Robotics and Automation specialist YASKAWA is making a significant investment in its UK operations with the opening of a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sunderland. The new, state-of-the-art 35,000sq ft. facility at Hillthorn Park is adjacent to Nissan UK and the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) and illustrates a continuation of Yaskawa’s ambitious expansion […]
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Produmax, a pioneering aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Bradford, is excited to announce its integration with the rapidly expanding ASG Group, based in Manchester, United Kingdom. ASG Group are a fast-growing global aerospace manufacturing conglomerate with nine locations across the UK, Germany, and India led by Managing Director Simon Weston. Produmax employs around 90 people and […]
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More than 100 people went back in time recently to celebrate the 15th birthday of industrial specialist MET Recruitment. The Dudley-based company, which provides temporary and permanent staff for manufacturing clients, took over the Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) to mark the big anniversary alongside staff, clients, suppliers and long-term partners. Employees Salli Gage, Stephanie […]
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One of Kent’s leading food manufacturers has been shortlisted in the prestigious Manufacturer MX Awards 2023. Nim’s Fruit Crisps, which employs 22 people at its purpose-built factory in Sittingbourne, will now go head-to-head with six outstanding companies for the ‘Manufacturing in Action’ category, including Leonardo, LUSH Cosmetics and Ox Delivers. Established by entrepreneur Nimisha Raja, […]
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New figures reveal impact of North West technology adoption programme after four years A pioneering programme helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m, new figures reveal. It comes as businesses across the region mark National Manufacturing Day […]
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Haider Al Kaleedy, Manager, Visual Components The manufacturing sector is undergoing transformative change. The rise of Industry 5.0 has reflected the trend towards a working environment that places humans at the forefront, as well as circular production models to help ensure a sustainable future. But there’s a significant amount of work to be done before […]
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One of the manufacturing sector’s fastest growing recruitment firms is celebrating its 15th birthday in style after seeing revenue pass the £8m mark. MET Recruitment, which supplies thousands of industrial workers every year, has overcome the shackles of the pandemic and a rapidly diminishing candidate pool to win a string of new contracts. The company […]
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Local technology consortium Smart Nano NI has launched a new accelerator programme led by Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, to transform the manufacturing landscape across Northern Ireland. The Smart Manufacturing accelerator will provide an opportunity for manufacturers to learn about and experiment with emerging technologies, in a bid to improve efficiency and […]
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Jean-Baptiste Souppez has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship He is a senior teaching fellow in mechanical, biomedical and design engineering Jean-Baptiste has been recognised for his significant impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession in higher education. A senior teaching fellow at Aston University has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for his […]
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Rhodes Interform, the UK manufacturer of hot and cold forming equipment for metals and composites, has secured a new contract with Cascade (UK) Limited to produce a bespoke twin press facility for forging forklift truck forks. Cascade UK is part of Cascade Corporation, a leading manufacturer of material handling products. Rhodes Interform will manufacture a […]
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