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Bright outlook for Rotherham based contract manufacturing specialist MTL Advanced as major recruitment drive gets under way

September 25, 2020
Contract Manufacturing, News

MTL Advanced, a division of one of the largest engineering groups in Europe, have recently unveiled a major recruitment drive for their South Yorkshire site, after securing several new multi-million-pound, multiyear rail and defence contracts. Despite tough trading conditions brought about by the recent pandemic and a reduction in activity…

Bundeswehr TL-2350 recertification for MTL

June 22, 2020
News

Rotherham based contract manufacturers, MTL Advanced have just achieved recertification to the TL-2350 approval from the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) after a rigorous audit. Recertification to the TL approval will allow the company to continue supplying components manufactured from armour steel in accordance with strict German defence manufacturing standards.…

MTL Advanced signs Armed Forces Personnel

MTL Advanced pledges support by signing Armed Forces Covenant

December 13, 2019
Defence and Security, News

MTL Advanced have proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising the value that Armed Forces Personnel including, veterans, reservists and military families bring to organisations and businesses across the United Kingdom. The covenant is a commitment to support Armed Forces Personnel, by offering employment and support, whilst celebrating the invaluable…

Further investments in latest fibre laser cutting technology

September 25, 2018
Investments, Laser Cutting, News

Rotherham based contract manufacturing specialists MTL Advanced have recently commissioned a new 4 x 2m fibre laser cutting machine with fully automated loading. This new TruLaser 5040 fibre laser cutting machine is the second addition of its kind in the past 9 months and is part of the company-wide investment…

Major Recruitment Drive and Expansion Plans Following the Award of Multiple Defence Contracts

September 10, 2018
Defence and Security, News

MTL Advanced, the leading British contract manufacturer in the Defence industry which is focused on the supply of military vehicles structures and infrastructure protection, have announced their vision for the continued investment and growth as the company prepares itself to play a major role in the upcoming UK Defence programmes.…

Increased Capacity with 6m x 2.5m Fibre Laser

January 16, 2018
Laser Cutting, News

MTL Advanced has invested in a new automated large format fibre laser cutting machine which will be fully operational in January. As part of an ongoing investment strategy across the company, the brand new 6m x 2.5m 6kw Trumpf Fibre laser provides superior contour precision and higher part quality than…

WEC Group Apprentice of the Year Awards 2017

December 4, 2017
Apprenticeships, News

We celebrated the success and achievements of our apprentices at WEC Group’s annual Apprentice of the Year Awards on 30 November. Held at Blackburn Rovers F.C., the awards ceremony recognised the success of the company’s welding/fabrication, CNC machining, technical production engineering and office-based apprentices. Students were presented with awards based…

Laser cut plaques for Yorkshire businesses

MTL Manufacture Steel Plaques to Honour Local Firms

November 16, 2017
Laser Cutting, News

MTL Advanced is committed to supporting the local community, and we have recently teamed up with The Yorkshire Society to manufacture stainless steel laser cut plaques to honour firms which were founded in and still operate successfully in the county. The first plaque manufactured at our facility in Brinsworth was…

Major Recruitment Drive following Rail Contract Win

September 28, 2017
News, Rail

A major recruitment drive is currently underway at MTL Advanced, after securing a multi-million pounds order to supply complex safety critical aluminium fabrications to a leading rail industry OEM. Over 30 new welding/fabrication, CNC machining, press braking and painting jobs are being created following a 100% increase in staff numbers…

MTL wins Serial Armoured Hull Production Contract

September 4, 2017
Defence and Security, News

Following a multi-million pounds contract win for the Defence industry earlier in the year, MTL Advanced has recently won a new contract for serial production of armoured steel hulls for one of the largest Defence OEM’s in Europe. Karl Stewart, Director at MTL Advanced, said: “This contract demonstrates the continued…