As the UK accelerates defence investment and looks to reinforce sovereign manufacturing capability, the role of agile, high-quality supply chain partners is coming into sharper focus. For Regent Engineering Co (Walsall) Ltd, the opportunity is not simply about entering the defence sector—it is about supporting and strengthening the domestic industrial base that underpins it. With…
Regent Engineering Co (Walsall) Ltd is positioning itself to play a greater role in the UK’s evolving defence supply chain, as increased government spending and a renewed focus on sovereign manufacturing capability create fresh opportunities for agile, high-capability manufacturers. The move comes as new analysis from EY highlights the scale of the opportunity. Its April…
As the UK sets its sights on a significant uplift in defence spending, the conversation is increasingly turning from how much will be spent to where that investment will land — and how quickly industry can respond. A recent study by EY highlights the scale of the opportunity. Increasing UK defence expenditure to 3.5% of…
One of the UK’s longest-standing precision engineering firms has announced a significant leadership transition, as Stuart Whitehouse has been appointed Managing Director, succeeding long-serving Directors Alan and John Shaw. The appointment marks both a continuation of a proud family legacy and the beginning of a new era for the Darlaston-based manufacturer, whose roots stretch back…
