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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Hampson puts ‘heavy emphasis’ on lean manufacturing
The UK-based international aerospace group Hampson Industries said today (30 June) that it was implementing operational improvement strategies, including strengthening its management team, and further deploying its SAP software system. Norman Jordan, the American who was appointed chief executive last … Continue reading
Rolls wins $1bn order from Singapore Airlines
Adding to a slew of recent orders emanating from the Paris Air Show, Rolls-Royce today (30 June) announced that it had won a $1bn (£626m) order from Singapore Airlines to supply Trent 700 engines to power 15 Airbus A330 aircraft, … Continue reading
Posted in Aerospace & defence, Manufacturing management
Tagged Airbus A330, Rolls-Royce, Singapore Airlines, Trent 700
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Senior focuses on operational excellence and raises expectations
What it described as an “ongoing focus on operational excellence” and increases in the build rate of the giant Boeing and Airbus airliners for which it manufactures high tech components is helping Senior plc to higher profits than expected. The … Continue reading
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Government launches ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ campaign
The government’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has today (29 June) launched a ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ campaign to counter what it sees as the manufacturing sector’s old-fashioned image. The campaign is part of the government’s efforts to promote a … Continue reading
Cranfield University to launch new manufacturing MSc
The engineering-centric Cranfield University claims to have cemented reputation as a leader in postgraduate manufacturing education and is bidding to further reinforce its already formidable reputation in the sector. Cranfield, whose School of Management has for more than 20 years … Continue reading
Nissan heads back towards full production
The global car maker Nissan announced today (23 June) that it anticipates a return to full unrestricted production in October, as parts suppliers fully recover from the Japanese earthquake in March. The company – which operates Europe’s most efficient automotive … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, Company results, Finance, Manufacturing management, People, Supply chain
Tagged Ghosn, Nissan
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Manufacturing failures fall
The manufacturing sector has emerged as the best performer according to the latest UK business failures figures. Looking at performance across different sectors, the data compiled by business information provider Equifax shows that manufacturing performed best in the first quarter … Continue reading
£21m boost for Scotland’s manufacturers
Scotland’s manufacturing sector received a significant boost today (23 June) as Scottish Enterprise announced it had helped support the sector generate over £21 million of productivity benefits in 2010/11. Scottish Enterprise highlighted that the benefits were generated by its Scottish … Continue reading
New machine boosts wallpaper manufacturer
Traditional brand success and a new manufacturing machine installed last year at its Loughborough site have helped boost sales by 10% so far this year and make inroads to Russia and China for wallpaper manufacturer Walker Greenbank. The self-styled luxury … Continue reading
