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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Howard Pickard, Managing Director, said “This new facility is just fantastic for us and is a major investment in the future of the business enabling us to continue to grow, develop new technologies and expand further into new markets.”   L-R Cllr Keith Wakefield – Leader of Leeds City Council; Howard Pickard – Managing Director, LBBC Technologies Leeds City Region LEP...