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BOFA International comes to the aid of Dorset Search & Rescue with donation of face masks

One of Dorset's top manufacturing companies has donated a large consignment of face masks to a volunteer group which helps in the search, rescue and recovery of missing... READ MORE »

Director has 'proudest moment of my career' after his firm makes PPE for wife and mum

Operations Director Owen Brolan says his company's ability to make and supply personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline health workers – including his wife and... READ MORE »

Full speed ahead: Company deploys 3D printer 'farm' for 5,000 urgently needed face visors

A businessman who’s built up a 60-strong 3D printer ‘farm’ is to start producing up to 5,000 face visors from this week on a not-for-profit basis. Leon Lindblad... READ MORE »

Seal of quality: Top manufacturer urges young talent to apply for apprenticeship programme

A Dorset manufacturer is forging ahead with its apprenticeship recruitment drive in readiness for the September intake. Superior, a family-owned maker and supplier of... READ MORE »

BOFA International maintains production to companies in frontline of coronavirus battle

A Dorset manufacturer is maintaining production of portable fume and dust extraction units, filters and spares to businesses playing a key role in the fight against... READ MORE »

Lighting manufacturer shines the spotlight on hi-tech features from Mercedes-Benz Trucks

A Dorset company has spent more than £200,000 on two of the first right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz trucks to be equipped with ground-breaking Active Drive Assist... READ MORE »

What a tonic - and true community spirit - as gin distillery uses its heads to make sanitiser

Dorset's first gin distillery has shown true community spirit by using waste 'heads' from its production process to make much-needed hand sanitiser. The first 70cl and... READ MORE »

Global leader in fume extraction and filtration launches industry’s first training academy

A global leader in fume extraction and filtration has launched what is thought to be the industry's first ever training academy. Poole-based BOFA International says its... READ MORE »

Manufacturing companies come together to discuss industry opportunities and challenges

Leaders from a range of industries and sectors took part in an inaugural Manufacturers Forum in Dorset. Technological changes, government grants and funding initiatives... READ MORE »

Recruitment firm's specialist engineering arm plans to quadruple in size over next four years

A specialist engineering recruitment business is planning to quadruple in size over the next four years. Holt Engineering Recruitment already has a 12-strong team... READ MORE »