Blog
Published date: 09 Mar 2022
Medical Technology UK will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena, in Coventry, on March 16th & 17th. Visitors to the exhibition will find a host of companies serving the needs of medical device manufacturers and engineers.
Published date: 03 Mar 2022
What is a Luer?
Luer fittings are used heavily in the medical and life science markets as connectors to tubing and equipment for the transfer of fluids and gases.
Published date: 21 Feb 2022
Got issues with off-the-shelf solutions?
When a new project requires a filter or a check valve, The West Group understands that each customer has different requirements - no two customers are the same.
Published date: 04 Feb 2022
Silicone Vs Biomedical TPE Tubing Alternative
When thinking of medical and pharmaceutical applications, silicone tubing has always been at the forefront of everyone's mind. With the evolution of thermoplastic elastomers material (TPE) providing similar properties to silicone and being engineered to reach higher temperatures, TPE is now becoming a preferred option.
Published date: 01 Oct 2021
Celebrating 35 Years – Ed Lavender reminisces about his time at The West Group
Celebrating 35 Years – From his role as Stores Assistant to overseeing Purchasing, Ed reminisces about his time at The West Group.
Published date: 01 Apr 2021
103 years at The West Group!
The world has changed so much in the past 50 years and The West Group is no exception but some constants remain. We have many loyal staff who have achieved long-service awards with us and, recently, we’ve celebrated some big ones...
Published date: 31 Mar 2021
Precision manufactured components for advanced wound care
Advanced wound care products from global med-tech manufacturers are developing continually with the support of The West Group





