Click Here!

Manufacturing News

Diageo restructuring to result in significant job losses
02 Jul 2009 12:55

Diageo, the producer of alcohol brands such as Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Smirnoff, has announced a significant restructuring of its Scottish business which will include the loss of up to 500 jobs.

EEF champions govt assistance for manufacturers
01 Jul 2009 17:09

A new report from the EEF has suggested a need for greater government involvement in assisting the UK manufacturing industry to become more prosperous.

Manufacturing SMEs crippled by ₤1.2bn annual legislation compliance costs
01 Jul 2009 13:01

Figures released yesterday by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) reveal that SMEs in the manufacturing sector are left more than ₤1.2bn out of pocket each year due to complying with government legislation.

UK economy shrinking at record rate
01 Jul 2009 11:53

Statistics released by The Office for National Statistics (ONS) show Britain’s economy having suffered its largest quarterly decline for 51 years between January and March 2009.

Food and drink industry gets on board Govt's packaging strategy
30 Jun 2009 17:56

The Government’s new strategy on packaging, ‘Making the Most of Packaging’, has received an important vote of support from The Food and Drink Federation (FDF).

Defence industry slams debate on military spending
30 Jun 2009 11:00

The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) has criticised Britain’s defence spending and called for a new Strategic Defence Review to be carried out ‘immediately’.

More News

Blogs

Scrappage incentive scheme reactions
02 Jul 2009 12:56

Some of our readers reactions to the governments scrappage scheme.

Scrappage - one month on
25 Jun 2009 16:07

David Raistrick of Deloitte writes on the performance of the UK scrappage scheme...

A tasty package
11 Jun 2009 11:10

FDF director Julian Hunt blogs on exceptional export figures for UK food producers

More Blogs

Get FREE advice from our panel of experts

Got a question? We have an expert who can answer it for you!

Whilst we can’t help you with your matrimonial disputes or how to replace the gearbox on a mark II Fiesta, we will endeavour to answer all of your manufacturing questions.

We will answer every question submitted, and will publish the best questions and answers on the website and in the magazine.

ks_expert


Press Releases

Anglia Business Solutions

On 25th June Anglia Business Solutions hosted and chaired an exclusive breakfast debate for the food...

Autodesk

- Autodesk, Inc. today introduced the latest release of its industry-leading Moldflow software suite...

TXT e-solutions SpA

TXTDEMAND, part of the TXT e-solutions supply chain management (SCM) suite TXTPERFORM, was selected...

Add a Release | Press Releases

Features

Benefits of a single network vendor strategy

One global packaging manufacturer has consolidated its telecoms network to a single provider, producing a 25% annual saving. TM case study: Rexam and AT&T

Don't just tick the boxes

Manufacturers take employee satisfaction and performance appraisals seriously. But a recent survey of appraisals shows that manufacturing consistently scores the lowest in a range of industries. Why? Sarah Coles investigates.

More Features

Case Studies

FFEI
The right image

A new site and a growing range of digital imaging solutions are good news for FFEI, Ruari McCallion learned from John Mortimer.

Thorn Lighting
The light fantastic

Thorn Lighting has improved productivity, cut waste and moved into a new factory in December 2008, without disrupting delivery. Terry Carmichael told Ruari McCallion how it was done.

More Case Studies

Highlights

Leadership and StrategyDesign and InnovationWorld class manufacturingSkills and productivityIT in manufacturingLogistics and supply chainOperations and maintenanceSustainable Manufacturing
awards240x90

12 November 2009, London
We know the economic environment is tough but we also know UK manufacturing is strong and resilient - if there were ever a year when the successes of UK Manufacturing need to be recognised then surely 2009 is it!
Submit an entry!  |  Find out more...

Business Connections

Digital editions

dig_ed_front

Browse the Manufacturer magazine online...
View a preview edition of latest digital edition of the Manufacturer magazine.

Audio and visual

lotus_ad

Video of the week

Will Stirling reports from the Paris Air Show 2009
Will Stirling catches up with -

Mark Butler, CEO, Aero Sekur
Ian Edmondson,...

Other videos

The Design and Development of the Lotus Evora
Tony Shute
Programme Manager, Lotus

Recession Survival - Step up your lean programme
Dan Jones
Consultant, The Lean Enterprise Academy

White papers

Achieve Lean Success

Download this white paper and discover how adopting a lean-centric approach throughout your organisation can achieve lean success.

Supply Chain Solutions

S&OP – Integrated Supply Chain Solutions with BOARD and Atos Origin. Download our White Paper to find out more.

Manufacturing Jobs

Continuous Improvement Facilitator
Location - South West
Salary - Competitive Salary + Company Car + Pension + Share Scheme

Head of Safety, Health & Environment
Location - UK wide
Salary - £ Excellent package + benefits

Technical Manager
Location - South
Salary - up to £45,000 + Car + Competitive fringe benefits

More Jobs