Manufacturing news
April 2007
Airbus unveils UK job cuts
Airbus has confirmed further details for job cuts throughout Europe.
30 Apr 2007 15:23
More than half the world to get mobile
Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, expects more than half of the world's population to have a mobile phone before the end of 2007.
27 Apr 2007 8:22
Scottish & Newcastle shares rise
Shares in Scottish & Newcastle, the maker of Foster's, Kronenbourg and Baltika beers, have risen following rumours of a potential takeover bid.
27 Apr 2007 10:00
Education figures encouraging
Science and engineering subjects seem to be striking a chord with young people, who are applying for university places in record numbers
26 Apr 2007 10:14
Official: The car in front really is a Toyota
Now it’s official, the advertising slogan that irritated every non-driver of Japan’s most famous manufacturing and marketing product has come to pass. The car in front really is more than likely to be a Toyota.
24 Apr 2007 15:32
Primark and sugar boost AB Foods
Associated British Foods saw first half profits rise by five per cent to £268 million on sales that were up 12 per cent to £3.2 billion.
24 Apr 2007 7:33
UK manufacturing maintains strong growth
Demand for UK manufactured goods has continued to grow apace, according to the CBI. Confidence is high and manufacturers are rebuilding profit margins.
24 Apr 2007 13:14
Cadbury faces prosecution over salmonella scare
UK-based confectionery giant, Cadbury-Schweppes is to face prosecution over the salmonella contamination found in its chocolate last year.
23 Apr 2007 15:38
UK companies outstrip their European counterparts
The UK's largest companies are continuing to outperform their European competition, with the greatest success going to those investing more in research and development or new equipment.
23 Apr 2007 7:36
UK manufacturing job count continues at all time low
The number of jobs in UK manufacturing held steady at an all time low of just under three million in the three months to February.
19 Apr 2007 9:03
VW profits increase
Volkswagen has seen profits more than double in the first three months of the year, according to first quarter results released today.
19 Apr 2007 10:04
UK factory to make Astra
General Motors has confirmed it will continue to make cars at the Ellesmere Port car manufacturing plant.
18 Apr 2007 14:39
‘Outstanding’ second half for Burberry
Clothing group Burberry has pushed revenues up 20 per cent it said in a second half trading update today.
17 Apr 2007 9:22
e2v profits may be ‘above expectations’
e2v technologies, the specialist developer and manufacturer of high technology components and sub-systems, said today that its profits for the year ended 31 March 2007 may finish up being above expectations.
16 Apr 2007 9:33
Longbridge to roll out 50,000 cars
Nanjing Automotive, the Chinese company which bought MG Rover after it collapsed, has said it plans to increase production at Longridge to 50,000 cars within two years.
16 Apr 2007 16:57
Workers strike at iconic car manufacturer
Aston Martin is facing hundreds of angry workers today in rows over wages.
13 Apr 2007 9:26
Alcoa sees strongest quarter in company history
The Aluminium giant Alcoa has seen profit sore by 9 per cent in results released today
11 Apr 2007 11:35
Battery recall costs Sanyo $17 million
Japan's Sanyo Electric Co announced today that it will lose $17 million to cover the cost of the massive faulty mobile phone battery recall in December last year.
11 Apr 2007 12:01
ACW Technology opens plant in China
Contract electronics manufacturer ACW Technology has opened a new manufacturing plant in China to cut customer costs while still providing a UK sales base.
10 Apr 2007 16:59
Manufacturing output takes a tumble
Manufacturing output has taken its biggest tumble for 18 months, according to the latest official data.
10 Apr 2007 9:01
Morning rise for Durex maker
Shares in SSL International – the maker of Durex condoms – have risen sharply following speculation of a takeover approach.
04 Apr 2007 13:19
Wagon warns on future orders
Wagon plc, Automotive components group Wagon warned today that a tendency among car-makers to manufacturer their own parts may damage its order book two or three years down the track.
04 Apr 2007 15:14
UK manufacturing growth dips
The rate of growth in UK manufacturing activity slowed slightly in March, but remains strong, according to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
03 Apr 2007 10:20
600 Group appoints EEF boss as chairman
Announcing today that it was on course to meet profit expectations for the year to 31 March, the 600 Group took the opportunity to introduce a new chairman and a US disposal.
02 Apr 2007 13:07
Avon still expects return to profits
Avon Rubber plc said today it still expected to return to profitability in the first half of the year and is pinning its hopes on the growth of its respiratory protection business.
02 Apr 2007 12:51
New defence organisation to equip UK forces
In the wake of much criticism about the availability and quality of equipment issued to Britain’s armed forces, the Government today launched a new organisation that will be responsible for more than 40 per cent of the UK’s defence budget.
02 Apr 2007 13:30
A remarkable lean journey – Jaguar Land Rover style
ALLIANCE: High-powered debate on the future of automotive manufacturing in the UK
01 Apr 2007 15:17
Cussons invests £26m in a new UK innovation centre
R&D: Manchester is chosen for international centre of excellence for R&D and manufacturing
01 Apr 2007 15:18
Sunseeker buys new south coast site
MARINE: Demand is on the rise for luxury motor yachts
01 Apr 2007 15:23
William Grant and Mars in £4m House of Lords victory
LAW: House of Lords victory to have far reaching effect on tax accounting for manufacturers
01 Apr 2007 15:22
