By Andrew Leah, General Manager of Duraproducts This year’s Water Saving Week, 12 -16 May, has the theme of ‘small waste, big impact’ and is a reminder that even small everyday habits towards water conservation can lead to meaningful lasting change. With climate pressures and unpredictable weather patterns growing, water is increasingly recognised as a […]
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To support airports in designing energy-efficient baggage handling systems, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offers the NORD ECO service. The North German company thus makes a significant contribution to achieving the climate targets in this sector. NORD is a system supplier of innovative drive solutions for more than 100 industries. With the NORD ECO service, the drive specialist has already […]
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Attributed to Julie Chapman, Head of Manufacturing and Engineering, Duncan & Toplis As technology evolves over time, it is crucial that business practices follow suit so they are not left behind by competitors who are more welcoming of digital advancements that can free up valuable resources and company time. In July 2020, the European Commission […]
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University of Salford joins Manchester Metropolitan University to empower and inspire 40 new companies The University of Salford has joined forces with Manchester Metropolitan University to equip more SME manufacturers with the strategies and skills needed to thrive in the digital age. The universities have been named as delivery partners for Made Smarter’s Leading Digital […]
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The global energy landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the increased adoption of renewable energy sources and the drive for a more sustainable future, the demand for efficient energy storage has never been greater. Enter Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) the backbone of modern energy infrastructure, ensuring stability, resilience, and efficiency in power […]
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A Midlands based market leader in steel fabrication has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its outstanding commitment to Sustainable Development. Fabweld Steel Products is one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise announced today (Tuesday, May 6). Now in its 59th year, […]
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The trade organisation representing British manufacturers has seen a surge in membership applications in the last month, as interest in ‘buying British’ grows. In the month following the introduction of new tariffs on imported goods into America, the internationally recognised trademark, Made in Britain has seen a 20% increase in the number of companies applying […]
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Following extensive flooding caused by Storm Babet in October 2023, the ground floor of the Framlingham Technology Centre (FTC) has officially reopened after a £720,000 refurbishment, marking the beginning of a new era of home-grown innovation, skilled local jobs, and economic growth in East Anglia. The storm inflicted major damage to the ground floor, disrupting operations and forcing businesses to […]
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A Black Country testing specialist is celebrating its 5th birthday in style by committing to reaching £1m+ sales over the next twelve months. Staht, which was created by former 3M Global Product Manager Rob Hirst, is revolutionising the way construction and safety sectors complete pull-testing and proof loading testing for fixings and safety eye bolts. […]
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Leading precision aerospace subcontract specialist ASG Arrowsmith, part of the Manchester based ASG Group, has significantly enhanced its machining capabilities with a recent investment in two new multi-spindle CNC machines. A new Doosan DNM4500 – 4th generation multi axis machining centre and a state-of-the-art Doosan DVF 5000 vertical 5-axis machining centre have now arrived and […]
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