MKE-zine

Mid-Kent Electrical Engineering Co Ltd

Inside this issue

Thamesteel Apprentices ....1

STEM accreditation ...........2

UVDB re-approval .............2

Partner Focus: SKF .............3

Fundraising .......................4

MKE supports young apprentices following

closure of Sheerness based steel mill

The closure of Thamesteel Ltd was a source of much sadness for the local

community leaving a large number of skilled workers without jobs,

including young apprentices who were mere months away from

completing their HNCs.

In partnership with MidKent College, MKE has employed two of these

apprentices and will support them through their educational studies and

provide them with training to boost their fledgling careers.

Operations Manager for MKE,

Shaun Stickings said: “In these

difficult economic times we

are pleased to be able to assist

in taking on two young

engineers whose futures

appeared uncertain following

the closure of Thamesteel. The

partnership with MidKent

College results in a mutually

beneficial outcome for both

MKE and the two young men

we have employed”.

Further details of this scheme

can be found by clicking the

link in the

picture on the right.

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Spring /Summer 2012 Issue 1

ISO 9001:2008 Certified

www.mke.co.uk

Managing Director, Andrew Savage,

welcomes the new arrivals

MKE signs up to STEM

MKE has recently been reapproved on the Utilities Vendor Data

Base (UVDB) run by Achilles. Initiated in 1996, the UVDB is an

approved supplier listing for companies wishing to tender

services to customers within the utilities industries. Those who

register have to meet strict criteria to ensure acceptance and

compliance and are externally assessed to ensure standards in

Quality and Health & Safety are managed and maintained.

With this renewal, MKE remains in a prime position to continue

to offer the very best service to our customers in the utilities

industries. Click on the logo below for further details.

Issues regarding the environment affect

everyone and we are actively encouraged to

take measures to help preserve it, for

example, reducing one’s carbon footprint.

As part of our continuing commitment to

minimising any potential impact our activities

may have on the environment, MKE have

signed up and achieved the Blue Level

Standard of STEM (Steps Towards

Environmental Management).

This is a scheme organised by Kent County

Council in order to support local businesses

and help them reduce their environmental

impact leading to improved reputation,

reduction of waste, happier customers and

ultimately, increased efficiency.

Click on the copy of our certificate below for

further information on STEM.

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MKE retains UVDB approval

MKE UVDB Supplier Number: 86306

www.mke.co.uk

History of MKE & SKF

MKE Engineering has

been an approved

member of the Certified

Rebuilder Program since

2006. This relationship is

an ongoing

commitment between

the two companies to

provide the best possible

service for electric motor

rewinds & overhauls.

As a result, MKE carry a

large stock of SKF seals

& bearings on site to

minimise downtime and

ensure the quickest

possible repair.

To ensure standards are

continuously

maintained, regular

audits are conducted by

SKF. MKE continues to

work hard so that the

partnership between the

two companies

continues for many years

to come.

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Partner focus - SKF

Founded in 1907, SKF is the world’s largest manufacturer of

bearings and pioneered the use of the self-aligning radial

ball bearing.

Expanding on this initial

success, the company, based in Gothenburg, Sweden,

expanded to include the

supply of seals, mechatronics,

lubrication systems and other

services.

Today, SKF is represented in

130 countries worldwide

encompassing over 130

manufacturing sites combined

with the selling power of more

than 15,000 distribution

locations. SKF is present in most industries including cars

and light trucks, aerospace, wind energy, railway, metal,

machine tool, medical and food and beverage.

The SKF Certified Rebuilder Program is a collaborative

venture between SKF and approved repair facilities and

distributors. Prospective partners have to meet strict

standards in order to be approved, therefore an SKF

Certified Rebuilder is a guarantee of a quality result, every

time.

Click on the logo below for further information on the

program.

SKF Self Aligning Ball Bearing

www.mke.co.uk

The annual MKE Charity Ball took place in October 2011 with the

aim of raising a significant sum of money for Demelza

Hospice Care for Children.

The event was also an opportunity for MKE to celebrate another

successful year and enjoy some down time with our customers

and suppliers.

Combined with a raffle held at the MKE Christmas party, the

company was pleased to be able to present a cheque to Demelza

for the sum of £3795.

We hope to beat this total when the next Charity Ball takes place

later this year!

MKE Charity Ball raises £3795 for Demelza Mission Statement

“To develop the company and

establish MKE Engineering Group

as the premier ‘Engineering Ser-

vice Provider’ to industry. To offer

with confidence the best range of

products & services available,

with the highest level of customer

care and professionalism”

“THE TOTAL ENGINEERING SOLUTION”

Sittingbourne Head Office

Unit 15B & 15C Dolphin Park

Upperfield Road,

Eurolink, Sittingbourne

Kent ME10 3UP

Phone: 01795 471089

Fax: 01795 436611

E-mail: sales@mke.co.uk

Rainham Service Centre

Rainham Service Centre

Unit B6/B8 Star Business

Centre, Fairview Ind Estate

Marsh Rd, Rainham

Essex RM13 8UP

Phone: 01708 520996

Fax: 01708 526660

E-mail: rainham @mke.co.uk

Erith Service Centre

Unit 11 Eastern Ind Est

Kencot Way, Erith

Kent DA18 4AB

Phone: 0208 312 9080

Fax: 0208 312 9373

E-mail: sales@mke.co.uk

Click on the logos below to visit links to websites for MKE & our partners