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Point S International’s inaugural Next Generation Campus has delivered a strategic response to one of the automotive industry’s most pressing challenges: a critical leadership and succession planning crisis that sees only 30% of family businesses survive into the second generation. The three-and-a-half-day immersive programme, held in Provence, France, brought together nearly 70 young professionals from […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

UK medtech firms are being urged to adapt their time-to-market strategies to seize new opportunities and navigate global challenges. Leading medical manufacturing specialist Europlaz believes companies who embrace modular documentation, strategic outsourcing and early regulatory alignment can unlock a competitive advantage against international rivals. Technical Director Ian Goodacre made the rallying call off the back […]

Warehouses, transport hubs and fulfilment centres will be under immense pressure to perform in 2026. But what are the key trends and influences driving change? Craig Davenport, Sales Director at Rushlift sets the scene. Safety first: Going beyond compliance Safety will remain the top priority for businesses operating material handling equipment in 2026. According to […]

Curriculum reform is a key step forward, but stronger industry engagement is vital to close the skills gap, says Kristin Baker, Schneider Electric’s Vice President of Industrial & Process Automation UK & Ireland The government’s decision to update the national curriculum for the first time in over a decade is a key step in the […]

Fagor Arrasate has been selected as a technology supplier for the new aluminum processing facility that Kloeckner Metals is building in Columbus, Mississippi. As part of the first development phase, the company will supply two finishing lines that will be integrated into the plant’s high-automation environment. On one side, a slitting line with a robotic […]

The new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds will become the first of its kind to offer specialist services for MND patients under one roof when it opens later this month. Constructed by Yorkshire-based firm, I&G, part of the wider Sewell Group, the centre which is run by Leeds […]