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One of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship providers is urging companies in the Black Country, Birmingham and Shropshire to continue tapping into a 200-strong talent pool to help ease recruitment worries. In-Comm Training, which operates two state-of-the-art technical academies in Aldridge and Telford, had the biggest collection of young people looking for vocational […]

Digital drive, backed by Made Smarter, unites five companies on one industrial estate to embrace technology for growth and job creation A ripple effect of digital transformation is sweeping through a rural industrial estate where five manufacturers are modernising operations with support from Made Smarter. The government-funded programme, which helps SMEs adopt technologies and embrace […]

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 […]

One of Shropshire’s largest employers is heading to the UK Metals Expo in September with the launch of its next recruitment drive and an important message to government. Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), which is Britain’s only fully integrated producer of flat rolled aluminium coils, is looking to fill 10 positions at its expansive site in Bridgnorth […]

A project using large-scale additive manufacturing to produce shipbuilding components has completed its second phase, with results showing strong potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, secure supply chains and deliver significant economic benefits for the maritime sector. The project’s redesigned metal component – a topology optimised tapping ring – delivered a 10% reduction in emissions, […]

More than 1,500 school children will be given a hands-on introduction to vital trades as one of the largest ever skills events takes place in Lincolnshire from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September. Now in its 21st year, the event at Lincolnshire Showground will showcase careers in the construction and engineering construction industries with practical […]

Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has partnered with STEM Returners for the second time, reaffirming its commitment to supporting engineering professionals in returning to work in manufacturing after a career break. The new programme includes roles based around the UK and is open to professionals with any length of career break. STEM Returners will source the […]

Train maker Siemens Mobility and partners have celebrated the success of the first year of a pioneering programme at a major manufacturing site, supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enter the world of work.  The supported internship programme has seen five young people benefit from extensive support and guidance to gain […]

University of Warwick study identifies key barriers and outlines path for digital transformation in UK steel industry An innovative study supported by the InterAct programme has developed a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel sector’s transition to net zero. Developed by a team of academics from the University of Warwick, the research identifies […]