Ed Budds

Ed Budds is an in-house writer for Manufacturing Outlook Magazine, where he is responsible for interviewing corporate executives and crafting original features for the magazine, corporate brochures, and the digital platform.
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QinetiQ Target Systems : Navigating a Complex Threat Environment

Protecting the national security interests of customers, QinetiQ Target Systems delivers industry-leading solutions designed and developed for threat replication, military operational training, and weapon system tests and evaluations.

By Michael Sommerfield Ed Budds

ACTOM : High Voltage Ingenuity

ACTOM offers a winning and balanced combination of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects, and distribution of electromechanical equipment through its 33 outlets across sub-Saharan Africa.

By Joshua Mann Ed Budds

Mi Integration : Imagine, Innovate, and Integrate

Mi Integration is an innovative and efficient partner offering collaborative and integrated engineering services through a wide range of products, tooling, and polymer injection procedures, mainly for automotive sealing systems and multi-material products.

By Michael Sommerfield Ed Budds

Workhorse : Growing the Stable

Through reliability, capability, and sustainability, Workhorse is creating game-changing electric vehicles, as well as adding to an array of electric solutions designed for people who love nothing more than getting things done.

By Michael Sommerfield Ed Budds

Formex Industries : True to Form

Formex Industries, consisting of Formex Pressings and Formex Tubing, continues to flourish as a primary economic driving force in the South African automotive manufacturing industry. We find out more with CEO, Hennie Venter.

By Poppi Burke Ed Budds

V-Tex : Maintaining a Chilled Approach

V-Tex is changing the way the world chills drinks. We speak to Director, Colin Rodgers about the innovative technology company transforming the way we cool our beverages.

By Ed Budds

Sulzer South Africa : Celebrating a Century of Heritage

Comprehensively supporting customers, Sulzer South Africa is dedicated to improving pumping processes, operational reliability, and the high performance of industrial rotating machinery. We discuss all this and more with Managing Director, Henry Craukamp.

By Poppi Burke Ed Budds

Chelton : Pioneering Innovation

From novel static discharger designs and radio silent tuneable antennas, to the first airborne LTE mission-critical public safety radio, Chelton has achieved a number of world firsts. We learn more about its success with President, Jason Abbott.

By Thomas Arnold Kierron Rose Ed Budds

Walkinshaw Group : Hardwired Automotive Passion

Utilising its first-class expertise, Walkinshaw Group is a global leader in the design, engineering, development, and marketing of performance vehicles, with significant motorsport interests in Australia and the UK. We learn more with CEO, Ryan Walkinshaw.

By Thomas Arnold Ed Budds

Toly Group : Passionate About Packaging

Toly Group aims to be the most creative force in packaging. Andy Gatesy, CEO and Chairman, tells us about the company’s secrets.

By Nicholas Kernan Ed Budds