Business chief and President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Warren East, has received a knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours list for services to the economy and net-zero. An inspiring engineer and leader with a career that spans 40 years, Warren has made significant contributions to the engineering and technology industry. […]
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The festive season is notorious for generating excess waste, with around 30% more produced than at other times of the year. According to government data, the UK throws away enough poultry to make 800 million Boxing Day curries! To help reduce waste, leading waste management company and sustainability expert Waste Mission, is encouraging businesses and […]
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Guests from education, construction, and regional employers joined staff and students for the official opening of Bradford College’s Garden Mills building. A multimillion-pound renovation project has transformed the derelict mill on Thornton Road into a flexible digital, science, and allied health training facility for higher-level students. The 1900s five-storey building opened after months of construction […]
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Stiebel Eltron UK has unveiled an innovative new portable electric heater designed with safety, style and convenience at its heart. The CNS 2000 Plus LCD Move brings to the market a freestanding convector heater, offering a blend of high-performance heating and sleek design, with simple programming and precise control via its large, easy-to-read, LCD screen. […]
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M-Files advocates for improved document management practices amid rising cyberattacks in the manufacturing sector, which uniquely faces the challenge of protecting both digital data and essential physical systems Recent reports highlight a significant rise in cyberattacks targeting UK manufacturers, emphasising the urgent need for these companies to implement secure, centralised information management practices. According to […]
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A leading materials specialist is challenging UK manufacturers to innovate for tomorrow in the pursuit of increased sustainability. Dr Aphrodite Tomou, Head of Technical at Goodfellow, made the rallying call this week and is encouraging companies to consider how they can use new materials to boost the performance of their products whilst also being kinder […]
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With nutrient neutrality requirements being enforced at off-mains properties in areas of England, homeowners need to understand the benefits of non-chemical package treatment plants, writes Andrew Baird, technical director at WCS Environmental Engineering. Nutrient neutrality planning requirements are being put in place in specific parts of England to protect sensitive waters and marine life. For […]
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Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a major milestone – backing North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies. 330 businesses have now secured £7.1m matched funding from the government-funded, industry-backed initiative over the last six years, adopting technologies as diverse as sensors, robotics, 3D printing and […]
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The aerospace industry’s resurgence, marked by renewed confidence and sales growth among the sector’s titans, heralds an era of opportunity for specialised suppliers that form the backbone of this complex ecosystem. From the commanding heights of Boeing and Airbus down to the precision engineering firms that supply them, the recovery narrative is broad-based and inclusive, […]
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“In today’s competitive recruitment landscape, HR teams are under increasing pressure to juggle high numbers of vacancy rates, elevated staff turnover, along with organisational diversity goals,” says Jo Lawrence, Director at the Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC). “As HR teams are under more time and resource pressures, advanced HR tools are no longer just helpful—they’re essential […]
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