Manufacturing’s growth is being hamstrung by an out-of-date Apprenticeship Levy scheme that is failing to address key labour shortages in the workforce. Rachel Eade MBE, Chair of the UK Metals Council, is calling on the Government to review the current system, tearing up the unnecessary bureaucracy and ensuring that entry level apprenticeships benefit from the […]
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A major disruptor to the packaging sector is celebrating a big birthday in style after seeing turnover rise to £18m. Lesters turned 40 years old in May and the management team immediately signalled its intention for further investment, building on the £7m acquisition of two state-of-the-art TCY large format casemakers that have revolutionised production at […]
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Magnetic Analysis Corp. (MAC®) is celebrating its 95th Anniversary in business this month, a milestone that commemorates nearly a century of service to the metals industry. The company, which was founded in a small facility in Long Island City, New York, in 1928, is a recognized global leader in nondestructive testing. Today, operating on an […]
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Collaboration was the key to success for the seven winners of the 2023 Lighthouse Awards, which were presented during BlueTech Forum in Edinburgh, Scotland. Pioneers and visionaries within the water sector were recognised at a ceremony held at the National Museum of Scotland on 17th May. Projects for the oil & gas, food & beverage, […]
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Chesterfield based family-owned manufacturer CBE+ Ltd have made a major £2 million investment in plant to assist in their continued impressive growth journey, by developing and installing Europe’s first robotic automated Electroless Nickel Plating line. This new manufacturing capability will allow the company to undertake a range of innovative projects at its Chesterfield base, including the […]
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Automation UK, the new exhibition highlighting the importance of robotics and systems integration to the future growth of the UK economy, is poised to be a sell-out event as the countdown to the show enters its final weeks. Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena, between 20th-21st June 2023, the unique event highlights the […]
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New Developments and Full Liner Offer alongside Rebranded Products – Doosan Bobcat is showcasing a range of new material handling equipment at the LogiMAT 2023 Exhibition from 25-27 April 2023 at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Germany, on Stand No B57 in Hall 9, hosted by Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV). The LogiMAT stand is […]
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Discover the latest industry insights and trends at Excel London on 21 & 22 September 2023 As one of the world’s most connected venues, getting to ExCeL couldn’t be easier Event organisers are already fielding huge demand from potential exhibitors and visitors PROPER snacks founder Cassandra Stavrou, Liz Earle MBE and Candy Kittens co-founder Jamie […]
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Veteran engineer and popular Northern Soul DJ celebrates major work milestone in style One of the UK’s longest serving engineers celebrated 76 years working in industry this week and insisted he wants to carry on until he is 100. Vic Sutton, a Calibration Engineer at harness and wiring looms specialist Teepee Electrical in Bloxwich, turned […]
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Our Editor, Maria Lapthorn, is taking on a challenge of a lifetime, trekking through the French Alps to raise money for the incredible charity, Coppafeel! Any donations would be very gratefully received to support Coppafeel and help stamp out late detection of breast cancer. Please give if you can! From Maria, Editor: “This September I […]
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