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Semta and EEF join forces in skills funding bid

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Two of industry’s most powerful organisations are joining forces with leading employers in a bid to transform how engineering skills and training are delivered and funded. Semta, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies and the manufacturers’ … Continue reading →

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‘UK lags behind European competitors on apprenticeships’ says engineering MD

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Crane manufacturer Liebherr-Sunderland (pictured) has urged UK engineering businesses to upskill to ensure they can compete effectively in high value international markets. Speaking at an event for contract and subcontract manufacturing, Liebherr-Sunderland managing director Ralph Sälzer said: “Unless UK manufacturers … Continue reading →

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Car registration rise prompts warning for manufacturers

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

New UK car registrations rose 3.3% in April – the third, and largest, increase this year with January-April volumes up 1.4% – but prompted a warning for manufacturers SMMT Chief Executive Paul Everett said the strong April new car market … Continue reading →

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Global skill gap leaves 10 million manufacturing positions unfilled

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

The future of global manufacturing is turning into a competition for talent according to a new report, The Future of Manufacturing Opportunities to Drive Economic Growth, released today by the World Economic Forum. The report, produced in collaboration with Deloitte, … Continue reading →

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