MAN looks to renewables after £5m wins
West Midlands manufacturing collaboration MAN is setting its sights on new opportunities in renewable energy after landing more than £5m of contracts in the sector.
MAN, which comprises nine manufacturing companies from across the region, has secured deals with companies involved in LED lighting, wind and solar power and alternative fuels in the last few months.
More than 50 jobs have been created among the companies after the flurry of wins.
Three MAN members have also begun work on the development of an alternative fuel source for a global technology business with help from advisory service MAS-WM.
It marks the largest project yet for the group, and is being spearheaded by members Advanced Chemical Etching and precision press worker Brandauer’s progression tooling capability.
David Spears, managing director of Brandauer, said: "Volumes are worth about £300,000 at the moment, but the longer-term projection is going to be about £2.5m per year.
"What is even more pleasing is that this project illustrates the key benefits of using MAN, which basically means companies can use one, two, three or all member companies depending on their needs."
The five original MAN members – Alucast, Barkley Plastics, Brandauer, FW Cables and Westley Engineering - have been joined by Advanced Chemical Etching, PP Electrical Systems, Wrekin Circuits and most recently SMT Developments.
