http://www.mas-nw.co.uk daily 1 2009-01-19T10:02:14Z http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/east-region/case-studies-1/process-optimisation-prepares-ge-aviation-for-the-future GE Aviation in Newmarket is a tier 3 supplier of integrated hybrid circuits and cockpit display units. 90% of its business is in aerospace and defence, of which 60 percent is for inter-company use. GE requested MAS assistance to plan the relocation of the Hybrid production area from where it currently resides in several disconnected areas into a single dedicated area. No publisher rsallnow MAS East MAS National 2010-07-30T09:58:21Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/yorkshire-humber/case-studies/james-h-heal-co-ltd Halifax-based James H Heal used MAS for expert help to develop a strategy for growth, streamline its processes and create a culture of continuous improvement. No publisher kdowd MAS Yorkshire and Humber MAS National 2010-07-29T14:34:56Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/yorkshire-humber/case-studies/everbuild-building-products Leeds-based Everbuild Building Products used MAS to help investigate and implement water and energy saving measures to boost the company’s environmental performance and generate cost savings. No publisher kdowd MAS Yorkshire and Humber MAS National 2010-07-29T14:24:40Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/yorkshire-humber/case-studies/dencowear Workwear design and manufacturer, Dencowear used MAS for expert help and advice to improve its back-office operations, which resulted in the company doubling its profits and gaining a major new contract with a major utility company. No publisher kdowd MAS Yorkshire and Humber MAS National 2010-07-29T14:06:10Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/yorkshire-humber/case-studies/alliance-office-systems Based in Halifax, Alliance Office System used MAS for expert help to plan strategically for the future; identifying and grooming individuals that could drive the business forward, and strengthening key business processes to improve efficiency. No publisher kdowd MAS Yorkshire and Humber MAS National 2010-07-29T13:53:10Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/yorkshire-humber/case-studies/fernite-of-sheffield Fernite of Sheffield used the expert advice and experience of MAS Mentor Krys Szokalo for support in implementing a survival and refinancing plan; and to offer an objective sounding board for the tough decisions that needed to be made to survive the recession. No publisher kdowd MAS Yorkshire and Humber MAS National 2010-07-29T13:39:25Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/yorkshire-humber/case-studies/ntr-ltd-1 Wetherby-based NTR Ltd used the expert advice and experience of MAS Mentor Krys Szokalo to help develop and implement a short term action plan that would ensure the company’s survival beyond the economic downturn. No publisher kdowd MAS Yorkshire and Humber MAS National 2010-07-29T13:37:47Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/yorkshire-humber/case-studies/lincs-doors-ltd Grimsby-based Lincs Doors Ltd used the expert advice and experience of MAS Mentor Steve Page for support with identifying and implementing an appropriate strategy to help strengthen its position through the economic downturn. No publisher kdowd MAS Yorkshire and Humber MAS National 2010-07-29T13:36:41Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/yorkshire-humber/case-studies/derek-harper Based in Bradford, Derek Harper Foundries used the expert advice and experience of MAS Mentor Ivan England to help them re-focus on business development; following a loss of orders from their biggest customer and an overall decline in demand through the economic downturn. No publisher kdowd MAS Yorkshire and Humber MAS National 2010-07-29T13:35:51Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/yorkshire-humber/case-studies/westin-ltd Huddersfield–based Westin Ltd used the expert advice and experience of MAS Mentor Dave Roberts to help manage the business through the recession and tighten its control systems. No publisher kdowd MAS Yorkshire and Humber MAS National 2010-07-29T13:30:50Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/east-midlands/case-studies/crane-plastics-ltd-mas-east-midlands-helped-northampton-manufacturer-implement-process-improvements Following a factory move; Northamptonshire based plastics manufacturer Crane Plastics Ltd contacted the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) for help to introduce new process improvements and optimise factory layout. No publisher kpanchal MAS East Midlands MAS National 2010-07-28T10:39:55Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/east-midlands/case-studies/shreds-ltd-family-firm-bags-deal-with-exclusive-stores A Lincoln gift manufacturer, whose business started life at a kitchen table 40 years ago, has developed a manufacturing strategy, won orders worth £200,000 a year and secured extra bank borrowing with support from the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) East Midlands. No publisher kpanchal MAS East Midlands MAS National 2010-07-28T10:33:41Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/east-midlands/case-studies/mas-east-midlands-helps-award-winning-manufacturer-enact-a-wind-of-change A leading manufacturer and exporter of slip ring assemblies for the wind turbine industry is benefitting from lean manufacturing techniques thanks to its work with the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) East Midlands. No publisher kpanchal MAS East Midlands MAS National 2010-07-27T13:05:55Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/case-studies/nutexa-frictions-ltd-case-study Nutexa Frictions Ltd is a manufacturer of brake linings and brake pads for bus, coach, truck, trailer, mobile crane, tractor and ship winches. AS well as the domestic market, they export to Europe, America, Korea, Japan and China. They also offer a relining and bonding facility for various vehicle types. No publisher jsanderson MAS North West MAS National 2010-07-19T13:53:41Z Case Study http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/west-midlands/case-studies/disklabs A clean slate secures £350,000 windfall for Tamworth Company. No publisher mtrew MAS West Midlands MAS National 2010-07-22T10:48:06Z Case Study