In-Comm Training reveals 130 apprenticeship vacancies as competition rises for this year’s talent

One of the West Midlands leading training providers is heralding an Apprenticeship boom from employers as they strive to act quickly to find solutions to growing recruitment issues. Gareth Jones, Managing Director at In-Comm Training, believes firms are facing a race to find the talent they need, with job vacancies at a record high and […]

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£250,000 ‘Worcester Presses’ investment helps Cotmor move forward with ambitious expansion plans

A £250,000 investment drive with Worcester Presses is helping a leading Black Country metal pressing specialist take advantage of new domestic and reshoring opportunities. Cotmor Tool & Presswork, which employs 16 people at its Brierley Hill factory, has seen sales soar to £2m following the easing of lockdown and is now setting its sights on […]

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Research and Development for the Manufacturing and Engineering Industries Explained

Manufacturing/engineering firms could claim tens of thousands back in tax relief  The HMRC Research and Development Tax Scheme was created to encourage business innovation and stimulate the economy, through supporting firms to bring new products and services to market.  Yet, due to time constraints, lack of awareness and doubts around eligibility or the legitimacy of the […]

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European thermoplastic honeycomb technology the Japanese way – EconCore celebrates 15 years with Gifu Plastic

EconCore, world leader in technologies for economic honeycomb sandwich production is celebrating its 15th year of licensing partnership with Gifu Plastic Industry Co., a specialist producer of polypropylene honeycomb panels. The partnership combines the best of European technology with Japanese relentless determination to produce some of the most versatile honeycomb panels in the world. Gifu […]

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Company receives TechWorks 2021 Award for ‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’ in recognition of the contribution made by the HORIBA UK team

– HORIBA UK announces that it has won the TechWorks 2021 Award for ‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’. This is in recognition of significant business improvements achieved thanks to the contributions made by all of its 180 employees at its Northampton based site, where it manufactures analytical and measurement instruments for multiple markets. Employee driven […]

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Pharma’s future is at the edge

According to ABI Research, pharmaceutical manufacturers will spend USD 1.2 billion on data analytics by 2030. The industry is accustomed to one way of operating — large batch size production. As pharmaceutical production moves to a more personalized approach, manufacturers may struggle to keep pace and remain agile. How can the industry catch up? Here […]

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AMCs: Driving sustainability and performance in electric motors

With COP26 placing the industrial sector under greater scrutiny, engineers and manufacturers are tasked with seeking out lighter weight products and developing efficient electric sources of power to cut fuel consumption and emissions. Emerging developments in advanced materials technology and manufacturing solutions means it is now possible to achieve some of these high-level targets whilst […]

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