Parkin Limited

28/10/2023

On This Day: 28 October 2015, over 55 years after her first flight, Avro Vulcan XH558 – the world’s last airworthy Vulcan – flew for the final time.
XH558 is an aircraft of many firsts and lasts. On 1 July 1960, XH558 was the first Vulcan B.2 to enter RAF service. She went on to become the RAF’s longest serving Vulcan and was the very last Vulcan to retire from RAF service on 23 March 1993…
READ MORE: https://vulcantothesky.org/articles/the-last-flight-of-the-vulcan

13/05/2023

Chatsworth from the helicopter that I was fortunate to have a ride in last week - Ernie Buxton

26/03/2023

Sunday fresh air and cake!

11/09/2022

Goodbye UK manufacturing - the priority will now be on the City of London and my chums 😡😡

17/08/2022

17/08/2022

Castings Technology are delighted to be shortlisted in the People & Skills category of the Manufacturer MX Awards 2022.

With a need to increase and grow talent to fill the skills gap that exists and is predicted to grow, there is a need to encourage a greater number of people to pursue careers in engineering and manufacturing. Retention of our employees through rewarding careers with personal development and long-term succession planning is critical.

Good luck to our fellow finalists.

23/01/2021

https://www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshire/cast-metals-specialist-completes-mbo-and-fundraising

A cast metals sector specialist has completed a management buyout (MBO) from the University of Sheffield and secured further growth funding.