Monthly Archives: July 2012

Anopol helps Lady Godiva to Olympic fame

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

A Birmingham based metal finishing specialist has grabbed a slice of Olympic history by playing a key role in bringing a spectacular Lady Godiva statue (pictured) to life in the run up to London 2012. An extravagant Imagineer Productions’ Godiva … Continue reading →

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Rolls cements entente cordiale

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

The entente has become a little more cordiale with the signing by Rolls-Royce and Snecma of a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to undertake studies into the next generation of UK and French combat aircraft engines, through their … Continue reading →

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Complex policies hinder manufacturers’ green ambitions – EEF

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Complex, costly and incoherent climate and environment policies are hindering the ambitions of Britain’s manufacturers and “doing little but adding to costs and burdens”, according to the manufacturers’ organisation EEF. In publishing its 2012 Climate & Environment survey, ‘Managing Green … Continue reading →

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London manufacturers top insolvency league

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

The UK manufacturing sector has seen 3,586 firms go under since September 2010 with the London area suffering the biggest regional rise of 50%. In Q2 of 2012 (April to June) there were 8.36% fewer insolvencies in manufacturing but where … Continue reading →

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Advanced apprenticeship registrations on track

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

New data just released reveals that an ambition to double the number of advanced and higher level apprenticeship registrations by 2016 is well on its way to fulfilment. The ambition, voiced a year ago by the National Apprenticeship Service, the … Continue reading →

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London taxi manufacturer renews agreement to distribute Chinese cars

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

London taxi manufacturer Manganese Bronze (MBH) has announced the signing of a one year extension to the agreement it made with Chinese partner Geely last August to potentially distribute the Chinese car manufacturer’s vehicles (pictured) in the UK. Under the … Continue reading →

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‘Stability is the word’ on manufacturing pay settlements – EEF

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Manufacturing pay settlements have remained steady as manufacturers continue to live with uncertainty about the economic outlook and medium-term prospects for demand according to the latest data from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, and JAM Recruitment. According to a survey of … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing people at the heart of cardiovascular disease

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

The incidence of cardiovascular disease is highest among people employed in the manufacturing sector, according to the latest analysis by the life insurance firm Legal & General. The latest of the insurer’s series of analyses of its Group Income Protection … Continue reading →

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Rolls-Royce ‘investing for growth’

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Britain’s blue chip international power systems giant Rolls-Royce said today (26 July) that its new turbine blade casting plant in Rotherham, production facility in Singapore, stator facility in the USA and a new assembly plant for its energy business in … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing enjoys a double dose of good news on jobs

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

The UK manufacturing sector is enjoying a double dose of good news on the jobs front with the transport sectors demonstrating resilience in satisfying demand at home and abroad. Car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) was the first to lead … Continue reading →

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