Category Archives: Company results

Rolls continues growth with new factory

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Britain’s blue chip aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has reported the start of construction of its new state-of-the-art core manufacturing facility in Derby that will produce reactor cores for the UK’s current and future submarines programme. The commencement of work at Derby … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing jobs go as Bosal UK ceases production

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Bosal (UK), one of the country’s largest manufacturers of aftermarket vehicle exhaust systems has ceased production with the loss of more than 100 jobs, it was announced today. The unhappy Easter news for the Preston, Lancs-based workers came after administrators … Continue reading →

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Bentley boosted by investment and planning

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

The Crewe-based luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors says that its 2012 performance was boosted by sound investment and product planning. Announcing increased sales and profits, the VW-owned car maker that boasts it is “the leading manufacturer of luxury vehicles” saw … Continue reading →

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Cobham warns on further job cuts

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Despite the success of an operational excellence programme, the British aerospace and defence contractor Cobham has warned that it is “taking further actions to make significant site and headcount rationalisations due to expected volume declines in the US defence/security market”. … Continue reading →

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ABF heads for unexpected profit hike

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

The food manufacturer and cheap fashion retailing giant Associated British Foods (ABF) announced today that it was heading for an unexpected profits boost In a trading statement, the company said the worst UK harvest of recent years resulted in low … Continue reading →

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Rexam savings underpinned by lean manufacturing

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

The global consumer packaging company and former Best Factory Award winner, Rexam, claims that the application of lean manufacturing and six sigma made a significant contribution towards £26m in savings last year. Reporting on the beverage can manufacturer’s performance, chief … Continue reading →

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Rolls secures 2000 jobs and boosts order book

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Ahead of its 2012 results published today, Britain’s blue chip aerospace and defence contractor Rolls-Royce announced a new ten-year contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) that the company says will sustain up to 2000 UK jobs. R-R said the … Continue reading →

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BFA winner continues to invest in plant and people

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

The metrology to medical products group Renishaw has confirmed that it is continuing to invest for growth, despite global economic uncertainties and short-term fluctuations in its business activity levels. Renishaw – whose Woodchester, Gloucestershire facility picked up the Best Electronics … Continue reading →

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Exhausts UK moves towards £1m

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

The implementation of a new dedicated production line for volume manufacturing, the introduction of the workplace organisation method 5S and an ongoing project to deal with back office issues are among the initiatives helping Sheffield-based Exhausts UK towards fresh turnover … Continue reading →

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PCB specialist SMT set for record

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

A £200,000 investment has helped Warwick-based PCB assembly specialist SMT Developments secure its best ever year, with sales up 35% and five new jobs created. SMT, a member of the Midlands Assembly Network (MAN), saw a surge in orders after … Continue reading →

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