To celebrate 20 years of the WEC Engineering Academy, our teams came together to produce a special keepsake to mark the occasion: a miniature replica of the Academy building.
The project brought together the skills and capabilities of several WEC Group divisions, with WEC Laser playing an important part in bringing the design to life.
Our Laser team produced the laser-cut number 20, which sits proudly on top of the replica, before carrying out the powder coating to give the finished piece its final look. The building itself was machined by our colleagues at WEC Machining, showcasing the different skills and services available across the Group.
With our full in-house capabilities, we were able to take the project from production through to finishing, all under one roof. This meant the teams could work closely together to get everything completed in just three weeks.
The finished keepsake was presented to WEC Group’s founder, Steve Hartley, at the WEC Engineering Academy Apprentice Awards, held at Ewood Park in October 2026.
The annual awards are always a highlight of the WEC Group calendar, but this year’s event was particularly special as we celebrated the Academy’s 20th anniversary. Alongside recognising the achievements of our top-performing apprentices, former apprentices from across the business were invited to attend and celebrate the occasion.
It was a great project to be involved in and a brilliant example of how our different divisions can work together, combining their expertise to produce something truly special.
At WEC Laser, we offer a range of in-house laser cutting and finishing services, helping our customers take projects from an initial idea through to a finished product.