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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. Nearly three quarters of businesses surveyed said they felt there was a lack of government support to address skills shortages following the budget last year, whilst only a third believe the Industrial Strategy […]

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Compact Lift vertical storage systems help DK Jones Manufacturing store 90 tonnes in 1/10th of the space

Four automated vertical lift modules supplied by Randex transformed storage capacity while freeing up valuable production space. The industrial challenge: scaling without moving When DK Jones Ltd initiated a major facility refurbishment and expansion programme, the operations team faced a classic industrial bottleneck: how to dramatically increase storage capacity for heavy, mixed-size components without expanding […]

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Steel River Quay Secures Top UK Ports Innovation Award

Steel River Quay has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading port operators after securing the prestigious UK Ports Innovation Award 2026, celebrating excellence in smarter, safer and more sustainable operations. The award was presented at a high-profile industry ceremony hosted by UK Ports on 19th March at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, bringing together senior leaders, innovators […]

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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. Sgorran, which was founded by industry experts Kristian Clezy and Gordon Jeffrey, is looking to scale-up production of its groundbreaking Inoca machines by tapping into the outsourcing capabilities of PP Control & Automation. The […]

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New AI Platform Slashes Competitor Intelligence Costs for UK Businesses

As UK businesses enter critical H2 planning cycles, a groundbreaking AI research platform launches today to deliver enterprise-grade competitive intelligence at a fraction of traditional costs. Clientintel.ai transforms how businesses, agencies, investors and analysts monitor competitor activities, turning weeks of research into minutes of validated insight. Clientintel.ai removes the fluff and delivers actionable intelligence that […]

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Desoutter bridges manual and automated assembly with new EIDS Series

 Low torque transducerised screwdrivers provide high-precision fastening with seamless integration into fixtured and automated systems ~  Industrial assembly solutions specialist Desoutter has launched its new EIDS Series of low torque transducerised screwdrivers, delivering enhanced precision, traceability and usability for manufacturers operating in high-value, low-torque applications. Engineered to evolve alongside the production environment, the series provides […]

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Quartzelec delivers growth in revenue, profit and order book in 2025

Turnover up 6% to £93.8m, profit before tax up 12% to £10.2m, with a record order intake of £99.4m providing strong forward visibility Quartzelec, the independent electrical engineering services provider supporting industry, infrastructure and commercial markets across the UK and internationally, has reported another year of growth for the year ended 30 September 2025. Growth […]

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