Electroless Nickel Plating & Diffused Nickel Plating: What’s the difference?
ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATING & DIFFUSED NICKEL PLATING: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? What’s the difference between Electroless Nickel Plating and Diffused Nickel plating? Electroless Nickel Plating Technical Manager, Steve Whitehead, takes a look at the main differences between the two coatings and gives advice when each should be used. “Firstly, it is important to understand the differences […]
