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Flexitallic honours global talent at second annual Solved! Awards
Flexitallic, a global leader in industrial sealing solutions, has announced the winners of its second annual Solved!

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction on £17m Future Technologies Centre
A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony marked a major step forward in the construction of Bradford College’s purpose-built £17m Future Technologies Centre.

PTC partners with Microsoft and Volkswagen Group to develop Codebeamer Generative AI Copilot
London-based PTC is partnering with Microsoft and Volkswagen Group to develop a generative artificial intelligence (AI) copilot based on the PTC Codebeamer® application lifecycle management…

New Milestone for Ravenscraig as Motus Secures Planning for Commercial Vehicle Workshop and Sales Facility
Momentum builds at Ravenscraig, one of Europe’s largest brownfield redevelopment sites, with planning permission now granted for the construction of a 38,000 sq ft commercial vehicle…

Pioneering foundation system from Glasgow-based firm helps speed up housebuilding amid ongoing housing emergency
ABeam proven to lay foundations faster and more sustainably for housebuilders Leading housebuilders have praised Akela Ground Engineering’s pioneering precast beam system for achieving significant…

Engineering specialist expands with double appointment
A rapidly growing engineering and management services consultancy has strengthened its team with a double staff hire after winning more work across the UK.

Telford automotive supplier takes ‘Best of British Casting’ title
A Telford-based automotive specialist, who has seen domestic and global sales rise significantly, has been named as the ‘Best of British Casting Company’ at the…

CBM President hits out at the missing ‘SME’ manufacturing voice as initial business optimism with Labour evaporates
Labour has pulled the red carpet of ‘growth’ from under UK manufacturing following its recent budget and failure to act swiftly on a stalled EV…

Morgan Sindall appointed to phase two of Bradford’s Future Technologies Centre
Morgan Sindall Construction will continue its work with Bradford College following its appointment as contractor for the purpose-built Future Technologies Centre.

Special Metric Materials Unveils new 50,000 SQ FT facility as part of ambitious growth plans
Special Metric Materials (SMM), a Manchester-based independent stockist of metric and ISO stainless steel piping systems, has announced the opening of its brand-new 50,000 sq…

Sciennes Primary School extension officially awarded Passivhaus certification and wins three prestigious industry accolades
A Passivhaus-designed extension to an Edinburgh school has been officially recognised as a first of its kind in the city, receiving recognition for its groundbreaking…

Chancellor’s tax hikes could spark ‘automation’ and ‘outsourcing’ rush in UK manufacturing
Additional tax measures announced in the recent Budget could help trigger a wave of spending in automation and outsourcing according to an industry expert.

Birmingham demolition expert takes top role at the IDE
One of Birmingham’s leading demolition specialists has been appointed as President of the Institute of Demolition Engineers (IDE).

King’s Award presentation marks record year for one of Birmingham’s oldest manufacturers
A new micron precision tooling capability has put a Birmingham manufacturing specialist on course for its best performance in 164 years.

30 ‘common set of skills’ to drive Electrification Skills Network platform launch in 2025
More than 30 ‘common set of skills’ will go live when the UK’s first ever single source of truth for the electrification skills sector is…

Slipstream Design unveils advancement in radar and communication systems
Yorkshire-based wireless and digital product developer, Slipstream Design, has successfully launched a new, cutting-edge radar product at European Microwave Week (EuMW) in Germany.

AWI toasts record-breaking transatlantic sales success
One of the wire sector’s strongest transatlantic partnerships has sealed another record-breaking year in North America.

New Head of Commercial and Head Of Human Resources for 125-year-old British Brand Duckhams Oils
Duckhams, the original British motor oil since 1899, is pleased to welcome two new appointments to its Strategic Leadership Team.

Vikela Marks Major Growth With £1.3m Investment In New Bangor Headquarters
Vikela, an innovative leader in the personal protection equipment industry, has opened new headquarters in Bangor, County Down with an investment of £1.

Black Country manufacturer claims the budget will deliver the opposite of growth
Steve Clarke, Managing Director of cable harness, wiring looms and panel assembly specialist Teepee Electrical, looks back on a ‘growth budget’ that could actually curtail…

Cope Technology’s electric with reshoring win
A leading manufacturer of PCB assemblies is enjoying the fruits of employee-ownership after it reshored a significant product range.

New report calls on more Government funding to help SME manufacturers make the digital skills transformation
Nearly 85% of small to medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) are crying out for more Government funding to help them bridge the digitals skills divide it was…

Successful Sustainable Fuel Trial for Duckhams BTCC Racing Team
The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship has moved closer to a more sustainable future after successfully trialling sustainable fuel in Daryl DeLeon’s Duckhams Racing…

MEC Team Is Strengthened With Trio Of Promotions And Senior Hire
MEC Consulting Group, a specialist, multi-disciplinary technical consultancy with offices in Birmingham, Leicester and Brighton, has strengthened its team with a series of promotions and…