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CBM welcomes Industrial Strategy that promises to slash energy costs and boost manufacturing competitiveness

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has heralded the Government’s new Industrial Strategy as the most joined-up and manufacturing-focused plan it has seen in years. The ten-year vision includes the launch of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, which will see a reduction in electricity costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour for energy-intensive sectors, such as the […]

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Space businesses react as UK government unveils Industrial Strategy

Space business leaders say the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, “sets the stage for timely and meaningful discussion at next month’s UK Space Conference”. As UK Space Conference prepares to convene on 16–17 July in Manchester, UK space business leaders have voiced broad support for the UK government’s new industrial strategy. The Industrial Strategy names space […]

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Offsite manufacturer delivers 500th Timpson kiosk

Leading East Yorkshire offsite manufacturer, Premier Modular, has delivered its 500th retail kiosk for Timpson, the UK’s leading retail service provider. This marks a significant milestone in the two companies’ partnership that has spanned over 14 years.  As the sole supplier of modular retail kiosks to Timpson, Premier Modular has now delivered circa 8,500 sq […]

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Career mentor recognised with prestigious medal

A mentor with more than two decades of engineering experience has been recognised for his dedication to helping others. Paul Pankhurst of civil engineering firm Tony Gee and Partners was presented with the Phil Tindall Memorial Medal for mentoring by the Rochester Bridge Trust, at an awards evening hosted by the Worshipful Company of Engineers. […]

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HALIJAH ENGINEERS HER DREAM CAREER

Halijah Idris has come a long way in her pursuit of a career in construction. In 2023, she relocated from Malaysia to the UK to take up her current position as a formwork design engineer at Doka’s Sittingbourne site. This Q&A provides an enlightening insight into the challenges Halijah’s faced in achieving her professional goal. […]

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Razor sharp export approach leads to £4m Egyptian order for Brandauer

A Birmingham manufacturer has sealed a £4m export order that will see it play a crucial role in developing the male grooming products of the future. Brandauer, which employs 64 people at its world class factories in Newtown and Aldridge, will stamp ultra-thin stainless-steel components for use in disposable razors produced by LORD International in […]

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Engineering a Future That Works for Everyone

I’ve always been interested in how things work. I originally thought I’d study Applied Physics but after some reflection, engineering made more sense. It offered practical application, a clearer path into industry and broader career options. I studied a wide range of disciplines before specialising in mechanical engineering, which eventually led me to building services. […]

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Steel fabricator’s 50th anniversary provides spark for significant growth

One of the UK’s largest structural steel fabricators is gearing up for a period of major growth as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.  J&D Pierce Contracts, based in Glengarnock, North Ayrshire, is expecting turnover to rise towards £200m as it capitalises on growth in key sectors including data centres, distribution hubs, distilleries, stadia […]

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