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Cumbria Manufacturer Sets New Environmental Standards
Playdale Playgrounds, a leading manufacturer of children’s outdoor playground equipment, has successfully achieved Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody Certification, marking a significant sustainability…
Grainger & Worrall’s diversification strategy pays off with £30m push into aerospace, defence and energy
Securing more than £30m of new orders in defence, energy and aerospace is helping one of Bridgnorth’s largest employers bounce back from a tough trading…
Bridgnorth Aluminium electrifies its diversification strategy with major US deal
The UK’s last remaining aluminium rolling mill is increasing its growing impact in electrification after signing a landmark transatlantic deal with Lotte Aluminium Materials USA.
Access to high-quality customs data both a challenge and opportunity for major European firms, survey reveals
Access to high-quality customs data is presenting both a significant challenge and opportunity for major European manufacturing and retail companies, a new survey has revealed.
One Million and Counting: Russell Roof Tiles Celebrates Major Production Milestone
Russell Roof Tiles is celebrating the production of its one millionth Bute3® tile, marking a huge milestone for the innovative tile, which has rapidly become…
Call for closer trading ties as London hosts major European fastener manufacturer’s assembly
Influential leaders from the European fastener sector were in London recently to discuss the need for greater collaboration, sovereign production and the threat of cheap…
New campaign launched to create more female role models in engineering and manufacturing
“We don’t want to be seen as the exception, we want to be seen as the rule,” is the clear message coming from women in…
Metals firms wanted as major industry survey launches
A major new survey to capture the latest views of the UK Metals sector has been launched – at a time that many bosses believe…
New jobs for Lesters Logistics as it enjoys ‘3PL’ boost across medical, healthcare and construction
One of the UK’s leading full-service third-party logistics (3PL) providers is on a recruitment drive after increasing its presence in the medical, healthcare and construction…
Frederick Cooper hails impact of £400,000 Learning Academy as potential blueprint for easing the ‘NEET’ issue
A Birmingham manufacturer is urging more companies to follow its lead to ensure we avoid a ‘lost generation’ of talent.
North West chemical manufacturer and distributor strengthens team with seven new appointments
Bury’s Rakem Group has strengthened its team with seven new appointments across its chemical manufacturing and distribution operations.
Swedish Workplace Supplier AJ Products Opens First UK Showroom
In a sector where online-only procurement dominates, the new UK site gives businesses hands-on access to a wide selection of the AJ Products range.
New ‘ecosystem offer’ boxes off record year for Lesters
A string of new contracts for clients in automotive, 3pl and e-commerce has helped a large packaging specialist record the busiest twelve months in its…
Barometer reveals lack of faith in government skills approach amidst a significant drop in planned apprenticeship recruitment
Engineering and manufacturing leaders have revealed the toughest ‘skills’ picture yet in the latest annual Training Barometer released by In-Comm Training today.
How Regional Factories Keep Shelves Stocked When Paperwork Multiplies
Regional factories now have one more thing sitting on the production desk.
Multimodal Debut for Ground Engineering Firm Amid Concern Over Warehouse Subsidence
Ground engineering and void specialist Mainmark UK will make its first appearance at Multimodal 2026 as the business looks to raise awareness of a growing…
PTC’s Codebeamer powers Mazda’s software-defined vehicle development
London-based PTC has announced that Mazda Motor Corporation has selected its Codebeamer Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solution to support its software-defined vehicle development (SDV).
Manufacturing deal set to help fish vaccination specialist scale-up
A leading aquaculture specialist – that is changing the way fish are vaccinated safely – has signed a major manufacturing deal.
Southgate Global Launches Full-Service Asset Tracking Solution to Cut Costs in the Warehouse and Wider Supply Chain
As geopolitical tensions result in rising costs across the supply chain, Southgate Global continues to help customers improve efficiency and reduce their spend through its ongoing…
Cumbrian Manufacturer Releases Inclusivity “Playground-in-One” to Address UK’s Barriers to Play
Cumbria-based Playdale Playgrounds, one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of children’s outdoor play equipment, has launched Fuse™ – the first in a ‘new…
A pragmatic approach to sustainability is shaping UK manufacturing SME’s
An overview of small business sentiment by Joanna Morris, Head of Insight at Novuna Business Finance Manufacturing SMEs are operating in an environment defined by…
Clarity Plastics builds for the future with 1500 tonne press investment
A specialist plastic injection moulder is investing in its biggest ever press to support new growth opportunities in the building and facilities sector.
£1m boost as Carfulan hails best ever MACH appearance
One of the UK’s leading providers of advanced manufacturing solutions has hailed its best ever MACH after securing nearly £1m of new orders.
Bute3® Boost: Product Innovation is Winning for Housebuilders
Russell Roof Tiles has spent years refining its innovative approach to concrete roofing, but the launch of the Bute3® tile has reinforced its position at…