A new study of manufacturers – from all sectors of industry – has revealed a huge call for National Insurance contributions (NICs) and the employee rights bill to be reversed ahead of this week’s budget. 88% of the companies questioned by personalised workwear specialist MyWorkwear would like to see a U-turn by the Chancellor, with […]
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Three rising stars of industry from Scotland were among the big winners at the 13th annual Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) Training & Development Awards at Glaziers Hall in London. Fallon Campbell, Michael Horgan and Annalise Clark each picked up an award at a prestigious ceremony to honour the very best of engineering construction talent in […]
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RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of environmental and engineering solutions, has significantly strengthened its presence in the UK transport infrastructure sector with the acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure from Sullivan Street Partners. Octavius is one of the UK’s leading civil engineering and electrification transport infrastructure businesses, with over 700 employees working across rail […]
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The UK’s last remaining producer of flat rolled aluminium coils is calling for ‘certainty’, urgent help to mitigate rising energy prices and immediate industrial support ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget next week. Bridgnorth Aluminium, which employs over 300 people at its extensive production facility in Shropshire, believes the metals and manufacturing sectors also need to […]
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Technology is as much a part of the modern factory as the walls and machinery. But with industrial technology, control software and ancillary services development accelerating at breakneck speed, assessing and justifying the cost becomes more complex. Typical value calculation methods like cost-based analysis are fine for traditional upgrades to factory and plant systems. But […]
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Made in Britain accreditation “reassures international buyers that they’re investing in something expertly made” A Made in Britain member has hailed the UK Government’s first major trade mission to India as an “incredible export opportunity” for British manufacturers, underlining the growing potential for UK-made products in one of the world’s fastest-expanding economies. Dulas, an engineering […]
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The Sustainable Manufacturing Strategies Summit will return to Amsterdam in November 2026, bringing together senior manufacturing leaders and sustainability innovators for two days of insight-driven collaboration. This year’s theme, “Real Conversations. Real Opportunities.”, underscores the summit’s commitment to moving beyond discussion and toward measurable sustainability outcomes. Designed for organisations driving ESG, net-zero and operational transformation, […]
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In modern agriculture, precision is everything. From planting schedules to fertilizer applications, farmers are constantly looking for ways to enhance productivity and reduce waste. At the heart of this push for efficiency is equipment like the seed drill, a staple in mechanized farming. However, the performance of this equipment depends heavily on the quality and […]
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Insights from industry leaders like Rolls-Royce reinforced the shared ambition for sustainability across aerospace and beyond. In October, PCD tooling specialists and the UK’s largest diamond tool manufacturer, Exactaform, joined more than 400 leading manufacturing suppliers and over 9,000 engineering professionals at 2025’s Advanced Engineering event held at the NEC in Birmingham. Across two action-packed […]
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SMEs discover how additive manufacturing is reshaping production, efficiency and innovation SME manufacturers came together to see how 3D printing is accelerating a new wave of innovation across UK industry. The event, delivered by robotics integration specialist CNC Robotics in partnership with Made Smarter North West, gave businesses a hands-on look at how robotic additive […]
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