News 2011
July 2011
7th International COG Conference
CMCA(UK) are pleased to announce that they have attended, and contributed towards, another successful International COG (Components Obsolescence Group) conference. This year, the event was held between 28th and 30th June in York, UK.
During the event, Chris Green, CMCA(UK)’s Obsolescence Services Manager, delivered a paper during the (very well received) workshop, and Nigel Wallis, Obsolescence Advisor, delivered a presentation to the conference itself. This year the theme was the “Economics of Obsolescence”, which was very appropriate given the current financial climate. COG and CMCA(UK) have always championed the “spend to save”, pro-active approach to obsolescence management, which is especially beneficial when there is an increased focus on reducing costs. Both of CMCA(UK)’s papers, and indeed several others given at the conference, reinforced this view.
In addition to the conference and workshop, there was an accompanying exhibition at which CMCA(UK) had a stand. CMCA(UK) received a significant amount of interest from potential customers, notably from the oil and gas markets. Other interested parties included clients from the railway, aerospace, defence and computer industries - many of which were based outside of the UK. This demonstrates once again that CMCA(UK)’s bespoke solutions are of interest to a diverse range of industries, and on an international level.
There was also a great opportunity to meet up with some existing CMCA(UK) customers who were in attendance, and full use was made of coffee breaks by having brief business reviews!
The main networking event was once again the “Gala Dinner”, and this year it was held in the National Railway Museum. The evening was themed as a “casino night”, and CMCA(UK) sponsored one of the casino tables. These provided a great deal of amusement: fortunately it was only pretend money, so no one lost their shirt!
All in all, it was a very successful conference, and CMCA(UK) are looking forward to working more closely with their new business partners, as well as continuing to provide an excellent service for their existing ones, now and in the future.
April 2011
CMCA(UK) are pleased to announce their successful relocation to larger, purpose designed premises. Still within the Worcester area, the new premises incorporate specially designed EPA, Laboratory and Stores areas, plus they provide easier access from the M5. This relocation was necessitated by business expansion, and CMCA(UK) would like to take this opportunity to thank their customers for their continuing custom. The new premises ensure that CMCA(UK) will be able to continue to provide their usual excellent level of service to their customers, both now and in the future.
For more information, please contact James McCann on 01905 458307 or email james.mccann@cmcauk.co.uk
February 2011
CMCA(UK) would like to welcome two new members to their Codification team, Jim Halsall and Jamie Freemantle. We would like to wish both all the best in their new roles.
CMCA(UK)’s Obsolescence Advisor, Nigel Wallis, was invited to present a paper at the SMI Military Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Conference in London on 1st Feb 2011. The paper on “Extending Military Aircraft Lifecycles” was delivered to a multi-national audience, including delegates from Canada, Sweden, Italy and France. The event was very successful, and Nigel has now been asked to present at a future SMI event on commercial aircraft.
January 2011
Happy New Year from all at CMCA(UK)
CMCA(UK) would like to welcome Derek Curtis to the company. Derek has obtained extensive knowledge of Quality within a range of industries over the last 35 years. He has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining Quality Management Systems to a number of standards, this has led to him liaising with major customers e.g. British MOD, American DOD, German DOD, Boeing Aerospace etc. His role has included the title of Management Representative in which he has worked alongside all the major Third Party Registration Authorities e.g. BSI, Lloyds Registrars, NQA , Bureau Veritas etc. Derek also has extensive knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental Systems and will be utilising his experience at CMCA(UK) in his role as Business Support Manager. We would like to wish him every success in his new role.
Also joining CMCA(UK) is Kevin Buck. Kevin has joined the company initially on a six month contract as Project Manager and brings with him a wealth of management and quality experience. We would like to wish Kevin all the success with his new role.
News 2010
December 2010
ISO
CMCA(UK) are pleased to announce that they have been accredited to ISO9001:2008. This reinforces our total commitment to quality on all levels.
Australia
Following a successful visit to Australia in September, CMCA(UK) are delighted to announce that they will be undertaking component monitoring on behalf of a major Australian Prime Contractor. This substantiates our belief that the two nations have similar equipments and therefore similar issues with obsolescence. We are proud that our solution is applicable worldwide and to a diverse range of organisations.
September 2010
CMCA (UK) are pleased to announce they will be hosting the September 2010 COG quarterly meeting at the Fownes Hotel in Worcester.
Also Michelle Walkey and James McCann have successfully completed a 3 day course with the British Red Cross to become CMCA (UK)’s nominated first aiders.
July 2010
CMCA(UK) are pleased to announce the appointment of James McCann as Marketing Coordinator. This newly-created role will support the Business Development Manager in managing CMCA(UK)’s continually growing new business. James has been with the company for almost 10 years and his knowledge of the business will prove extremely useful in his new role. His contact details can be found on the contact page of the website.
June 2010
CMCA(UK) exhibited at the 2010 CMSE (Components in Military and Space Equipment) conference in Portsmouth on the 23rd and 24th June. A number of specialist papers were given, and CMCA(UK)’s Nigel Wallis presented a paper on “Selecting Components for Obsolescence”. Although not an obsolescence-focussed event, the subject was present in the majority of the papers given. A number of key industry figures were present and a number of new business opportunities for CMCA(UK) were evident. All in all it was a very successful event for CMCA(UK).
June 2010
Contract JSCCom/005 – NATO Codification of Materiel
CMCA (UK) LTD are delighted to announce that they have been awarded MOD contract JSSCom/005 for the NATO Codification of Materiel. This enabling contract is for a period of three years. This is the fourth consecutive Codification contract that CMCA (UK) LTD has been awarded, the first being in 1997. With over 125 years of codification experience within the company, CMCA (UK) LTD is able to continue their support to the MOD and industry in all aspects of Codification.
May 2010
New Contract for CMCA UK)
CMCA(UK) are pleased to announce the award of enabling contract M&GS/GAMA/807 to supply the Medical and General Supplies IPT with Non-locking devices. We were delighted that our response to the tender was viewed as the most compliant and competitive, and are looking forward to proving our capability and establishing ourselves as a Key Supplier to the M&GS IPT who are located at the DE&S Foxhill site in Bath.
March 2010
CMCA(UK) exhibited at Oceanology 2010 at Excel in London on the 9th to 11th March. http://www.oceanologyinternational.com
Oceanology is the “Worlds Premier Event for Marine Science and Ocean Technology”.
Iain Mackenzie of ION Concept Systems is the lucky winner of the iPod competition at Oceanology 2010
CMCA(UK) have also been invited to join an Obsolescence Knowledge team created by Cranfield University. This group consists of Academics, MOD and Industry, and CMCA(UK) are delighted to be able to contribute to this.
January 2010
CMCA(UK) are pleased to announce that they have upgraded their Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce membership, to Strategic Member. CMCA(UK) will take a very active roll in the bringing together and promotion of local businesses both locally and nationally.