Monthly Archives: September 2011

Yorkshire company nominated for Made by Britain project

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Yorkshire manufacturing firm Hiley Engineering, which designs and fabricates bespoke conveyor systems for the food industry – has been nominated for the government’s ‘Made by Britain initiative in recognition of its manufacturing abilities by Halifax Labour MP Linda Riordan. Recently … Continue reading →

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Automotive Innovation Award finalists announced

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has unveiled the six shortlisted entries for its 2011 Automotive Innovation Award showcasing cutting-edge R&D work taking place in the UK automotive industry. Now in its second year, the Award, which was … Continue reading →

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Bentley’s new engineering boss to bring ‘new ideas and technology’

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Crewe-based luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors announced today (28 September)the appointment of 53 year-old Rolf Frech (pictured) as its new Board Member for Engineering. Frech joins from Porsche AG where he was Director for Complete Vehicle Engineering and Quality. Frech … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Irn-Bru to move south

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

The Scottish soft drinks manufacturer A. G. Barr revealed today (27 September) that it is to open a new factory in the south of England to come on stream during 2012/2013. The Cumbernauld, Glasgow-based company, which makes the iconic fizzy … Continue reading →

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Lightning bolted on to Midlands manufacturing group

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

A new member, Lightning Aerospace, is the latest company to join the ranks of the Midlands Assembly Network (MAN) – the group of sub-contract manufacturers focused on inter-trading, sharing best practice and winning new business in the commercial, nuclear and … Continue reading →

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EEF hits out at European legislation

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Ahead of today’s publication of the latest progress report on red tape, UK manufacturers have urged the government to redouble its efforts to reduce the burden of regulation to help get the economy growing and has hit out against more … Continue reading →

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UK automotive manufacturing growth picks up

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Latest figures show the UK car manufacturing rose 10.7% in August and is up 4.4% over the first eight months of 2011. Commercial vehicle output grew 9.3% in August, but remains down 4.0% over the January-August period. UK engine production … Continue reading →

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Manufacturers turning to service, say Cambridge boffins

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Cambridge scholars have asserted that UK manufacturers are increasingly becoming a part of what has long been regarded as a rival service sector – a shift which they believe presents “significant opportunities”. New research led by Professor Andy Neely (pictured), … Continue reading →

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Investment drive boosts Midlands PCB manufacturer

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Investment in the latest technology is giving a UK manufacturer of printed circuit boards a competitive edge with the boast that it now has the fastest turnaround time in the industry. Wrekin Circuits, which is part of the Midlands Assembly … Continue reading →

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Bid for £8bn boost to UK marine industry

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

This week’s Southampton Boat Show (pictured) saw Business Minister Mark Prisk launch the Marine Industries Growth Strategy – the first ever integrated UK strategy for the marine industries. The new strategy which aims to increase the value of the marine … Continue reading →

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