EDM Ltd Announces Acquisition of Safety Training Systems, Inc. (STS), Strengthening Global Leadership in Training and Simulation Solutions
Manchester, UK / Tulsa, Oklahoma 31st March 2026, EDM Ltd, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced training simulators for the civil aviation, defence and rail sectors, today announces the acquisition of Safety Training Systems, Inc. (“STS”), a highly respected US-based provider of custom training devices and precision-engineered simulation hardware. Founded in […]
EDM Has Reached a New Milestone……
EDM Ltd has reached a milestone with the release of our first AS9100D Certificate of Conformity against our expanded certification scope that now includes composites. This release was against a purchase order for composite 787 cockpit interior panels for a simulator customer. To help maintain the highest possible standards of product quality and customer satisfaction, […]
Daniel Green wins Apprentice of the year
Congratulations to Daniel Green on winning the first EDM apprentice of the year award. The award will run annually, recognising not only an outstanding performance by one individual but the continued effort and hard work of all our apprentices. The award was created in memory of Kevin Bird (EDM Director 1996 – 2012) to highlight […]
Turning the globe EDM Blue
Here at EDM we are extremely pleased to be involved in securing business around the world, having recently won major contracts in East Asia, South East Asia and North America for Airbus A220, A320, A321 Cabin Evacuation trainers and Door trainers for cabin crew training. Mick Bonney, Director of Sales & Business Development had this […]
EDM win the EEF Business Growth and Strategy award for the North West.
EDM have been recognised at this years EEF Future Manufacturing Awards. This took place on the 15th October at the AJ Bell Stadium for businesses within North West Region, giving the winner an opportunity to then be nominated for the regional awards that will be taking place in London later this year. We were awarded […]
EDM winners of two Northern Powerhouse Export Awards
EDM was crowned exporter of the year at the glittering PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards 2018 ceremony held at Leeds Town Hall on 22nd February 2018 in association with HSBC. EDM also picked up the Large Exporter of the Year and was commended for its entrepreneurial and innovative approach to exporting. From its base […]
EDM shortlisted for Northern Powerhouse Export Award
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has been shortlisted for a Northern Powerhouse Export Award. The awards recognise the achievements of the North of England’s most successful exporters and the wider supply chain. EDM has been shortlisted in the Large Exporter of the Year […]
EDM named as ‘One to Watch’ in European Business Awards
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has been named as ‘One to Watch’ in a shortlist of leading companies published by the European Business Awards. EDM was selected due to its exceptional performance over the past 12 months whilst also strongly reflecting the Awards’ […]
EDM wins Insider North West International Company of the Year Award 2017
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has won the Insider North West International Company of the Year Award 2017 (£10m – £25m turnover category). Held at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester on 7th December, the awards event brought together many […]
EDM in the mix for Insider North West International Trade Award 2017
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has been shortlisted for the Insider North West International Trade Award 2017. Now in their seventh year, the awards recognise the overseas export success of companies in the region across a wide range of different sectors. EDM has […]
EDM shortlisted for Manchester Evening News Business of the Year 2017
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has been shortlisted for the Manchester Evening News Business of the Year 2017. After a rigorous selection process involving the detailed submission of achievements over the past year followed by an in-depth interview with a judging panel at […]
EDM invests £1m in new CNC machines to support growth
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has invested £1m in a suite of new CNC machines to support its strong growth. Purchased over the past 12 months to help meet the demands of EDM’s rapidly growing order book, the four […]
Check out the Autumn 2017 edition of EDM Update
Here is the Autumn 2017 edition of our quarterly newsletter, Update, where you can read all the latest news from EDM in one place. To download it please click here.
Safety-First Service
The Issue 4 2017 edition of Civil Aviation Training Magazine includes an excellent article about the latest advances in technology being used by airlines to deliver high quality training to cabin crew. The article features contributions from EDM. To read the article please Click here.
EDM makes £5k donation to Mayor Andy Burnham’s Homelessness Fund
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has donated £5000 to the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham’s Homelessness Fund. Mayor Burnham launched the fund in June this year as part of his mayoral election pledge to end rough sleeping in […]
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, opens EDM’s new £1.3m facility
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has welcomed the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to open its new £1.3m facility. Mayor Burnham officially cut the ribbon to celebrate the formal start of operations at the 20,000 square feet manufacturing facility at EDM’s headquarters in […]
Safety underpinned
The July 2017 issue of Aircraft Cabin Management magazine includes a great article about airlines’ requirement for cabin crew training simulators. Written by leading aviation writer, Paul E Eden, the feature includes contributions from two of our clients – Cathay Pacific and Thomas Cook Airlines. To read the article please click here.
Check out the latest news from EDM
Here is the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, Update, where you can read the latest news from EDM. To download it please click here.
EDM hits 2016 fundraising target for Macmillan
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it hit its fundraising target for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2016. Last year staff at the company organised and participated in a range of activities to raise money for people affected by cancer including a […]
EDM wins Greater China Business of the Year Award 2017
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has won the Greater China Business of the Year Award 2017. The Newton Heath based company beat a host of other businesses to the prestigious award at an evening ceremony held at The Lowry […]