A new platform designed to simplify recruitment and support job seekers looking for apprenticeships and graduate roles could help to address challenges of finding talent and encourage more young people into Scotland’s manufacturing and engineering sector. The Manufacturing Skills Academy at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde and part […]
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At the British Water Micropollutants Conference 2024, which took place in London on 8 February, keynote speakers from the UK’s Environment Agency called for a cross-industry approach to tackling the issue. John Collins, deputy director of evidence assessment and evaluation at the Environment Agency, said that despite having one of the most robust pollutants testing […]
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With rising energy costs placing considerable pressure on UK manufacturers, government measures such as the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) have offered some welcome relief. But, with the EBD scheme due to end in March ‘24, how will British manufacturers continue to control overheads while remaining competitive against cheaper manufacturing capabilities overseas? Graham White, Managing […]
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British Automation & Robot Association (BARA), organisers of Automation UK, are excited to announce the opening of visitor registration for this year’s event. The popular show will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June 2024. Last year was the inaugural Automation UK and it proved to be a massive success with over […]
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GOLDBECK SOLAR Investment, the investment company of the internationally leading GOLDBECK SOLAR Group specializing in the turnkey construction of industrial, commercial, and large-scale photovoltaic plants, has with its partner Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) successfully sold the Joffre solar park in Alberta Canada with a total capacity of 61 MWp to Concord Green Energy. PACE Canada […]
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An Aston University degree apprenticeship student has been announced as the winner of a national apprenticeship competition. Billy Gamov, who is studying engineering and is due to graduate this year, has been named as the Alstom Apprentice of the Year 2024. Alongside his studies he works full-time for the transport company as an engineering product delivery apprentice […]
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The aerospace and automotive sectors have joined forces to enhance industry diversity and equality and address the advanced manufacturing skills gap with a new employment programme, funded by the engineering and manufacturing skills charity Enginuity. In partnership, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and ADS, trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security […]
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Logic-i, the commercial, planning, and project management specialist, has agreed an exclusive partnership with expanding Tulway Engineering. The Yarm-based consultancy will provide its expertise in contract management, planning and project controls to the Merseyside-headquartered mechanical engineering group across its nationwide projects. With an order book forecast to exceed £5m during the first quarter of 2024 […]
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The industry’s leading showcase for robotics and automation solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations has expanded its programme, resulting in an exhibition packed with more shows, innovation, insights and inspiration than ever before. Robotics & Automation 2024 offers unprecedented opportunity for those looking to stay one step ahead in a competitive global market place. […]
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Alchemy Metals today launched their new trading name of Waste Mission. The rebrand enables the family run waste management supplier to champion sustainable waste management for the industrial and manufacturing sectors. With a mission to make the world a few shades greener, Waste Mission is dedicated to turning complex industrial waste challenges into sustainable solutions. […]
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