Specialist welding investment for EVs
AER Stafford has taken delivery of a bespoke sonic welding machine designed specifically for the production of components for a major electric vehicle manufacturer – part of a broader investment programme approaching £1 million in support of upcoming vehicle launches. The machine is now fully commissioned, with all health and safety checks completed and operator […]
Avon Group joins the SMMT
Avon TSA, AER Stafford and parent company Avon Group Manufacturing (Holdings) have joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the automotive industry’s leading trade body. The automotive sector is a significant part of what Avon Group does. Avon TSA and AER Stafford work on NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) projects for major car manufacturers, […]
On road to success with Bentley
Cannock-based AER Stafford has secured a new business nomination with luxury car manufacturer Bentley for their latest Bentayga model, marking the addition of another prestigious premium brand to its growing customer base. “AER Stafford’s position in the automotive community has been strengthened by our specialist offering with particular emphasis on forming, die-cutting, oscillating knife and […]
Showcasing automotive capability
Three Avon Group companies were recently given the opportunity to present extensive group-wide automotive skills and capabilities to one of the UK’s largest automotive manufacturers at their European Technical Centre at Cranfield in Bedfordshire. Experts from Avon Group’s specialist automotive suppliers AER Stafford, Avon TSA and P&D Manufacturing visited the Nissan Centre to discuss developments […]
Avon Group acquires Interflex
Nottingham based Interflex, a manufacturer of automotive insulation products and specialist die-cut and formed materials, has been acquired by Avon Group after falling into administration earlier this year. The company, which employed 31 people at its site in Langar, Nottinghamshire will be integrated into the Group over the next few months with much of its […]
Showcasing sustainable, lightweight ducting
Engineering design teams at AER Stafford have been working closely with a key customer to develop environmentally sustainable, lightweight ducting for automotive applications. Having trialled the product, they will be showcasing its significant commercial applications to automotive manufacturers at PIAE – the International Professional Congress for Plastics in Cars – which takes place in June […]
Audit success is game changer for AER Stafford
AER Stafford has successfully passed a rigorous supplier audit by luxury car maker, Bentley Motors. The successful audit outcome will not only open doors to new contracts from Bentley but potentially to other major OEMs in the Volkswagen Group, of which Bentley are a member. Charles Bamford, Managing Director of AER Stafford said “This is […]
Transformation reaps improvements
Work has now been completed to upgrade a 2,800 square metre unit of production space at Avon Group’s leading automotive division, AER Stafford, in the West Midlands. The thermoforming, die-cutting and specialised assembly areas have been transformed with a complete refurbishment and reorganisation of the production space. The physical and aesthetic improvements have also been […]
Foam ducting – the ultimate choice
AER Stafford has have developed unrivalled expertise in the design and manufacture of lightweight foam ducting. This enables the company to develop products that out-perform traditional blow-moulded parts in every way. Foam ducting also presents manufacturers with the added benefits of less weight and the ability to design products for much more confined spaces than […]
Keeping it hush!
We’ve kept it fairly quiet that AER Stafford’s parent company, Avon Group, is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of NVH products to the automotive industry. But we’ve been busy keeping our customers’ vehicles quiet too! We have industry-leading design, testing and manufacturing capability that puts us at the forefront of NVH product development both […]