WEC Group Ltd, a Darwen based engineering company has acquired Liverpool-based laser cutting company 5750 Components Ltd which was established nearly 15 years ago as one of the first laser cutting companies in the UK and employs 20 staff.
The WEC Welding & Engineering Training Academy has become a member of the Association of Welding and Fabrication Training and Education (AWFTE). AWFTE was established in 1990 creating a national network for welding and fabrication professionals in the education and training sector.
A 75 tonne piece of Darwen has been unveiled as the centrepiece of a £200 million regeneration scheme in Bristol. Made completely from stainless steel, the unique £1.8 million, 200ft bridge links the city's Temple Quay harbour with the city centre.
WEC Group is currently a leading force in providing innovative design, fabrication and installation services to the rail industry. Their unique approach to design has led to the introduction of slim-line and ultra-lightweight signal gantries, a first within the sector.
Andre Oojier, Blackburn Rovers Defender and Dutch International, presented our Training Academy Apprentices with their awards last night at WEC Group's first Annual Apprentice of the Year Awards. Amongst our prestigious guests was the Right Honourable Janet Anderson MP, Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, and Graham Burgess Chief Executive of BWDBC and local council.