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US Investment Programme Is An African ‘Game-Changer’
Leading planning, design, architecture and engineering team FBW Group, which works across East Africa, has welcomed the launch of the USA’s Africa Investment Advisor Programme…
More industry support needed, as four fifths of South East SME manufacturers admit furloughing staff
A new report out today is asking Government for further support if manufacturing SMEs in the South East are going to overcome the delay in…
Companies back apprenticeship investment as West Midlands training provider announces 23 new apprentices
Employers are still investing in apprentices despite the pandemic according to a leading West Midlands training provider.
More industry support needed, as two thirds of East Midlands SME manufacturers admit furloughing staff
A new report out today is asking Government for further support if manufacturing SMEs in the East Midlands are going to overcome the delay in…
We’re all going on a summer holiday – or are we? HR’s new holiday furlough dilemmas and how to solve them
In 2020, holidays and annual shutdowns are presenting HR with some unprecedented dilemmas.
Therme Group UK Appoints Chief Development Officer
Global wellbeing organisation, Therme Group, has appointed Richard Land as Chief Development Officer for its UK business.
TEQ boosted by surge in manufacture of high-quality medical packaging during COVID-19 Pandemic
Leading European thermoformer TEQ has pulled out all the stops to deliver a range of medical packaging solutions for customers working to address critical health…
Coventry engineering firm helps aerospace giant with cutting-edge technology
A leading engineering firm headquartered in Coventry has helped aerospace giant Rolls Royce clean up thanks to some cutting edge technology.
How Siemens apprentices and young engineers used talent and digital tools to make history
Young engineers at Siemens have become part of manufacturing history after playing a major role in the record-breaking ventilator challenge.
Protolabs receives RoSPA Gold Award for keeping employees healthy and safe
World-leading digital manufacturer Protolabs has secured an global accolade for demonstrating excellence in health and safety.
North East businesses warned to beware of supply chain fraudsters
Businesses across the region are being advised to exercise extreme caution after the emergence of a new type of fraud.
SC21 recognition for AS.G companies at virtual FIA
Two precision engineering specialists were recognised for their commitment to quality and delivery performance this week as the Farnborough International Airshow went ‘virtual’.
Last resort redundancies: plan now, or pay more later?
Last resort redundancies: plan now, or pay more later?
Industrial specialist launches new business to support manufacturers
One of the West Midlands leading industrialists has launched Blanford Fox Business Improvement to help firms navigate their way through Covid-19 and target new growth…
Manufacturing chief urges industry to ‘flex’ its technologies to support Covid-19 recovery
Creating flexible manufacturing facilities will support industry’s recovery from Covid-19 according to the head of one of the UK’s leading engineering experts.
Lift-off as specialist lifting firm doubles turnover following acquisition
North East engineering company JK Lifting Equipment is celebrating a successful first year under new ownership, which has seen the firm double its turnover and…
Wakefield-based Inprotec installs state-of-the-art dust extraction system at UK’s biggest battery recycling centre
Wakefield-based engineering firm Inprotec has completed a significant project to install a state-of-the-art system to capture and safely extract operational dust at the UK’s only…
MyWorkwear joins the fight to help British manufacturers
Local business joins the fight to help British manufacturers Shropshire based workwear provider, MyWorkwear, became a founder member of FactoryNOW this week, a revolutionary new…
Metalforming sector calls for urgent industry stimulus packages and a reverse job retention scheme
A group that represents over 200 companies from the metalforming sector believes the Chancellor has missed an opportunity to protect thousands of manufacturing positions by…
Bid to bring through next generation of Coventry’s STEM professionals
An enterprise competition has been launched to inspire teenagers in Coventry and Warwickshire to consider a career in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM).
Expanding electric loft ladder firm reaching new heights
An expanding electric loft ladder company in Warwickshire is set to go up in the world Down Under after receiving funding from a new scheme.
Automation arrives at sheet metal firm
Highly skilled manufacturer Salamander Fabrications has welcomed an automated laser and integrated handling system – from Switzerland and Italy – to cut and process sheet…
Aerospace specialist targets medical and defence sectors with latest acquisition
A £43million critical supplier to the aerospace sector has made its latest acquisition, as it looks to target new opportunities in the defence and medical…
South East set to take advantage of new £6.5m boost for SME manufacturers looking to recover from Covid-19 impact
Small to Medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in the South East are being urged to take their share of a £6.