Congratulations to our apprentice Franta on passing all elements in Year 1 of his NVQ Level 3 Coursework which Markyate Precision Machining runs in conjunction with Central Bedfordshire College in Dunstable. As English is not his first language, Franta has had to put in special effort and complete additional modules. The company recorded its acknowledgement of this […]
Our apprentice Tyla has passed his IT exam as part of his Level 3 mechanical engineering NVQ at Central Bedfordshire College. To mark the achievement, MPM presented him with a digital vernier. The apprenticeship programme has had a successful first year, with both apprentices continuing to develop their knowledge and qualifications alongside their practical experience. […]
Two new machines are set to join MPM’s production facility in 2017, increasing machining capability and supporting development of our apprentices. Both the Doosan Puma GT2600 CNC Lathe and DNM4500 CNC Machining Centre will be integral to our new agile machining cell. The cell will not only be used to greatly increase our machining capacity but also to […]
We are pleased to announce that we have started a new and exciting apprenticeship scheme. Two apprentices have been welcomed to our team, both of whom are eager to learn and hone their CNC machining skills under the guidance of our Manufacturing Manager. We have formed a partnership with Central Bedfordshire College in Dunstable where […]
MPM is set to increase its high-precision machining capability with the arrival of a new machining centre. The Matchmaker VMC-1020 installed at our production facility in July 2016 is a high-speed vertical machining centre with Fanuc Oi-MD control. It uses the very latest 3D digital design techniques to enhance the mechanical structure so as to […]
This powerful, high-performance, horizontal turning centre, in addition to existing Doosan Puma plant already operated by MPM, provides the company with massive heavy-cutting machining capacity. With a large chuck size and bar diameter capacity, the Doosan Puma 4100B Lathe, configured with FANUC 32iT CNC Specification, is designed to provide optimised cutting capability, processing complex workpieces in a one-step […]
2016 is set to be an exciting year for MPM with planned major investment in plant and apprenticeship opportunities. The first of several new high-spec machines are due to arrive in late Spring/early Summer and Engineering Apprenticeship Opportunities will be announced shortly. Keep watching our News Items for future information.
On 20 August, seven of MPM’s staff joined more than 20 friends and family members to embark on a 250-mile cycle challenge from London to Paris. The challenge team of 18 cyclists, supported by an eight-person back-up crew, followed the Avenue Verte route from Central London, over the South Downs to Newhaven, before crossing by […]
After over 50 years of operation from our MABO House offices and Hicks Road Factory, Markyate Precision Machining is delighted to announce our relocation in March 2014 to a brand new purpose built unit at 1-2 Sharose Court. While we have only moved a short distance of some 200 yards, this represents a tremendous move forward […]
Markyate Precision Machining is pleased to announce that our ISO 9001: 2008 accreditation was again successfully audited by British Standards Institute in February 2014. We have now held the accreditation since 1999 and it continues to be at the very heart of our operation. The ISO 9001:2008 accreditation is a demonstration to our clients of our commitment […]
