Makefast customers at the successful Dusseldorf Boat Show 10th April 2019 The Dusseldorf boat show was a great success this year. Many of the boat builders were displaying Makefast products on their boats, from awnings, sunroofs as well as hardware and fittings. Read more
New IT server to boost efficiencies 10th April 2019 In order for our design and manufacturing software to keep pace with Makefast’s rapid expansion over the last couple of years, we have upgraded our site-based server. Read more
Italian expansion 10th April 2019 Makefast are excited to announce our continued expansion in Italy with a partnership between Makefast, Optima Marine and Amadini Service. Read more
New product showcase 10th September 2018 Makefast Ltd has always been at the forefront of innovation and design, and we are excited about the range of new products we are launching for the marine and safety markets. Read more
Ongoing expansion at Makefast 26th August 2018 As part of our on-going expansion, Makefast Ltd have purchased a new factory in their home base of Newtown to house both their new divisions of Precision Engineer and Custom Marine Developments. Read more
Calendar for Castle Caereinion 17th October 2016 Castle Caereinion has its own calendar this year. Bill Brown, Chairman of Makefast Ltd. has painted 12 watercolours of birds in incongruous and amusing situations. These have been made into a 2017 calendar with the proceeds going to the Castle Caereinion Community Hall. Read more
Makefast plans new apprenticeship opportunities 14th July 2016 A Mid Wales company has revealed it plans to take on new apprentices as part of a drive to support its growth. Newtown-based Marine and safety hardware manufacturer Makefast is encouraging young people to consider a manufacturing apprenticeship when they leave school. Read more
New staff and apprentices join Makefast 6th July 2015 Makefast’s team continues to expand in light of increased sales with the recruitment of four additional members of staff. Read more
Makefast Sponsors school design & technology award 11th July 2014 Makefast is pleased to have recently sponsored the Outstanding Student of the Year award at Llanfyllin High School. Read more
Wales Office Minister Stephen Crabb MP visits Makefast 15th May 2014 Wales Office Minister Stephen Crabb MP visited Makefast's manufacturing facility as part of a series of visits to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Newtown, Powys. Read more
Makefast takes part in pioneering engineering careers initiative 14th January 2014 Makefast is participating in a major initiative in Mid Wales to get more young people to take up careers in engineering. Read more
Hat-trick for Makefast at Powys Business Awards 1st October 2013 Dynamic Newtown marine and safety hardware manufacturer Makefast Ltd continued its run of success in the Powys Business Awards by collecting the Innovation Award sponsored by Welsh Government - their fourth award in three years. Read more
Makefast secures accolade at annual Welsh Business Awards ceremony 10th October 2012 Makefast Ltd, one the UK's leading manufacturers of marine sun protection systems, has repeated 2011's success by securing another accolade at a recent Welsh business awards ceremony. Read more
Successful R+T Exhibition 3rd June 2012 Makefast are very pleased with the response to the new outdoor sun protection systems exhibited for the first time at the R+T Exhibition in Stuttgart last week. Read more
Makefast to attend Stuttgart’s R+T exhibition for the first time 7th December 2011 One the UK’s leading manufacturers of marine sun protection systems, has confirmed its attendance for the first time at next spring’s world trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun protection systems. Read more
