CBE+ Showcases STEM Careers as Gold Sponsor at Get up to Speed 2025

CBE+ demonstrated its commitment to inspiring the next generation of engineers by supporting Get up to Speed with STEM 2025 as a Gold Sponsor.
CBE+ Hosts Successful Manufacturing Industry Event

CBE+ welcomed 50 attendees from across the manufacturing sector to its Chesterfield facility for an exclusive insight into its integrated capabilities and operational advancements.
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – In Review

National Apprenticeship Week 2025 has been a fantastic opportunity to highlight the vital role apprentices play in our business and the manufacturing sector as a whole.
Celebrating Progress: CBE+ Milestones in 2024

This year has been a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, who continue to drive innovation and excellence in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Professor Brian Cox inspires the next generation at North Star Science School 2024

Chesterfield-based CBE+, a UK leader in Electroless Nickel Plating, and a key sponsor of the event, engaged students with its hands-on ‘Crazy Planes!’ challenge. Students were tasked with making various designs of paper aeroplanes and using both kinetic and mortised launchers to fly the planes at superhero themed targets. The aim was to work out the best combination and in turn, score the most points.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CBE+ Reaffirms Commitment to Safety with ISO 45001 Recertification

CBE+ Reaffirms Commitment to Safety with ISO45001 Recertification CBE+ is thrilled to announce that we have been successfully re-accredited to ISO45001 certification. Our commitment to the health and safety of our employees is at the forefront of our organisation and this achievement underlines our team’s dedication to providing a safe work environment for all. While […]