This Week: The Entire Metals Supply Chain Meets at UK Metals Expo, NEC Birmingham

The UK’s only dedicated metals marketplace returns to the NEC Birmingham this Wednesday and Thursday with over 320 exhibitors and 140 expert speakers, offering solutions for rising costs and supply chain issues featuring Tata Steel, Hydro Aluminium, Bridgnorth Aluminium, EMR, ArcelorMittal and many more. This Wednesday and Thursday, 10th and11th September, the NEC Birmingham will […]

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IGD Launches Allergen Risk Assessment Template to Drive Consistency Across Food Supply Chain  

New guidance developed in consultation with industry leaders aims to transform allergen process management   IGD has announced the launch of its new allergen risk assessment template and accompanying guidance. This significant initiative is set to bring greater consistency in allergen procedures and support improved food safety for allergy sufferers nationwide. With food allergies and intolerances […]

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The perfect fit for bulk packers

Bulk packers stand to reap the full benefits of highly flexible, automated fit-to-size boxing technology by being able to flip from runs of thousands of identical boxes to a variety of individually sized packages, using different flute types, all on the fly. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies A growing number of […]

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BKT earns the highest recognition for the fourth year in a row

‘Excellent Level’ certification has been confirmed again for the year 2025 under the Caterpillar ‘Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER)’ program. Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT), one of the world’s leading Off-Highway tire manufacturers, has been awarded the “Excellence Level” for the fourth consecutive year. The accolade is part of the global Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) program by […]

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Offsite manufacturer expands successful apprenticeship programme

Offsite manufacturing specialist, Premier Modular, has expanded its apprenticeship programme to include three additional business divisions – now offering placements across all business divisions.     Opening up apprenticeships in its commercial, planning and stores teams, Premier Modular is welcoming two quantity surveyors, a document controller and a business admin. This expansion forms part of its long-term […]

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What Manufacturers Can Learn from Recent High-Profile Cyber Attacks

Cyber threats are no longer just an IT issue – they’re a boardroom concern, especially for manufacturers. In recent months, several high-profile cyber-attacks have brought major UK businesses to a standstill – disrupting supply chains, halting production and putting customer data at risk. These incidents are a powerful reminder that cyber threats are growing in […]

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adi Group Celebrates Nine Years of Its Pioneering Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme

Multi-disciplinary firm adi Group is celebrating the beginning of another year of its pre-apprenticeship scheme, which has successfully helped a number of young people embark on a rewarding engineering career. Founder, Alan Lusty, launched the scheme in 2016 with the ambition to revolutionise the future of engineering and help resolve issues around youth skills development […]

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