As part of its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and impact on the environment, McBride, the leading European manufacturer and supplier of Private Label and Contract Manufactured cleaning products, has appointed Helen Herd as Group Head of Sustainability. Prior to this appointment, Helen was the lead for Product Development and Marketing for the Liquid […]
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Grants totalling c.£1m awarded in 2024 Smiths Group, the industrial technology company, today announces the first round of grants to be awarded to charities around the world through its newly launched charitable foundation. The Smiths Group Foundation is awarding grants totalling c. £1m to charities in several countries. Each donation aligns with Smiths purpose of […]
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Businesses from OEMs down to small subcontract manufacturers are continually demanding ‘one-stop’ solution integrators for the ever increasingly complex manufacturing challenges faced by industry. The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has long been at the forefront of innovation with its high-end multi-axis machining solutions, but now the Wellesbourne company has employed Andrew Smith Hughes to be […]
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ICE President Professor Anusha Shah met the team behind the project during a visit to the North East. Key representatives responsible for the delivery of a major restoration programme on the Tyne Bridge welcomed the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Anusha Shah, for a project tour on March 8. Ahead of work on the […]
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As a company that has continually evolved over the last 40 years to become a leading global force in composite and GRP development and manufacturing, KS Composites is at the very cutting edge of innovation. KS Composites pushes the boundaries in the motorsport, marine, energy, rail, aviation and defence sectors and the Melton Mowbray company […]
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Enginuity, the charity dedicated to supporting UK engineering and manufacturing employers by finding new ways to close skills gaps and open opportunities, is celebrating their 10th annual Skills Awards during Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week on the 5th of June at Birmingham’s NEC. The awards recognise apprentices, pioneers of skills development, and innovative engineers who […]
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Next generation medical technologies with the potential to transform NHS treatments for conditions such as osteoarthritis are being held back by over-complicated regulations and high costs, a leading academic has warned. Almost nine million people in the UK are affected by osteoarthritis where the cartilage between bones – most commonly the knees and hips – […]
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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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