Remembrance Day is an important opportunity to pause, reflect and remember the servicemen and women who gave their lives in conflicts past and present, fighting for the freedoms we enjoy today. It is also a time to recognise those who continue to serve and the families affected by conflict.
To mark the occasion, our apprentices at MTL Advanced have put their skills to good use by creating a dedicated Remembrance Day bench and plaque.
The bench was welded by our apprentices, with the plaque and bench components laser cut and powder coated in-house by our other skilled teams. Bringing different departments together, the project showcased the range of skills and capabilities we have across MTL Advanced, while giving our apprentices the chance to contribute to something with real meaning.
Projects like this are about much more than developing practical engineering skills. They give apprentices valuable hands-on experience, allowing them to put their training into practice, work as part of a team and see a project through from start to finish.
They also help develop an understanding of the importance of quality, precision and attention to detail, particularly when producing something that will hold such significance.
We are incredibly proud of everyone who contributed their time and skills to this project. The finished bench and plaque provide a lasting tribute to those we remember, while giving our apprentices an opportunity to create something they can be proud of.
We will remember them.