By Simon Rood
Friday 9th September 2011
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Official Supplier RK International has drawn together specialists in control and positioning Heidenhain (GB) and thermoforming equipment C R Clarke & Co (UK) to actively involve young people attending ‘Have-a-Go', part of WorldSkills London 2011 competition, to participate in CNC machining and produce a model race car by vacuum forming.
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By Simon Rood
Thursday 11th August 2011
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Bringing together the countries leading suppliers in inspection and on-machine verification, work and toolholding, programming and cutting tools, RK International will be hosting the two day forum at the prestigious aerospace and automotive technology workshops at Farnborough College.
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By Simon Rood
Saturday 21st May 2011
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Kent based, RK International Machine Tools Ltd has been appointed as an Official Supplier to the world’s largest international skills competition, WorldSkills London 2011.
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By Tony Bushell
Monday 16th August 2010
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The business of cylindrical grinding has always been a specialised one and in today's market where the application specific solution is increasingly the name of the game, "Expertise is king," comments Dick Aldrich, Sales Director with RK International Machine Tools of Erith. He continues, "When coupled with innovative yet proven technologies, it is a formula for success and ever higher standards for production consistency and productivity." He is talking of RK's long established and successful relationship with Robbi Grinders the Italian company who have specialised in grinding machines since 1936.
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By Tony Bushell
Friday 16th July 2010
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As our warm Summer progresses and thoughts turn to holidays, leisure pursuits and possibly a trip down the M5 to Cornwall it is easy to forget the region's rich heritage in world trade and innovation . Ancient tin work ruins set against stunningly beautiful scenery might have one reflect that Cornish industry is a thing of the past. Not so!
From its purpose built facility in Bodmin on the edge of the Moor, Flann Microwave demonstrates that 21st Century technology and knowhow is not merely alive but prospering in the area.
Founded in 1956 the company relocated to Bodmin 40 years ago and is today a world leader in the design, and manufacture of antennas, precision microwave components, test, and measurement systems operating up to frequencies as high as 220GHz.
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By Tony Bushell
Tuesday 16th March 2010
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A recent £6.7 million investment by Farnborough College of Technology in its Aerospace, Automotive Academy has created one of the very few training establishments in the UK able to deliver further education in engineering up to BSc Honours in aeronautics, manufacturing, motor vehicles, electrical, electronic and aircraft maintenance.
Opened in January 2010 and linked to the University of Surrey, a key area of the 30,000 ft² facility is its dedicated training area that immediately impresses as a light, airy, well-organised and laid out machine shop. Here, apprentices from industry and full-time students taking further and higher education courses can learn their trade and perfect their skills.
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By Tony Bushell
Wednesday 3rd March 2010
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According to John Schwarz, who is the third generation of managing director for the family owned machine tool supplier RK International - the "R" clearly stands for relationships. "It's the common theme across the company and applies to customers, suppliers and particularly the 17 staff employed at our headquarters and showroom in Erith," he said.
Indeed, to mark the occasion of the dedicating of over 25 years of continuous service, three directors Jim Larkman, financial director (36 years); John Schwarz, managing director (25 years); Dick Aldrich (25 years) and engineering manager Alan Kendall (30 years) were each presented with a special watch of their choice.
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