Engineering the future thanks to funding

Successful engineering business, Howe Engineering Ltd has been able to purchase a piece of brand new equipment thanks to funding support.

The Abercarn based precision engineering business use computer-controlled equipment to help ensure that the quality of service is maintained to clients across Wales.

The support they obtained, from the Local Investment Fund has enabled the company to purchase a new CNC Milling Machine.

Kevin Penn, Director at Howe Engineering said, “Over the past 30 years we have implemented a programme of continual investment in the business – this funding means that we are now able to expand our customer base”.

David Sage, Director at Howe Engineering added, “We are delighted with all the support that we have received from Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Economic Development team. This new piece of equipment will help us to safeguard our business for the future”.

A spokesperson for Caerphilly County Borough Council said, “We are delighted that we’ve been able to help this local engineering business to strategically develop their business by purchasing this new piece of equipment”.

The Local Investment Fund is available to 15 local authorities across West Wales and the Valleys Convergence region, including six local authorities in South East Wales.

They have been awarded EU Funding through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), delivered through the Welsh Assembly Government, to provide funding to assist businesses within their area.

To find out more about the Local Investment Fund contact the Economic Development Team on 01443 866222 or email [email protected]

Howe Engineering Ltd can be contacted by calling 01495 244 553 or at [email protected]

Their website is www.howeengineering.co.uk

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