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.

Due to expansion of the company, Merc Engineering is currently looking for a Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team and promote our business, turning leads into sales. Good working conditions & rates apply.

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.

Due to expansion of the company, Bright Spark is currently looking for skilled engineers to program, set, and operate Mazak CNC machinery. Experience of Mazak control is preferable although the right candidate with CNC experience would be given training. Good working conditions & rates apply

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 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 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.

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.

Following the receipt of substantial orders from the fast-growing medical market, Merc is now investing in new machinery to support its customers.

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 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.

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 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 and its personnel have been supplying Defence Industry components on a regular basis for over thirty years.

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 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.