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Published: 28th October 2026
Budget failed to do enough for UK manufacturing, says Aviramp boss
The chief executive of a world-leading aviation business said today’s Budget had not done enough to back British manufacturing. Graham Corfield, head of step-free boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp, said Chancellor John Healey should have gone further in supporting the nation’s ‘engine room of…
Published: 26th October 2026
Aviramp creates 50 new jobs in biggest recruitment drive ahead of expansion move
World leading aviation specialist Aviramp has launched its largest single recruitment drive with the creation of 50 new jobs – ahead of moving to new premises. Founded in 2011 by Graham Corfield, the global leading firm in manufacturing step-free aircraft boarding ramps has continued its rapid…
Published: 11th August 2026
Aviramp named finalist in flagship UK awards
World-leading British aviation manufacturer Aviramp has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The Telford-based manufacturer of step-free aircraft boarding ramps has been named a finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026. It is shortlisted for the Department for…
Published: 11th August 2026
Leading Shropshire business hails Government’s manufacturing skills move
The CEO of an award-winning Shropshire business believes education changes that will see manufacturing and AI offered as subjects in schools could have a big impact on the industry. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans this week for vocational subjects such as manufacturing and AI to be…
Published: 23rd June 2026
Aviramp founder hails 'special relationship' as US veterans return to Normandy
The founder of award-winning aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp has hailed the "special relationship" between his company and Delta Air Lines after the two aviation businesses joined forces to safely return US World War II veterans to Normandy. Graham Corfield, who designed the world's…
Published: 11th May 2026
Aviramp launches standards survey to address compliance language barrier
When US airports are committed to investing more than $150 billion in capital projects between 2023 and 2027, why would procurement teams compromise on the equipment standards that protect both passengers and aircraft? The reality is that a lack of clarity about how US procurement standards map to…
