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ISSUE 2. 2019
Remembering Sir Michael Marshall
Get in touch with your news:
teamwork@marcamb.co.uk
© Copyright Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd 2019
Executive shareholders to invest substantially in
the business, creating new, state-of-the-
shareholders on their tour of the Works
when they were shown developments at
Chairman’s art facilities, allowing us to continue to
provide exceptional service to our
the Ground Running Enclosure, which is
due for commissioning in the Autumn;
Update customers in the UK and overseas for the refurbishment of No. 10 Hangar; a
the longer term. We are building for a short engineering demonstration at the
in this future which will allow us to take
advantage of the exciting opportunities
Quorum; they caught up with work on
the DVOW contract in No. 14 Hangar;
issue... available to a re-imagined ADG. This is
a huge undertaking, with much work still
and were then shown how works are
progressing on the Marleigh (formerly
Whilst I am extremely pleased to have to be done before any decisions on a Wing) development.
P6&7 P8&9 P10-13 P18&19 the opportunity to write my first column new location for the business can be
Our People Business News Sir Michael Marshall Community in Teamwork since becoming Executive made. We will share developments with Marshall ADG continues to deliver on our
Tribute Chairman in April, it is with a heavy heart you as we go through the process and customers’ expectations around the
following the extremely sad news of Sir involve the teams at all levels as much as world and I am delighted with the
Michael’s death. possible; please be assured that any progress that has been made on many
decisions made will be made with you, fronts, notably substantial contract wins
Sir Michael was admired by so many and our skilled workforce, at the centre. with the Dutch military, the biggest
Did You know? Diary Dates 2019/2020 a truly well-respected member of the
Our Property team is as busy as ever
contract win ever by the Land Systems
team; and the Aerospace team has
Cambridge community and beyond; he
In 1979 a contract awarded to Marshall 1st October – 110th birthday of the Long Service Awards – was much greater than can be defined with work now fully underway with the secured another landmark multi-million-
by the European Space Agency to Marshall Group Open Day Update 6th December 2019 by his role in the company. Not only will Marleigh development (formerly Wing) pound contract with the Bangladesh Air
We will be presenting Long Service Awards he be remembered for his strong and on Newmarket Road and they are Force for the additional C-130J aircraft
design and manufacture a space sled Regrettably we have to confirm that the
to members of the team who have inspirational leadership of the business progressing with our planning they have just purchased from the UK
for medical research. The space sled Open Day which had been planned for this
completed 30, 40 and 50 years’ of service but also for his hugely active charitable application for the land on the South side MoD. We’re also very excited about a
subsequently flew 121 orbits in the autumn is not going ahead. This is for a and voluntary work. It is important as a of the airfield and this is due to go to the number of other contracts we have
Space Shuttle “Challenger” in 1985. number of reasons, including: feedback MAVTAs – 24th April 2020 planners later this year. They are also recently won with some new
business that we build on the remarkable
from the CAA; the increased security The 2019 MAVTAs will be held at the legacy Sir Michael has created by working hard with the ADG team on the international customers that we hope to
restrictions on site; and the challenges of Imperial War Museum, Duxford on Friday, continuing to provide the exceptional relocation of the business and their announce in due course.
24th April. Watch out for more information levels of service that our customers have guidance and expertise will be invaluable
putting on a flying display after the
on the intranet. come to expect from Marshall as we look as we move forward. The Marshall Motor Holdings plc team has
Shoreham disaster. After 4 previous
forward to our exciting future. Many of once again out-performed the market and
successful events to mark significant Royal International Air Tattoo - In April, Robert Marshall took up his new delivered a record set of results for 2018,
you will remember him in your own way
milestones in our history it is very sad that 17th - 19th July 2020 position as Vice-Chairman for the Marshall against a backdrop of competitor groups
but on pages 10-13 we pay tribute to Sir
we cannot mark our 110th anniversary in a The event will again be held at RAF Fairford Group with particular responsibility for our who have clearly suffered worse than we
Michael with images which span his
similar way but we do, however, have in Gloucester. strategy planning and also our investment have. We are very proud of what they
incredible life.
many other things to celebrate over the arms; Martlet and MarQuity. There is a real continue to achieve.
Farnborough International Air Show – opportunity to build this part of our business
next few years, such as the Centenary of Looking forward, I write at a time when
20th – 26th July 2020 into something much more substantial. I am really excited about the opportunities
providing a continuous apprentice there are many things to be positive
about within the Marshall Group, a that lie ahead of us and look forward to
programme and 50 years of MFS. On 22nd May our shareholders gathered working with you all to grow the business
sentiment I hope you will share with me.
for the Marshall of Cambridge Annual for a really successful future.
Probably the biggest of these is the General Meeting. This gave us an
announcement in May surrounding the opportunity to give an overview of the
business during the last 12 months to
Marshall trains a gold standard apprentice intention of Marshall Aerospace and
Defence Group to relocate, funded by our shareholders and demonstrate that
the development of our Cambridge the business is now emerging from the
One of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group’s former WorldSkills UK is a partnership between businesses, education Airport land. This is a very exciting time recent period of uncertainty. Some of
aircraft apprentices grabbed gold at the recent WorldSkills and governments that accelerates young people’s careers and for Marshall and represents a true you based at the Cambridge site may Alex Dorrian CBE
Competition in Russia. aims to give them the best start in work and life. commitment from the Company and our have had the chance to speak with Executive Chairman
Haydn Jakes, 22, who trained as an apprentice between 2013 TeamUK believes that the International Finals will boost the UK
and 2017, beat dozens of hopefuls in regional and national
skills competitions to win a coveted place in the WorldSkills
economy, drive up training standards and increase productivity. Lecture Competition Winners
TeamUK, as the only UK representative in the Aircraft Haydn’s apprenticeship has led him to study for a degree in The Sir Michael Marshall Young Persons Lecture Competition 2019 was held at the Cambridge University Engineering Department
Maintenance category. Aerospace Engineering at the University of Nottingham, after in March. The competition invites the entrants to get creative and present for 20 minutes on any aerospace / engineering topic of
which he plans come back to Marshall to work as an aircraft their choice, making it as engaging and visually interesting as possible. The winners of this year’s competition were invited to
“I want to thank Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group for engineer. Haydn is pictured below centre, celebrating his Marshall in Cambridge to receive their awards from Sir Michael on 13th June. The categories and winners were:-
their continued support and allowing me to use their training success with other winners.
workshop. Their technical instructors are second to none and Overall winning lecture: “Making
have been extremely helpful.” said Haydn. Space a Safer Place” by Michael
Tennant (Category 18 and under).
Haydn was competing in the Aircraft Maintenance category in
which he had to display expertise in everything from composite Other winning lectures: “Chemistry in
structure inspection to maintenance checks. the Air: Does anything compare?” by
Hari Prasad (Category 18 and under);
He was one of 1,600 competitors from more than 60 countries “How has nature Influenced
competing in 56 skills at the final. Part of his training for the Aerodynamics” by Conor Walsh
international competition was working on his concentration (Category 19-25); “Why's It Take So
and mindset with Team GB’s Olympic sports coaches, to Long? – A Millennial’s View Of Working
ensure his head was really in the game. In The Aerospace Industry” by Henry
Price (Category 26-30).
2&3
Marshall announces exciting plans for the future of the business
In May we made two important, Why ? Relocation Options
linked announcements about the MADG is entering a new era of dynamic growth and this is a Supporting and retaining our existing valued and highly-skilled
workforce is essential for us and, with that in mind, we have
exciting and ambitious plans for really exciting development for the business. It gives us a
‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to design a modern, purpose- been working hard to identify possible, viable relocation sites.
the future of our Aerospace and built facility that will enable us to deliver a more efficient
service to our customers and create a better working While there is a great deal of work still to be done before any
Defence business and the City environment for the team. final decisions can be made, we have identified three preferred
locations which could be viable sites for MADG. In alphabetical
of Cambridge:- The current site in Cambridge has been upgraded regularly order, these are: Cranfield, Duxford and Wyton.
over the years. We have to recognise, however, that there is
only so much we can do within the confines of what we have We are currently in detailed discussions with all three locations
Aerospace and Defence Group and that ultimately our existing home will not be able to cater to understand the viability and benefits of each and hope to be
for the future needs of a growing business. able to announce a final decision next year.
Our intention to relocate our world-class Marshall
Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) as part of our A new high-tech, state-of-the-art facility will be much more Progress on the project will be provided locally on internal
commitment to invest in the long-term future of our attractive for existing and potential customers and provide communication channels over the coming months and years
unique, private company. much better facilities for our highly skilled workforce as we where you will have a chance to ask questions and have your say.
work together to shape the future of our business.
The Cambridge Airport site MADG’s relocation will release our Airport site for New East Cambridge
development, which in turn will help drive the economic,
We will be putting forward the Cambridge Airport site for social and cultural success of Cambridge. The City has been The rapid growth of Cambridge is projected to continue over
development as part of the next Local Plan which covers hugely successful and needs to grow to sustain its world- the coming decades and New East Cambridge represents an
the period from 2030. leading status. opportunity of unprecedented scale and strategic significance.
The Cambridge Airport site spans the City boundary on the
East side and we believe that, including the Marleigh (formerly
Wing) development, already underway on Newmarket Road,
the whole site can offer the 12,000 homes originally envisaged
in the East Cambridge proposals from more than a decade
ago, plus some five million square feet of business and
commercial space. This, in turn, will provide jobs for the area,
necessary to make the site sustainable in the long-term. The
development of the site will enable East Cambridge to play a
critical role in the growth of Cambridge.
Infrastructure
The right infrastructure will be essential to delivering such
a plan. We will be working closely with the planning
authorities and other stakeholders to bring forward a
compelling vision for the area, including essential public
transport links with an integrated, high-speed public
transport connection to the central railway station, the
City Centre and other key sites in and around Cambridge.
Commitment to the Community
Cambridge will always be an integral part of the Marshall
business. We take seriously our commitment to be part of
the community, working to ensure that any development of
the airport site benefits Cambridge and supports its
ambitions for growth for generations to come.
4&5
Our People
Diversity in Engineering Attention all Reservists
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is proud to have been Our submission was focused around our apprenticeship it’s time to celebrate
selected as a finalist in the Diversity in Engineering category programme, LaunchPad and our mentoring of junior engineers
Marshall’s relationship with our Armed Forces runs deep
in the 2019 SEMTA (Science, Engineering & Manufacturing and apprentices.
and we are proud that so many of our current workforce
Technologies Alliance) Skills Awards. These prestigious have served their country. Reservists are civilians who give
Awards are judged by a panel of leading experts from The Awards were held at the Park Plaza Hotel in London on their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing
major companies and celebrate the brightest stars in 21st March and although we didn’t win, it was a great their civilian life with a military career to ensure that, should
engineering, showcasing the achievements taking place in the achievement to have been recognised for the work we are their country require them, they would be ready to serve as
aerospace industry. doing to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace. part of the military. We have plenty here at Marshall and on
Wednesday, 26th June, they were invited to wear their
uniform to work to celebrate Armed Forces Day.
Reserve forces make up approximately one sixth of UK
armed forces personnel and can be called upon at any time
to throw on the uniform to protect our country.
MFS ‘Employee of
the Quarter’ Award
One of the initiatives to evolve from the
inaugural MFS staff conference earlier
this year, was that the company has
started an initiative that recognises
those employees who have made a significant contribution to the business
going forward. MFS has launched its ‘Employee of the Quarter’ award.
This award is now being given out every three months and so far Scott Grafik
from the FinanceDept was the winner for the first quarter of 2019. The winner of
the Q2 award was Juliana Dos Santos, MFS Complex Case Handler Manager,
photographed right with Mark Howell. Well done to both Scott and Juliana!
Marshall Motor Group
Flight Training... ranked as a Best
from air experiences to Super Large UK
advanced courses Workplace for the
Fifth Year Running!
Cambridge Aero Club has been training pilots since 1929.
We are pleased to offer discount to all Marshall employees across
our full range of flying services MAGPAS benefits from
• 10% off flight tickets as gifts for yourself or a loved one MAVTA donation
Marshall Motor Group (MMG) is celebrating
• 10% off Private Pilots Licence courses Following his ‘Highly Commended’ award at the MAVTAs in February in
after being ranked as a Best UK Workplace for
the Category of Services in the Community, Paul Clarke was delighted to
the fifth year running; they were positioned
• 10% off solo hire in all fleet aircraft present the £500 donated as part of his prize, plus the £500 which Daksh
number eleven in the top twenty-one ranked
Gupta, CEO MMH, contributed to MAGPAS, at their base at RAF Wyton.
companies. This follows the tenth year in
• 10% off Extra200 aerobatic & tailwheel training courses succession that the business has achieved
Paul was nominated for a MAVTA after coming to the aid of Mr Sayers
who was involved in a road traffic accident following a heart attack. Great Place to Work status. They are the only
Pop in to the Aero Club or call us now to discuss dealer group in the rankings, making them the
your next exciting adventure! Paul (far right) is photographed with Mr Sayers (centre), Mr Sayers’ son Mark, top motor dealer group for the third year
his wife Louise, and their children who all live in France and had come over running. The MMG team also picked up a
t: 01223 373717 e: reception@cambridgeaeroclub.com specifically for the presentation). They are with the helicopter that was used special Laureate Award in recognition of their
to take Mr Sayers to hospital. five consecutive rankings.
6&7
Business News
Marshall ADG signs second
MFS holds first ever Senior Management Conference
multi-million-pound contract
with Bangladesh
Marshall ADG has signed a new multi-million-pound contract
with the Bangladesh Air Force to support the additional C-130Js
they bought recently from the RAF. This significant new contract
means we will now support their entire C-130 fleet, following an
earlier contract win last year. We will supply parts, maintenance
and engineering services, which includes some critical capability
modifications, and in-country technical support initially, as well
as longer-term technical services. entry into service. This strengthens our global position as the
leading C-130 support provider outside the USA and is a further
The contract was signed in June at a ceremony at the endorsement of our expertise in maintenance, repair and
Bangladesh Air Force headquarters in Dhaka by our International overhaul. As we approach nearly twenty C-130 international
Sales Director, Matthew Harvey and Air Vice Marshal Ehsanul customers, it’s great to know that the Bangladesh Air Force feel
Gani Choudhury, Bangladesh Air Force Assistant Chief of Air they can fully rely upon our support as they continue their UN
Staff (Plans) in the presence of the Deputy British High peace-keeping and humanitarian missions around the world.”
Commissioner to Bangladesh, Kanbar Hossein Bor, MoD officials
and other dignitaries. Pictured Above - Marshall ADG International Sales Director,
Matthew Harvey (centre right) shakes hands with Air Vice Marshal
Earlier this year, Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS) held its first ever ‘The Art of Brilliance’. During day two, presentations were
Alistair McPhee, CEO of Marshall ADG, said: “It’s great to see Ehsanul Gani Choudhury - Bangladesh Air Force Assistant Chief
senior staff conference at Centre Parcs in Woburn Forest. Fifty replaced with group activities, identifying the ‘4 pillars’ on which
the Bangladesh Air Force further strengthen its important airlift of Air Staff (Plans) in presence of representatives from the British
senior managers, representing all departments within the the company’s future management plans would be based.
capability and we’re proud to support them with their fleet’s High Commission and MoD
organisation, met to identify strategic plans to move the
company forward in 2019 and beyond. There was also time to relax with a gala dinner and a very
competitive (and relaxing!) game of tenpin bowling.
During the two-day conference delegates listened to
presentations from Robert Marshall and Sean Cummins from After two very intense days, the MFS senior management team New Fat Albert comes to “This is a win-win for the U.S. Navy and the United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence,” said Captain Steven Nassau, PMA-207
Marshall Group, as well as to detailed presentations from each
MFS Director, covering sales, operations and finance. There
had clearly identified the key areas of the business where
detailed attention needed to be paid. This has now been
Marshall for a complete face-lift Program Manager.
were also presentations from; customers Moy Park and integrated in the post-conference period, with working groups Marshall ADG is working on the new ‘Fat Albert’, the US Navy’s “Just as the Navy recognized the
Healthcare at Home; and delegates were treated to an engaging presenting the various action plans required to turn these ideas iconic C-130 support plane that performs with its Blue Angels air imminent need to replace the Fat
and interactive presentation from motivational company into reality. display team. Albert aircraft, the UK MOD was
divesting of an American-made
The US Navy bought a C-130J from the MOD recently, after C-130J aircraft, allowing us to
retiring its C-130T that the team used for 17 years until retiring it acquire a suitable replacement
in May this year. The replacement Fat Albert will undergo a aircraft at a major cost saving.”
Raise the flag thorough inspection before going into depth maintenance with
some modification that will be applied before finally being
Earlier this year the Marshall ADG Aerostructures business received some high-profile
painted in its eye-catching blue, yellow and white livery, ready
visitors to celebrate the production of the first long-range P8 fuel tank for the RAF's
for delivery in the first part of next year.
Boeing Poseidon aircraft. Stuart Andrew, Minister for Defence Procurement; Anna
Keeling, Managing Director of Boeing Defence UK; Steve Horrocks, Head of Air
“Fat Albert is a head-turner,” said MADG, CEO, Alistair McPhee.
Transport at Defence Equipment and Support; and RAF Air Commodore Ian Gale came
“It’s a really exciting contract for us, not only because we’re the
to Cambridge to meet the team and sign a commemorative stand to mark the occasion.
experts in C-130s but because this is such an iconic aircraft that
is known around the world. Well done all. Great news, that we
The visit was a great success with the Air Commodore being particularly complimentary!
should all be very proud of.”
During the visit, Jules Wolk, one of our Assembly Fitters (pictured right), gave Ian a
miniature Union Flag, which he promised to take with him when he visited the main P8
Fat Albert tours with the Blue Angels team to transport Air Vice Marshal David Cooper (seated left) and Major General Gregory
production line out in the States.
equipment, spare parts and engineers, as well as performing its L. Masiello (seated right) of the US military signed the handover contract
own popular routine in the Blue Angel air displays. in our chalet at RIAT
You can’t miss Marshall Group Alex Dorrian, Chairman of Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings)
Ltd, commented:
MFS now! recognised in The
“As a private company, we are very proud to
As part of an ongoing rebranding
exercise across the company,
Sunday Times HSBC Top be included in the Sunday Times HSBC Top
MFS has introduced a brand new
eye-catching livery design for our
Track 100 League Table Track 100. We have some really exciting
vast fleet of mobile service vans that and ambitious plans for the future growth of
work in support of our customers all Marshall Group has been recognised as one of the largest private our businesses which will see us build on
over the UK. On a phased basis, all companies in the UK. The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 100
three types of Mercedes service van league table ranks Britain’s top private companies with the
our success and focus ever more closely
will be restyled. biggest sales. on delivering for our customers”.
8&9
Remembering It was a significant day for the
business when Marshall Motor
Sir Michael Marshall Holdings was floated on the
London Stock Exchange and
became a plc in 2015.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death
of Sir Michael Marshall on 27th July, whilst on holiday
in Spain.
Sir Michael was much greater than can be defined by his role in the company
and we have all shared great pride in the many tributes that have poured in for
our President who has been described by many as “truly one of Cambridge’s
finest” and “a huge force for good”. Sir Michael was a major figure not only in
Cambridge, but across the globe, and he was also well known and respected for
his many community and charitable activities.
In this special tribute we pull together key milestones and images to celebrate
Sir Michael’s truly remarkable life.
In 1949 Sir Michael obtained his
Private Pilot’s Licence. He celebrated
the 70th anniversary of his first solo
flight with a flight in a Tiger Moth over
Cambridge on 30th March 2019.
Michael John Marshall was born in
Cambridge on 27th January 1932 and
was educated at St Faith’s School in
the city before attending Eton College.
He then went on to complete National
Service as a pilot in the Royal Air
Force between 1950 and 1952.
Sir Michael was a regular
sight around the Works.
Sir Michael went on to read history Throughout his leadership
at Jesus College at the University of the business, Sir Michael
of Cambridge where he earned his was extremely proud of our
rowing blue and was the stroke for record of apprenticeship
the Cambridge University crew in training and of long service.
1954 and for his country in the
European Championships in 1955.
He also served as Chairman of the
Cambridge ’99 Rowing Club.
In 1955 Sir Michael joined the family
business and was appointed
Managing Director of Marshall Motor
Group in 1963. His appointment as
Deputy Chairman of Marshall of
Cambridge came in 1965 and in
1990 he was appointed Chairman.
In 2016 Sir Michael became
President of Marshall of Cambridge.
10&11
Sir Michael was also involved
with the Cambridge Appeal for
the British Olympic Association,
the Prince’s Trust fundraising
committee and The Ely Cathedral
Restoration Appeal.
< Sir Michael is photographed
with José Carreras and The
Prince of Wales at a fundraising
event for the Prince’s Trust which
raised £250,000 for the Charity.
Cementing
relationships
Sir Michael was an avid supporter
of the Royal Air Force and the RAF
Air Cadets.
Since 2007, having taken In 1988 Sir Michael
over from his father, Sir served as High Sheriff of
Michael was President of the Cambridgeshire, and in
Cambridge Chariots of Fire the following year as Sir Michael was appointed CBE
Race. The Race takes place Deputy Lieutenant of the in 1999 and awarded a Knighthood
annually around the City region, including a spell from the Queen in 2010.
Centre and raises thousands as Vice Lord-Lieutenant
of pounds for local charities. from 1992 to 2006.
If you would like to leave > Sir Michael is
a tribute for Sir Michael, photographed
as High Sheriff
please do so via the
dedicated email address:
tribute@marcamb.co.uk.
19th November 2009 – As part of
our Centenary celebrations, Sir
Michael was delighted to welcome
Her Majesty The Queen and HRH
The Duke of Edinburgh to the
Company to mark the occasion.
Sir Michael as In 2014 Sir Michael received an Sir Michael was awarded Sir Michael photographed
Honorary Air Honorary Doctorate of Science with an Honorary Doctorate as Vice-Lord Lieutenant
Commodore from Kingston University. of Anglia Ruskin University.
Sir Michael’s other notable appointments include:-
• Director of the Eastern Electricity Board
^ Sir Michael was also Chairman of the Civilian Committee
• Chairman BL Cars Distributor Council
of No. 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron Air Cadets from
• Vice-President of the Institute of the Motor Industry 1975 – 2013. He was then elected Honorary Life President,
• Vice-President of the Engineering Employers Federation and took huge pride in the achievements of the Air Cadets.
• Member of the Air Cadet Council He also keenly supported the wider Air Cadet movement as
• Chairman and then President of The Air League a member of the Air Cadet Council.
• President of the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
• Chairman of the Court of Benefactors of the East
Anglian Air Ambulance Sir Michael was made an Honorary Life Vice President of
Sir Michael is photographed at the
• Honorary Air Commodore of No. 2623 (East Anglian) inauguration of the Marshall of Cambridge the Cambridge Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society in
Sir Michael is photographed Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force room at the Royal Aeronautical Society with 2012 and was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal
with the Duke of Edinburgh the then President, the Duke of Edinburgh. Aeronautical Society in 2016.
at The Air League 12&13
Business News
A New Purpose
Double Platinum Global Platinum Award Winner
Marshall Aerospace and Defence has recently completed an
status again important piece of work to define its new organisational
purpose.
Every year, transport refrigeration manufacturer Thermo King measures the performance of its dealers
around the world in all aspects of its business. Over the past 12 months, Marshall Fleet Solutions Colleagues from all levels of the business took part in focus
(MFS) has achieved the highest possible level of TK Platinum status in both sales and after sales groups to identify exactly what it is that makes Marshall ADG
categories, receiving this Double Platinum award recognition from Thermo King for the third special, what are the things that can sometimes hold the
consecutive year. business back and, most importantly, what it needs to do
more of to continue to be successful.
“It is pleasing that the Marshall Fleet Solutions team has been rated In addition to talking to team members, the project team also begun to hear more and more stories about the criticality of
at the highest level for its performance as one of the leading Thermo conducted a number of interviews with external stakeholders the work that we do for our customers and how they view us
King dealers in the world. This is truly recognition of the hard work to get an outside-in view of the business, and as Sarah Oakes, as an extension of their own teams.”
Head of Marketing & Communications, explains the feedback
and devotion of all staff here at the company. Their contribution to made for very good reading. Most recently we were lucky enough
this achievement is down to the superb teamwork put in by to have two members of the Royal
everyone throughout the year,” said Mark Howell, Managing Director, MFS. “Those people sitting outside of the Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) drop
business were universally positive in to show their appreciation for the
about what we do here at Marshall work done by Marshall ADG, as part
ADG, the most common theme of the Total Sustainment contract
being that we don’t realise just how that keeps their fleet of
special we are in terms of the C-130Hs operational.
breadth of our capabilities or ability
Marshall Motor Holdings plc to tackle challenges that others shy Lieutenant Colonels Jorrit and Robin
joins the UK Automotive 30% Club away from.” were treated to a tour of the
Marshall facilities before making a
“That’s not to say there aren’t things presentation to more than 50
we need to do better but it was really members of the Military Aerospace
Marshall Motor Holdings plc (MMH) has recently good to have so many people, team working on the RNLAF
become a member of the UK Automotive 30% Club. including a number of our key sustainment programme, talking
customers, talk about Marshall ADG about the importance of the work
The Club’s purpose is to achieve a better gender
in such glowing terms. We have been that the Squadron does ‘to protect
balance within the automotive industry, with the aim of
able to take all of the inputs from our people in critical situations’. They
filling at least 30% of key leadership positions in the
own teams and those external thanked the team and shared lots of
member organisations with women by 2030.
stakeholders to develop a clear great examples of missions their
Whilst MMH still has some work to do to increase the articulation of exactly what we do as aircraft are involved in and were at
number of women working in the business, there are a business and more importantly pains to stress the importance of
already many women in key roles, developing their why we do it.” the partnership they have built with
careers with Marshall, such as:- Ros Evans Aftersales Marshall over the past 20 years.
Manager, Kia Scunthorpe (pictured left) and Chantelle “Both of these things are really
Ward, Digital Marketing Executive (pictured right). important to us in terms of helping The Lieutenant Colonels said they
to shape our long-term strategic consider Marshall to be an
direction, developing a shared extension of the ‘Black Bulls’ 336
sense of purpose and pride across our team members and Squadron explaining ‘we simply can’t do it without you’ and
giving us a great platform to begin to tell the Marshall ADG presented colleagues working in Hangar 17 on the 988 with
A spring in the step during May story to the wider world. As we have begun to share the new
Definition and Purpose across the business we have already
official Squadron badges.
There was plenty to celebrate at Marshall ADG during May when We announced last year that Boeing had chosen Marshall to
the business passed two important milestones. The first was undertake the conversion work on the E-7 and the signing of
the successful completion of the Dolphin Fully Equipped Aircraft the Risk Reduction contract in May enables us to step up the
Flight Test Three programme in the United Arab Emirates and preparation work ahead of the arrival of the first aircraft in 2021.
the second, the signing of the Risk Reduction contract with Marshall sets the standard for “All Marshall employees know that the work
Boeing for the conversion of the new Airborne Early Warning “This is a particularly important programme we do helps to keep people safe in critical
Fleet (E-7) for the RAF. collaborative partnerships situations, and working collaboratively is
for Marshall that’s a fantastic validation of
Chief Executive Officer Alistair McPhee explains: “The the work that we are already doing to drive Marshall Land Systems has achieved ISO 44001:2017, fundamental to ensuring we work in the
completion of FT3 and the signing of the E-7 contract with which sets the standard for collaborative business most effective manner,”
availability of the C130 fleet, building on relationships. Marshall is one of a very small number of
Boeing are both very important achievements by the team and I said Chris Willmott, Head of Quality.
want to say a massive thanks to everyone involved. over 100 years of support to the RAF and defence companies to have achieved the standard,
highlighting our ambition to lead the industry for agility,
cementing our leadership position in large innovation and collaborative working.
Chris continued;
“It was critical that we completed the flight testing in line with military aircraft. “It’s all about communication, managing expectations and
the customer’s deadline and the Dolphin team overcame a following industry best practice. We are agile in our thinking,
significant number of external challenges to ultimately finish this “We’ve now begun to assemble a core team to work on the Risk ISO 44001:2017 is a relatively new international standard we pursue innovative technologies and we are happy to tackle
round of testing two days ahead of schedule. Focus now is very Reduction elements of the programme, which will ensure we that sets the benchmark for the effective identification, complex challenges that most would shy away from.
much on the completion of the conversion of the second aircraft meet the delivery schedule agreed with the MoD. We look development and management of collaborative business Achieving this standard is testament to that, and it underpins
by the end of the year. forward to growing the team as we move towards 2021.” relationships both within a business and with its partner the great collaborative relationships we have with customers
organisations. – some of which go back many decades.”
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Innovation & Investment
Media impressed with MADG’s flair for 3-D printing work
MMH adds two Honda businesses to its portfolio Marshall ADG hosted a media event in June to show journalists the pioneering technology in which the company has
invested which allows us to additively manufacture flight-ready aerospace parts. There are currently only two companies
On 2nd September Marshall Motor Holdings (MMH) announced their acquisition of two Honda in the UK certified to do this – Marshall and an aircraft manufacturer.
businesses in Reading and Newbury. The businesses were acquired from Jardine Motor Group
and continues MMH’s strategy of growth with existing brand partners in new geographic So far, we have 3-D printed 14 aircraft parts, including a chaff and flare switch for a Hercules yoke, several pieces of ducting,
territories with the aim of becoming the UK’s premier automotive retail group. and holders for safety knives for aircraft interiors - with lots more parts on the horizon. This capability saves thousands of
The acquisition cements the Group’s position as the second largest Honda partner in the UK, now representing the brand in pounds in prototyping, tooling and manufacturing and shaves weeks off the time the process would usually take. There is
eight separate locations: Harrogate, Hull, South Leicester, Newbury, Peterborough, Reading, Scarborough and York. also less material wastage and the parts are lighter than the metal equivalents.
The journalists were noticeably interested and impressed
with the capabilities and also said they were thrilled to have
Wired for success the opportunity for a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at the
company’s work. They were shown two machines in
operation, one producing a model of a Hercules and the
Marshall ADG launched a new intranet site at the start of the year to
other making an actual flight-approved air conditioning duct
increase employee engagement and improve feedback. Called Wire, the
in Manufacturing Support. They also visited Hangar 10 to
intranet combines traditional methods of communications (news,
view a display of other parts and an RAF C-130J undergoing
interviews, reports and videos) with a more modern approach influenced
modification, including centre wing replacement.
by social media (likes, shares, comments and blogs).
The visit generated lots of great publicity, in some influential
The site got off to a flying start with 97% of employees logging on in the first month, while comments, posts and updates have
media outlets here, and around the world. The company
also greatly improved since launch.
plans to highlight more of its pioneering technology,
including its 3-D printing capabilities, which it did at the
Internal Communications is a fundamental pillar of great employee engagement, which in turn drives company performance,
Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in July.
from improved safety to better customer satisfaction. Marshall people are recognised as the most valuable part of the business,
so giving them the right tools to succeed is crucial – Wire is a key part of that toolkit.
A team of engineers and apprentices
were demonstrating the 3-D scanning
and printing capabilities in the Techno
Zone at the show. In the photograph
Investment Director joins Martlet (right) you can see James Potter,
Engineering Apprentice, demonstrating
the 3-D scanning to Alistair McPhee
Paul Bailey, an influential member of the successful exit in July 2018. and Rupert Dix, Director Strategy,
Cambridge technology community, has Sales and Major Projects.
joined Martlet as Investment Director. As Investment Director at Martlet, Paul will
be supporting both the operation of Our presence in the Techno Zone was
Paul co-founded Bailey Fisher Executive Martlet and our portfolio companies with a great way to engage with our guests
Search in 1998 and led the growth of the the benefit of his experience and network and many of our future engineers and
business as Managing Director for 20 of contacts. Paul will be working with was so successful that we are keen to
years during which time he built the company founders to help them think be part of it at RIAT 2020.
boards and management teams for about the human capital needed for
some of the most innovative companies growing their ventures, in the short and
to have emerged from the European longer term, and how to build their team
technology market. He moved into the and boards for success.
role of Executive Chairman after a
Taking the work out of job seeking New Group Website
A great web presence is an important part understand our business. However, a Ian Peart heads up our The Marshall Group website has been given
of the marketing strategy of any business, people resourcing agency needs much Aeropeople business, he said a complete makeover. It had been a number
but when attracting staff is a core part of more from its online presence, which is of years since the website first went live and
your offering this becomes essential. why there is also Aeropeople.com. it was in desperate need of refreshing. Local
“The sites are an company, Onespacemedia, designed and
Aeropeople is one of the five Marshall The site’s mobile responsive for ease of built the new website, with a view to evolving
ADG businesses. As well as human use on multiple devices, features a live job important strategic our online presence and supporting our
resourcing, Aeropeople also offers
engineering services (e.g. line
board with the latest opportunities and a
candidate portal, allowing users to apply
step and see us ongoing business activities.
maintenance and Continuing
Airworthiness Management Organization,
for a job, check on the status of their
applications and manage CVs.
improve our digital The new website is easy to navigate and
gives visitors an understanding of Marshall
CAMO for short) and aviation training. presence, which is whilst driving them to our three principal
This is all part of an ongoing strategy to business arms, Aerospace and Defence;
Their new website can be found at grow our digital presence (Facebook, vital in today’s job Group Properties; and Ventures.
aeropeopleservices.com and contains LinkedIn, Search Engines) to improve the
all the information customers, partners candidate and client experience. seeker market.”
and other key stakeholders need to really 16&17
Community
Members’ fun
Fundraising is just the ticket
Jeans for Genes
In May, colleagues in our Canadian office donned denim for
a good cause as they turned up for work in their slacks in
aid of Children’s Hospital and Cure Foundation.
Have your cake and eat it
Our Aeropeople team in Cambridge
held a charity bake sale for the Sick
Children’s Trust, which provides free
“Home from Home” accommodation,
as well as emotional and practical Marshall Sports and Social Club (MSSC) has a fun-packed adults with a £10 surcharge) for the 2019/20 League Division
support for families with sick children schedule of events lined up for this year. So far there have been Two season.
in hospital in the UK. They raised trips to see 9to5, a sightseeing visit to London, and a sold-out
£350, which is enough money to trip to see On Your Feet. The MSSC has also signed up to the new Imperial War Museum
support a family for 11 nights! (IWM) Scheme as a Corporate Associate. This membership level
There are still tickets available for School of Rock in October, gives members free access to Churchill’s War Rooms and HMS
another London sightseeing trip and the Thursford Xmas Belfast in London, IWM Duxford, and all paid exhibitions at their free
Hair today gone tomorrow Spectacular, both in November. sites in IWM London and IWM North.
Well done to Graham Wesson, Production Team Leader in Aerostructures The Committee also worked hard to get discounted tickets to the
The opportunity to hire a punt for free is always popular, as are
and Land Systems who lost an argument with a razor but raised more the four season tickets to Cambridge United FC’s home games ice rink on Newmarket Road in Cambridge. The new MSSC website
than £1,500 for the Alzheimer Society for having his head shaved. in the main stand for two adults and two under-18s (or four is currently under development and will go-live later in the year.
< 3-Peaks Challenge
with disabled individuals as they become
Lucy Pittwood, from BMW Bournemouth, and
her family completed the 3-Peaks Challenge,
MFS Charity Initiatives more integrated in our workplaces.
raising £695 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Through its newly formed Charity Committee, MFS has selected
two nominated charities for 2019 which will benefit from MFS also launched a Spring photography competition with the
maximum support from the company. The two nominated proceeds going to the MAGPAS Air Ambulance Heli Appeal, in
24-Hour Race > charities are: Cambridge United Charitable Trust which will recognition of what they have done for MFS recently. The winning
Jon Ford, Land Rover Bedford, completed support activities in the East Barnwell and Abbey Ward areas in photograph was ‘The Surfers’, submitted by MFS's Simon
in the JLR Equinox 24, raising £3,977 for Cambridge; and The Leonard Cheshire Foundation, assisting Denny, and a fantastic £500 was raised for this deserving charity.
Cancer Research.
Welcome to the house of run!
We had plenty of runners from the whole of the Marshall Group his 22nd consecutive marathon! The runners are photographed
Celebrating 80 Years of Air Cadets in Cambridge
competing in the London Marathon, running for a whole host of below with Sir Michael Marshall on 30th May receiving their
different charities including the Miscarriage Association, Children donations to their chosen charity from the Company. In 1939 No. 104 (City of Cambridge)
with Cancer, Guide Dogs, and the Royal British Legion. Squadron, Air Cadets was founded by
Carri went one step…no, make that 55,334 steps (the average D G Marshall, heralding the start of
Our runners this year were: Andy Butcher; Carri Vendy; Leigh number of steps to complete a marathon) further. She also Marshall’s long association with the Air
Meddows; Ben Usher; Lewis Mcafee; Craig Scott; Susan Dunne; competed in a virtual marathon, covering 26.2miles by any Cadet movement. To mark the 80th
Zoe Gardner; Mark Burrows; James Mclean; Katy Davies; means necessary, including running, walking, swimming, cycling anniversary of the Squadron the Air
Amberley Nevill, Jon Hunt; and Graham Moore, who completed and rowing. Cadets paraded through the City
Centre of Cambridge and then on to
Pembroke College for dinner where
they were joined by family members
and friends of the Squadron.
The Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire,
Mrs Julie Spence and the Mayor of the
City of Cambridge, Gerri Bird were
delighted to take the salute from the
Cadets in front of the Guildhall.
The Air Cadet organisation is the largest
youth organisation in the country with
over 40,000 cadets enrolled between
the ages of 12 and 20 and helps to
educate and develop valuable skills in
the next generation.
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