Our 2019 programme of investment has seen plenty of new machinery installed in our Sheffield factory. We’ve installed new CNC machining centres to bolster our capacity, and older less efficient machines have also been replaced with modern, reliable models. One of these new machines – a programmable surface grinder – is shown here to the …
Industry: Frozen Foods Packaging Product: Vertical Form Fill Seal Knife The problem: Inconsistent lifespan – existing blades failing after as little as one day Fast wearing teeth = poor cut Frequent downtime for knife changes Fernite were recently approached by a large processor and distributor of frozen fruit and vegetables. The business were looking to …
We’d like to introduce the latest members of the Fernite team – Jack, Brydan, Ugurcan and James who have started an apprenticeship with us. We have been providing placement opportunities for university and college students for several years – but 2019’s is our largest and most varied programme to date with each student specialising in …
Fernite are proud to launch a new brand of shim packs- SHEFFIELD SHIMS – which are available to buy online through our dedicated online shop. As engineers and manufacturers ourselves, we’ve developed our shim packs with a range of practical benefits which make using the product simple, safe and easy. Shim Packs developed with precision, safety, …
Fernite will be showcasing a wide range of packaging industry knives at EMPACK 2019 – The UK’s premier event for recycling and waste professionals. EMPACK is the UK’s leading show for packaging industry technology, and knives are a crucial component in the packaging process. Knives which perform effectively are crucial to the success of any …
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I am please to announce that Richard Thomas has joined the Fernite team. Richard joins Fernite having worked at some of the UK’s leading steel manufacturers, including British Steel, Vetchberry Steels and ThyssenKrupp. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our business. Richard will take on the role of Steel Sales Executive, working closely with …
Fernite of Sheffield Ltd have been awarded the ‘SME of the Year’ prize at the 2018 Sheffield Business Awards. This prestigious prize is awarded to a business which has achieved consistent growth during 2018, while demonstrating a clear understanding of the markets in which it operates, backed by a strong financial and managerial performance. The award …
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Fernite of Sheffield Ltd – Final shipping dates December 2018 Our last shipping dates for 2018 are as follows: International Deliveries Last shipment date – Friday 14th December UK deliveries Last shipment date – Wednesday 19th December Factory Closure for the Christmas period Our factory and office will shut on Friday 21st December at 1545 …
Fernite of Sheffield have been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Sheffield Business Awards For the second year running, Fernite are among the finalists for this prestigious event, which recognises our region’s most successful and innovative companies. Fernite has been nominated for the Wake Smith Excellence in Manufacturing Award, which is awarded for exceptional …
The team at Fernite and our Granulator Blade division A. F. Whiteley had a fantastic visit to RWM 2018 at the NEC in Birmingham this week. The show is the UK’s largest recycling and waste management exhibition, attended by over 10,000 professionals from across the globe. With single-use plastics featuring heavily in the news, there …