Category Archives: chemical

Exports help PMI rise to show ‘a chink of light in the tunnel’

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Influential new data suggests that UK manufacturing is at least showing signs of stabilising after a rocky few months.  While remaining just below the neutral 50.0 mark, the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a well-regarded bellwether of the sector’s health, … Continue reading →

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Draeger Safety invests for growth

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Draeger Safety UK, which specialises in safety equipment and training for the chemical sector, has announced the completion of a multi-million pound investment in operatoons at its Blyth-based plant in the North East. Draeger, which recently won an IMechE manufacturing … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing insolvencies slow

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

The number of UK manufacturing companies going to the wall continues to be high, remaining in second place only to those in the construction sector. The latest insolvency figures from top four business advisory firm PwC show that manufacturing has … Continue reading →

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Official data records ‘shock’ fall in manufacturing output and exports

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Official UK manufacturing data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today shows both output and exports heading in a downward direction, raising fears of another recession. The index of manufacturing fell by 3.0% in January 2013 when compared with … Continue reading →

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Official data suggests ‘signs of renewed life’ for UK manufacturing

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

New official data shows that the UK manufacturing sector ended 2012 on a high with output up 1.6% in December 2012 compared with November 2012. However, a fall of 1.3% between the third and fourth quarter of 2012 was greater … Continue reading →

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Global manufacturers predict tough times ahead – PwC survey

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Global manufacturing firms are bracing themselves for more tough times ahead, according to a new survey from the business advisory firm PwC. Asked for their perceptions, aspirations and concerns for the industry, manufacturing leaders were particularly sceptical about the economic … Continue reading →

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ONS reports ‘disappointing’ fall in UK manufacturing output

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Official UK manufacturing suffered another disappointing month of contraction in November, according to new official figures posted today. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the index of manufacturing falling by 2.1% in November 2012 when compared with … Continue reading →

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New products and markets raise manufacturers’ hopes for growth

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

UK manufacturers are planning a three-pronged attack on the gloomy economic outlook for 2013. According to a new survey from the manufacturers’ organisation EEF, innovation, product development and fresh markets are destined to raise manufacturers’ prospects in 2013. The survey … Continue reading →

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Bürkert moves to new UK HQ

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

The UK division of Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, which manufacturers control and measuring systems for fluids and gases, has moved to a new and “more fit-for-purpose” headquarters in Cirencester having found its previous Stroud location too limiting. The company said … Continue reading →

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Government supply chain awards to support over 2000 manufacturing jobs

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

The government has announced that the successful bids from round one of its £125 million Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) are projected to create or safeguard over 2,160 jobs supported by approximately £80 million of joint public and private … Continue reading →

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