Manufacturing news
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CBI survey confirms input price pressure
A CBI survey has shown that manufacturers are battling with the worst cost pressures in 20 years.
12 May 2008 14:37
China joins aerospace ranks
China has begun commercial aeroplane manufacture to reduce its reliance upon firms such as Boeing and Airbus.
12 May 2008 9:34
Price rises hit Dairy firm profit
Robert Wiseman Dairies warns that the soaring costs of raw materials, energy, utility and fuel costs will have negatively impacted on its operating profits for the current financial year to the tune of £8.5 million.
12 May 2008 15:13
Renault and Nissan in low cost car venture
Nissan and Renault have joined forces with Indian firm Bajaj Auto to produce a new low cost car that is hoped to rival Tata’s Nano model.
12 May 2008 16:17
Diageo to build new Dublin brewery
Diageo is to make its largest ever capital investment – totalling £514.7 million (650 million euros, $1 billion) – in its Irish beer business.
09 May 2008 10:24
Interest rates to stay on hold
Industry has been met with the Bank of England’s decision to leave interest rates on hold in the face of worries about inflation.
09 May 2008 15:33
New investment for non-stick chewing gum developer
Revolymer, the research spin-out of the University of Bristol, has raised £10 million to help bring its non-stick chewing gum to the market.
09 May 2008 10:54
Bombardier invests £70 million in Belfast
Bombardier Aerospace is to make a massive £70 million investment in its Belfast aircraft manufacturing facility.
08 May 2008 12:04
Enodis acquired by US firm
UK kitchen equipment manufacturer Enodis has agreed to be bought by Illinois Tool Works (ITW) for £1 billion cash.
08 May 2008 16:28
Inbev sees surprise profit fall
Inbev, the world’s largest brewer by volume, has reported an 11 per cent fall in profits, despite a 4.8 per cent increase in sales.
08 May 2008 15:57
Longbridge to resume production
The automotive manufacturing plant in Longbridge, which had been closed down in April 2005 following the collapse of MG Rover, is to resume operations thanks to Chinese owners Nanjing.
08 May 2008 12:48
Unilever to sell Bertolli?
Unilever has confirmed it is examining options for its Bertolli brand, which is used on sauces, snacks, spreads and olive oil.
08 May 2008 13:28
BAE chairman calls for SFO inquiry review
BAE Systems is pushing for a review of the Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) abandoned investigation into allegations that the company entered into a fraudulent arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
07 May 2008 9:52
British baker sells brioche to France
A Barnsley baker has landed a surprise contract to supply France with thousands of loaves of bread.
07 May 2008 12:12
Manufacturing output falls during March
Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown a 0.5 per cent drop in UK manufacturing output for March – the sharpest rate of decrease in six months.
07 May 2008 11:21
Strong currency sees profit rise for BAT
British American Tobacco (BAT) has beaten first quarter profit expectations thanks to strong currency exchange rates and improved pricing.
07 May 2008 11:03
DataLase collaborates with NASA
Laser coding and printing firm DataLase is to collaborate with NASA and Intermec in the launch of RFID tags and aluminium discs into space.
06 May 2008 15:31
EEF calls for delay in flexible working plans
EEF has urged the Government to put plans to increase flexible working rights on hold until companies have had the chance to adjust to the current legislation.
06 May 2008 11:34
J&P Group wins Airbus contract
J&P Group has been awarded a £1 million contract by Airbus to refit one of the main production lines at its wing manufacturing site in Broughton, North Wales.
06 May 2008 12:29
Job losses at Londonderry factory
The Londonderry shirt making site of Graham Hunter is to shed 30 of its staff in an attempt to retain productivity as overseas competition increases.
06 May 2008 14:46
Manufacturers must play catch-up
New report reveals shocking ignorance of the WEEE legislation, a year after it came into force
02 May 2008 10:19
April 2008 - View Entire Month
Dell to cut Irish workforce
Dell has announced it is to shed 250 jobs across its two plants in Ireland.
30 Apr 2008 11:13
Green loans for manufacturers
Barclays Commercial Bank has launched a new loan with cash back payments to support businesses in financing green initiatives.
30 Apr 2008 15:20
Harris Tweed firm sheds jobs
Harris Tweed maker Kenneth Mackenzie is to reduce its workforce by 36 people.
30 Apr 2008 10:53
