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2015 Sept – LBBC Technologies attend Northern Powerhouse reception in Downing Street

L-R Stuart Andrew MP, Chris Spencer Chief Executive Officer of EMIS Group; Rt Hon George Osborne MP; Robert Pickard Director LBBC; Howard Pickard Managing Director LBBC; Peter Southby Chief Financial Officer EMIS Group. At the reception they met with other businesses from the Northern Region and were introduced to Chancellor of the Exchequer The Rt Hon George Osborne MP. This followed a visit by...

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2015 Aug – Baskerville Reactors and Autoclaves brand acquired by LBBC Group

The brand and product range of the company Baskerville Reactors and Autoclaves Ltd has been acquired by LBBC Group and will now trade under the division LBBC Baskerville. The LBBC Group has been established for over 130 years working in the industrial engineering sector in particular specialising in industrial autoclaves. The group welcomed the opportunity to bring the Baskerville range of products...

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July 2015 – LBBC Group sponsors Stanningley SARLC

SARLC is one of the oldest amateur Rugby League teams in England founded in 1886.  The club serves all ages and abilities has 4 all ages teams 11 youth and junior teams from Under 18’s down to Under 12’s and a further 6 mini teams going right down to Under 4 & 5’s Director Robert Pickard pictured right, presented the Man of Match award at a recent home match. For more details...

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Apr 2015 – LBBC Technologies to exhibit at GIFA 2015

  LBBC’s Boilerclave® leads the industry for autoclave dewaxing applications whilst the Core Leaching Autoclave remains the benchmark in efficient, safe and accurate ceramic core removal.  As a world leading technology company specialising in the investment casting sector, LBBC Technologies based in Leeds, United Kingdom have recently confirmed ISO9001 accreditation. As part of LBBC Technologies’...

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Mar 2015 – LBBC Technologies hosts Leeds Manufacturing Forum Steering Group

David Whiteley, Chair said ” We were impressed with the investment in new technology and commitment to the Leeds City Region that LBBC Technologies have made, they have been on the site for over 130 years, it is good to see the company’s future plans and development supporting apprenticeships, engagement with universities and their Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.”   The Leeds Manufacturing...

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Mar 2015 – LBBC Technologies attend the most Advanced Blade Casting Facility in the world for the official opening by the Business Minister

Howard Pickard, Managing Director of LBBC Technologies said: “As a long term supplier to Rolls-Royce we are pleased to have played our part in this prestigious project, supplying both Boilerclaves® and Core Leaching Autoclaves.  The equipment will play a key part in the manufacture of the turbine blades ensuring accuracy and quality of the blades during the de-waxing and core removal processes.”   Business...

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Mar 2015 – Fundamentals of reliable dewaxing

To ensure successful dewaxing, it is necessary to follow certain guidelines. Main objective to avoid shell cracking is to melt the wax at the wax/mold interface to allow the wax to be absorbed into the prime coat and create space for the remainder to expand. The critical time is from the mold being removed from the shell room to being at pressure in the autoclave. Keep this time to a minimum by...

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Feb 2015 – LBBC Technologies further expand process technology knowledge with KTP

LBBC Technologies’ Managing Director Howard Pickard, recently presented at a Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) and Leeds Manufacturing Forum event on how his company had been working with the University on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), said   “Being a local SME, it is important that we explore the opportunities the University of Leeds can offer us, using its expertise and facilities...

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Dec 2014 – LBBC Technologies host visit as part of Future of Manufacturing Tour of Leeds City Region

Paul Stephens, UKTi said “We were impressed with the investment in new technology and the continued focus on export with 80% of LBBC Technologies turnover.  Attendees also praised LBBC’s support of apprenticeships, engagement with universities and their Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, supporting the next generation of engineers and continually developing their knowledge and technol...

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