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KMF announces major machinery upgrade with £900,000 investment
KMF has placed a significant £900,000 order for a TRUMPF TruPunch 5000 Large Format (S12) machine to enhance its sheet metal fabrication capabilities.
KMF Scoop Skills Champion Accolade at the Enginuity Skills Awards
We have received high praise and recognition for our outstanding collaborative efforts, work experience programme and apprenticeship offerings at the recent Enginuity Skills Awards 2024.
Expansion of KMF Special Products provides a scalable opportunity for food processing customers
KMF Special Products has seen significant growth and now provides a sizeable facility for food processing customers looking for a secure manufacturing partnership.
Electric vehicles more popular than diesel
Electric vehicles have overtaken diesel vehicles in terms of consumer demand for the first time since entering the car market, according to Leasing.com.
Affordable Food Stoke
Since January 2023, Affordable Food Stoke have collected and handed out over 70,826kg of surplus food, the equivalent of 170,132 meals – a saving of 220,060kg of CO2 savings. In January 2024, 1050 individuals went through their doors, and they supported 862 families – a total of 2651 family members. Amazing work!
Propelling manufacturing efficiency through CNC programming
Computer numerical control (CNC) design is vital for the automated production of sheet metal parts. KMF’s programming team, Steve Gardener, Joshua Griffiths and Duncan Morris, are all fundamental to the initial stage of the firm’s one-stop shop fabrication services.
Mentoring Matters at KMF
We spoke to three members of the KMF team that are involved in the mentoring process within the company – apprentices Ed Paget and Alex Jones, and their mentor Nathan Tomkinson – about their involvement in mentoring at KMF and specifically what they got out of it.
The pivotal role of the purchasing team
In the world of sheet metal fabrication, success hinges on a range of factors, one being the role of procurement. From material sourcing to quality assurance, KMF’s purchasing team is vital to ensure that the firm stays competitive in the ever-changing landscape of metal manufacturing.
KMF Apprentices: Increasing the inspiration and aspiration of young people for STEM
In August 2023, four apprentices from KMF worked alongside a number of Stoke-on-Trent schoolchildren developing the youngsters’ STEM skills, knowledge, understanding, and love of the topic.
Read more about KMF’s apprenticeships.
KMF Group Ranks Among Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in 2023
KMF Group is proud to announce its recognition as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer in 2023. This year saw 800 entries short-listed to 100 of the best apprenticeship employer in England.
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