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Bright Spark Precision Engineering News
New Vacancies! Skilled Engineers: Inspector, EDM, & CNC Mill/Turners
Article Date: 11-06-2010
Following the recent purchase of new Machinery, Merc Engineering currently requires skilled "time served" engineers to fill new position in various departments: CMM Inspector (days), CNC 9 Axis Mill/Turner (days), EDM Wire/Spark Eroder (days), and CNC Miller/Turner (nights)
Come and Visit us at Subcon 2010! NEC Birmingham, 08-10 June
Article Date: 21-05-2010
Following on last year's success, Bright Spark and the Merc Group will once again exhibit at the Subcon Show, the UK's major Subcontract manufacturing show. Come and see us on stand A15, and we will be delighted to discuss and tender for all your machining requirements!
Press Release: Bright Spark defies recession with more than 20% growth
Article Date: 26-04-2010
Bright Spark Precision Engineering has ended its financial year showing impressive growth results of approximately 23%.
Merc invests £177,000 in new machinery to meet increasing demand
Article Date: 29-03-2010
In order to meet the demand of their fast-growing customer base, Merc Engineering has just invested £177,000 in new machinery to support their ever increasing workload.
Merc's Newsletter Download
Article Date: 06-01-2010
Our latest Newsletter is now available for download on our News page. Older issues can also be found on the download links below. If you would like to receive regular news, offers, or exhibition updates, please join our Mailing List by filling in the form below.
Seasons greetings from Merc
Article Date: 18-12-2009
After another busy year in this challenging economic climate, the team at Merc is now looking forward to the forthcoming Christmas break. Our door will be closed from the Wednesday 23rd of December at 6pm and will reopen on the Monday 4th of January at 7.45 am.
Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards 2009
Article Date: 17-11-2009
Merc has once again been shortlisted for the Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards ceremony and will be competing in 2 categories: "We're backing business" (Recession Strategy), and "Training & Development"
Come and Visit us at AeroEngineering Manchester! (10-11 Nov 09)
Article Date: 04-11-2009
In order to showcase our recent supply chain improvements and innovations, Merc will be exhibiting at the AeroEngineering Conference in Manchester, 10-11 November 2009, stand 302.
Merc sets tracks for Aerospace Manufacturing Excellence!
Article Date: 20-09-2009
Merc have recently been accepted in Cohort 6 of the prestigious North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) Aerospace Supply Chain Excellence (ASCE) programme and were allocated a mentor from local Aerospace Prime Contractor Aircelle Ltd who will coach the company on their journey towards World Class Manufacturing status.
Come and Visit Merc at DSEI 2009! Excel London, 08-11 September
Article Date: 18-08-2009
Following on our success 2 years ago at DSEi, Merc has once again booked a stand at the World’s most prestigious Defence Tradeshow which is due to take place at London’s Excel, from 8th to 11th of September. We will be exhibiting in Hall 1, Stand 1648.
Merc achieves 30% growth through people power
Article Date: 03-04-2009
Merc Engineering has just announced that the 30% annual growth sustained by the company over the past 7 years, will be maintained and probably even exceeded for 2008/2009, thanks to massive investments in personnel and its knowledge base.
Seasons greetings from Merc
Article Date: 17-12-2008
Merc Engineering will close its doors for its annual Christmas holidays on Tuesday 23rd December at 6pm. The company will be reopened on Monday 5th January at 7.45 am. Merc's personnel wish you a merry christmas and a prosperous new year for 2009!
Merc wins major Innovation Award!
Article Date: 17-11-2008
Merc Engineering personnel were recently rewarded for their continuous improvement strategy and investments in their ground-breaking factory Management software, after winning the Innovation category of the Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards, the area's very own "Oscar ceremony" for local companies.
Merc receive AS 9100 Aerospace approval
Article Date: 15-09-2008
In order to respond to the increased demand from existing and potential Aerospace customers, Merc has recently gone through the AS 9100 audit process and was awarded the approval early September.
Enhanced profile paves the way to Aerospace success - Farnborough 08
Article Date: 01-08-2008
Merc Engineering UK Ltd showcased its services amongst the best of Aerospace manufacturers last month at the Farnborough International Airshow. Merc's provision of world class manufacturing services has not gone unnoticed by the Market leaders of the aerospace sector, and the exhibition resulted in several promising enquiries.
Merc storms the Aerospace Market - Farnborough 2008
Article Date: 22-05-2008
Merc will be showcasing their recent success at the 46th year of the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2008. The company has booked a stand on the NWAA (North West Aerospace Alliance) pavilion, stand D14, Hall 1.
Merc expands to conquer new markets
Article Date: 29-02-2008
Merc are delighted to announce the acquisition of local engineering company Bright Spark Precision Engineering. The completion took place in February 2008 and will result in a promising future for both Merc Engineering and Bright Spark, as well as their customers.
Merc Launches Mafis
Article Date: 25-10-2007
In line with Merc's vision of achieving World Class Manufacturing Status, the company has been developing and is now operating its own Factory Management Software.
Merc Line-Up Latest Additions
Article Date: 13-10-2007
Following the receipt of substantial orders from the fast-growing medical market, Merc is now investing in new machinery to support its customers.
Corporate Transformation Plan
Article Date: 07-10-2007
At Merc, the month of October is synonymous with the bi-annual results review. For the sixth consecutive year, our growth targets have been met and thanks to our 25 new customers, Merc's turnover should grow by another 80% by 2009.
Merc Engineering Boosts Sales at DSEi
Article Date: 20-09-2007
Merc Engineering showcased its services amongst the best of defence manufacturers in September at the DSEi exhibition, at London's ExCel, the World's most prestigious defence show of its kind.
Merc Engineering at DVD 2007
Article Date: 01-07-2007
We would like to welcome all our customers to visit us at DVD 2007 (Defence Vehicle Dynamics) our first defence exhibition this year before DSEI in September!
Merc Signs Up to NDI
Article Date: 10-05-2007
Merc Engineering has just joined NDI (Northern Defence Industries Ltd) this month, a prolific networking Defence Manufacturer Association aiming to help its members, through events, exhibitions, and business support programmes.
Merc Engineering at Front Line of Defence!
Article Date: 14-02-2007
Merc and its personnel have been supplying Defence Industry components on a regular basis for over thirty years.
Merc Visits Biggest UK Railway Tradeshow
Article Date: 12-02-2007
Merc's substantial investments in the stringent welding approval DIN 6700-2 have proven to be successful. 2006 Berlin Exhibition InnoTrans gave our company the lead by introducing us to many railway market leaders.
Merc Looks East to Welcome Chinese Twinning Committee
Article Date: 09-01-2007
Merc Engineering recently opened its doors to a delegation of Chinese visitors from the Changzhi province. Hosted by Pendle Council, the Chinese guests were visiting the area to forge business links between the two areas.