Category: News

LBBC’s Dave Haslehurst and Nick Hall recently returned from a successful trip to Asia, beginning with visits across Taiwan and concluding in Japan at the World Investment Casting Conference (WCIC) 2025. In the blog below, Dave shares insights and highlights from their journey. Taiwan Our journey began in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, where we met with AIDC (Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation)....

We are pleased to announce that Kyle Pickles of LBBC has contributed to the latest edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Recognised worldwide, this Code plays a vital role in establishing standards for safety, reliability, and innovation across the pressure systems industry. Kyle’s involvement reflects both his expertise and LBBC’s ongoing commitment to supporting industry best...

Andrew Thompson, LBBC’s Engineering Manager LBBC is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Thompson as our new Engineering Manager. With more than 17 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing, Andrew brings extensive expertise and a strong track record in leadership and innovation. In this role, he will oversee our Design and Innovation functions, driving continuous...

At LBBC, we’re constantly striving to improve how we work—making our processes more efficient, our teams more empowered, and our outcomes more consistent. As part of that commitment, we’ve officially begun embracing Two Second Lean, a practical and people-focused approach to Lean thinking that encourages small, daily improvements. What Is Two Second Lean? Developed by author and entrepreneur...

We’re pleased to share that we’ll be attending the 73rd Technical Conference on Investment Casting and Equipment Exposition, hosted by the Investment Casting Institute. This leading industry event will take place in October 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The annual conference is a highlight on the investment casting calendar, bringing together professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, and...

Today, we were pleased to welcome visitors from INDO-MIM, a global leader in metal injection moulding, who stopped by as part of their business trip to the UK. These photos capture a few moments from the visit – a great opportunity to reconnect following the trip to India last year, when Howard and Adithya had the chance to visit their impressive facility firsthand. During today’s...

We were delighted to welcome Matt Watts, Engineering Placements Officer from the University of Sheffield, to LBBC this week. Matt is pictured here alongside Howard Pickard, Chairman, and Andrew Smith, Lead Innovation Engineer, during his visit to our Leeds facility. The University of Sheffield is not only one of the UK’s leading institutions — ranked among the top 100 globally — but also holds...

We’re delighted to introduce Navid Hossain, who recently joined LBBC’s Senior Management Team as our new Supply Chain Manager. Navid brings with him over 19 years of global manufacturing experience, having worked across diverse sectors and supply networks. His impressive academic background includes an MBA in Supply Chain Management, an MSc in Manufacturing Engineering, and professional...