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With global aircraft orders reaching record levels, electrical control systems specialist Banelec believes greater investment in factory automation and intelligent manufacturing technology could help Britain’s aerospace supply chain increase production and capitalise on growing international demand. The global commercial aircraft order backlog reached a record 17,037 aircraft in July 2026, according to figures published by […]

Banelec Operations Director Jennie Banner has welcomed the opportunities for British engineering businesses within the aerospace industry following the company’s first Midlands Aerospace Alliance Annual Dinner as a new member of the organisation. The black-tie event brought together representatives from across the aerospace supply chain, providing an opportunity for manufacturers, engineering specialists and industry leaders

Banelec Managing Director Dean Banner has highlighted the growing sophistication of industrial automation and the importance of practical engineering expertise following a visit to MachineBuilding.Live 2026, one of the UK’s leading events dedicated to machine building and systems integration Held at the NAEC Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on 14 October, the event brought together more

From Crossrail and HS2 to Hinkley Point, major infrastructure projects depend on rigorous engineering standards, reliable electrical control systems and the expertise of specialist manufacturers. As World Standards Day is marked on 14 October, Banelec Managing Director Dean Banner reflects on the importance of quality assurance in delivering complex engineering programmes. Britain’s largest civil engineering

A recovery in overseas orders is providing fresh encouragement for UK manufacturing and highlighting the value of international markets for specialist British engineering businesses. The latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey saw export orders improve sharply during August, with the balance rising from -33% in July to zero. It marked the first time since June 2022

A recent Make UK report has put the scale of the sector into perspective. Family-owned companies account for 65% of UK manufacturing businesses, contribute an estimated £94 billion to the economy and support around one million jobs The figures arrive alongside a debate about energy costs, taxation, skills and succession. Yet the same research also

Banelec is joining manufacturers across Britain in celebrating National Manufacturing Day, with Managing Director Dean Banner and Operations Director Jennie Banner calling on the sector to show greater pride in the skills, people and engineering expertise found across UK industry. Organised by Make UK, National Manufacturing Day takes place on Thursday 24 September and will

Automation is becoming central to investment plans across UK manufacturing, with new research from Barclays showing that 87% of manufacturers are using automated technology to manage disruption and changing demand. The findings come from the latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index, based on research among 504 manufacturing decision makers during August. It found strong confidence across

Machine safety is back in focus across UK manufacturing following a recent prosecution involving an industrial conveyor, highlighting the importance of control systems, guarding and safe isolation around production machinery. The Health and Safety Executive reported on 9 September that a manufacturer had been fined £160,000 after a maintenance engineer suffered life-changing injuries when his

Britain’s family-owned manufacturers have spent generations building businesses, developing skills and creating the specialist industrial capability that keeps the country moving. For Banelec, that heritage is worth celebrating, protecting and building upon. A new report from Make UK and Bishop Fleming has placed family manufacturing firmly in the spotlight, revealing that family-owned manufacturers contribute an