Scottish Engineering

A council worker recently lost a belief discrimination claim after using a controversial email sign-off to protest against pronoun policies. Despite the tribunal recognizing his belief in biological sex as protected, it ruled that his provocative sign-off was the issue, not the belief itself. This case highlights the delicate balance needed in implementing workplace equality policies and the potential for conflicts when employees express dissent in ways perceived as disruptive. Read More with Scottish Engineering updates. #WorkplaceEquality #GenderIdentity #EmploymentLaw #DiversityAndInclusion https://lnkd.in/eDXzfaYx

🚂 Rail Cluster members – host a Cluster Networking Event at your premises! If you like the idea of showcasing your company and its capabilities to the rail sector whilst building new relationships, read on. We are offering Rail Cluster members the opportunity to host a networking event at their site – we’d bring along a group of interested members to find out what you do, see products/services first-hand in a site tour, make new contacts and enjoy sector-specific discussion of common challenges and best practice. Why host a Cluster Networking Event? • Give the sector a better understanding of your company and its capabilities • Showcase new products and services • Raise your business profile • Showcase your local facilities • Share best practice • Build relationships We will work with you to promote the event, manage registrations and send out joining instructions, and we can help in whatever way you need to maximise the value you get from hosting an event. If your site isn’t suitable to host an event, we can look at other options too. Interested in hosting? Reach out to us to learn more and get the ball rolling on your own event! Email mariannemailey@scottishengineering.org.uk 📧 Join the Rail Cluster for free: https://lnkd.in/drFkrmfM Pictured: Rail Cluster members visiting Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company #RailCluster

This year, we are delighted to launch a brand new series of Net Zero webinars, catered to everyone, regardless of where you find yourself on the journey to #NetZero. The Support Series, focuses on the support available from members to facilitate Scottish businesses’ Net Zero journey. We are delighted to be joined by some of these members as they share their own experience, learnings and the know-how they have gathered to date. Contributors will offer support and guidance on this path with the aim of supporting those at any stage of their journey, achieve their Net Zero goals. https://lnkd.in/eUzmAV7E

Yesterday we were at Haven Products for another fantastic Member Networking and Best Practice meeting. Haven Products is an amazing and unique business, as a registered charity and social enterprise, they are committed to providing sustainable employment and development opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged people. Over 80% of their exceptional staff are living with a disability. At the event we got a tour of the shop floor and learned about their process, from drawing plans at the beginning to packaging at the end of the production line. We heard a lot about this not for profit organisation's nearly 80 year history and walked away with a reminder of the power of inclusive employment and how it can positively impact lives. Huge thank you to Graeme Turner and Maureen Maxwell for hosting us yesterday.

The Rail Cluster facilitated the first in a series of roundtable discussions at Rail Sidings Ltd's impressive Eastriggs site yesterday, exploring how it might be best developed in line with Scottish rail sector needs.  Rail Sidings has leased 17 acres of a much larger and now disused war munitions site in Dumfries and Galloway. The facilities include rail sidings with West Coast Main Line connections, a loco shed, rail storage capacity, vehicle storage, maintenance and repair capability and buildings that could be re-purposed as training facilities. Longer term plans include development of the site for the movement of aggregates and other rail freight. We were delighted to take part in a tour of the site, seeing the disused yet well preserved buildings (including a vintage Health & Safety poster, pictured), the original platform used by the wartime workforce, and a new train shelter going up to house Network Rail's Winter Development Vehicle in anticipation for the winter months. Thanks to Gary Draisey and the team for having us; the Rail Cluster has been delighted to support the development of the historic site in line with the industry needs of today. #railclusterscotland

We are delighted to welcome into membership TMS CADCentre, a leading provider of CAD solutions and services, specialising in the implementation and support of advanced design software and data management.  Since 1981, TMS has established a reputation for excellence, offering a comprehensive range of products, including SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, AutoCAD and Revit. Their dedicated team of experts provide certified training, technical support, and solution services to ensure their customers maximise their productivity and efficiency. Their commitment to customer satisfaction, innovation and industry leadership sets them apart as a trusted partner in all sectors from concept to manufacturing and beyond.

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We are delighted to welcome into membership Booth Welsh, a purpose driven engineering technology business based in Irvine, North Ayrshire. Founded in 1989, Booth Welsh has evolved into an agile independent business employing over 300 people. Working mainly in the UK but with true international experience and capability. With over 30 years' experience, the business has worked across several industries including Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences, Nuclear and Defence, Food & Beverage, Energy, Renewables, Aerospace and more. Booth Welsh develops solutions through multi-discipline engineering, supporting clients to optimise their operations. Using their knowledge of automation, digitalisation, and Industry 4.0, the business can embed intelligent technologies in their solutions, adding value to client operations.

We are excited to welcome into membership Stewart-Buchanan Gauges Ltd.! Founded in Glasgow in 1870, they have since established themselves as a leading manufacturer of advanced instrumentation and related products. Their extensive range of products are available in markets across Europe and worldwide to the most discerning of clients.   As an employee-owned company, their dedicated workforce is committed to producing premium products that meet and exceed customer expectations, which has been fundamental to their long-standing success and continued growth.   They design and manufacture a wide range of Pressure Gauges, Valves, and Thermometers used in various market sectors globally. Their premium products include High-Pressure Needle & Ball Valves, Needle Valve & Ball Valve Manifolds, Distribution Manifolds & Instrumentation, Monoflanges, Double Block & Bleed Valves, and specially designed panel & Instrument Assemblies/Enclosures.

Paul Sheerin's monthly The Herald Scotland article is here! This month our Chief Exec takes a look at the results of the General Election and what this could mean for our industry, both in Scotland and across the UK. With some reasons for optimism when considering many of the new pledges, hopefully coming into place, Paul also considers what the UK based changes could mean for devolved powers within Scotland. https://lnkd.in/eWN_mQs5