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Total Carbide Limited
Picts Lane, Princes Risborough
Buckinghamshire HP27 9EA
United Kingdom

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December 2009

New Osterwalder press increases production capability
We have expanded our high volume wear part production capacity following our investment in the latest Osterwalder CA-CNC II hydraulic powder press. The new machinery will enable us to produce more complex designs and reduce delivery times.
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Exhibition news from Total Carbide

Total Carbide has had a busy couple of months launching its new identity and branding at Offshore Europe 2009 and Manufacturing Technology Ireland. Offshore Europe in September was the showcase for the launch of our new identity to the oil and gas sector, while we exhibited for the first time at Manufacturing Technology Ireland in October and generated some interesting leads.
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Total Carbide launches apprenticeship scheme and graduate training programme

Total Carbide has recruited its first two engineering technical apprentices through its newly launched Engineering Technical Apprenticeship Scheme. The two new apprentices are joining a workforce of 52 at the company's Princes Risborough manufacturing headquarters and will be trained to NVQ Level 3 standard over three years.
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Total Carbide invests in new initiatives to sustain business growth

Total Carbide has invested in a series of recruitment, training, market development and sustainability initiatives to ensure its strength of position as the first signs of stability return to its key markets.
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September 2009

Total Carbide reception success at Offshore Europe 2009

Total Carbide enjoyed a busy and successful reception this week on their stand at the Offshore Europe 2009 Exhibition, Aberdeen. With several high profile names in the Oil and Gas industry visiting the new stand, Total Carbide discussed the capabilities of their latest technology, and their 'concept to delivery' service that makes them the leading Tungsten Carbide wear part manufacturer in Europe.

August 2009

Total Carbide launch new identity, product line and £1.8m investment at Offshore Europe

Total Carbide, the leading European manufacturer of sintered Tungsten Carbide wear parts, is undergoing a £1.8 million investment programme which includes a rebranding exercise and the launch of a new alloy for corrosive and erosive environments at Offshore Europe, Aberdeen, 8-11 September 2009 (stand 1183).
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July 2009

Director appointments at Howle Carbides and Titman

Elektron plc (EKT:AIM) has appointed Neill Ricketts as managing director and Clare Pickin as operations director of its Hard Metals Division which comprises Howle Carbides and Titman, specialist producers of ultra-durable Tungsten Carbide components.
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