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Budget falls short on manufacturing growth, industry leaders warn
Leading figures from Britain’s manufacturing sector have delivered a damning verdict on the Chancellor’s Budget, warning it fails to address the fundamental challenges facing the industry. Despite limited measures on energy costs and skills development, manufacturing bosses say increased taxation, continued bureaucracy and insufficient support for innovation are all major concerns which will undermine business […]
Manufacturing
British Steel increases production after signing £70M export deal for Nigeria
British Steel is increasing production after securing one of its largest ever export orders – a £70-million contract for port redevelopments in Nigeria. The agreement, with Hitech Construction Africa Ltd, will see British Steel supply 120,000 tonnes of steel to help modernise the Tin Can Island and Lagos Apapa port complexes It is one of […]
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Alloy Wire International to toast its 80th birthday at Wire 2026
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision drawn, flat and profile wire is set to celebrate 80 years in the sector when it returns to Wire 2026 next month. Alloy Wire International (AWI), which supplies customers across more than 50 countries, is looking to showcase its unrivalled 3-week delivery lead times and increased capacity […]
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Major Zero-Finding Nadcap Accreditation Achievement for UK metrology experts
In a significant milestone for UK-based metrology specialist AddQual, the Derby-based firm has successfully completed its most recent Nadcap audit for 3D Structured Light (3DSL) measurement with zero major and zero minor findings. This rare accomplishment positions AddQual among an elite group of organisations globally that operate at the highest levels of compliance, precision, and […]
Lancashire firm celebrates 98 percent employee satisfaction
Lancashire-based technology firm, Envirovue, is celebrating achieving 98 percent employee satisfaction. The business, which supports manufacturers and utility companies manage waste in smarter ways – cutting costs, saving time and minimising environmental impact, is currently recruiting for a range of roles across account management, compliance and software engineering. After welcoming 12 new members of staff over […]
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The new RSL 200 from Leuze – the smallest safety laser scanner on the market
The RSL 200 from Leuze is the smallest safety laser scanner on the market. It safeguards machines, automated guided vehicles and robots. Thanks to its minimal dimensions, it is very easy to integrate even where space is limited. Minimum size, maximum safety In industrial automation, efficiency and safety must go hand in hand: People, machines […]
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From Madrid to Barbados: How WoHo Transformed its Modular Construction Logistics with Joloda Hydraroll
Joloda Hydraroll has implemented a Hydraulic Skate and Track Loading System to address the challenges of container loading and unloading for WoHo’s prefabricated construction components. WoHo, short for World Home, is a modular construction innovator and manufacturer headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company provides ecological, affordable living and working spaces by prefabricating components in its factory in […]
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Yokogawa optical spectrum analyser proves essential to the characterisation of advanced lasers for quantum computing applications at Vexlum
The promise of quantum computing could extend the potential of digital technology far beyond the capabilities of today’s conventional computers. However, ensuring that quantum computing fulfil its potential requires the deployment of special lasers able to keep emissions at an accurate wavelength in the visible or near-infrared (NIR) spectrums. With such lasers becoming increasingly complex […]
