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UKMHA announces a three-fold increase in material handling courses
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has announced 11 new technical training courses to help its members and the wider material handling industry ensure their teams have the right skills, underlining the crucial role material handling equipment and solutions play in the UK economy. More via The Manufacturer
Sheffield Forgemasters makes senior appointments
South Yorkshire specialist engineering company, Sheffield Forgemasters, has completed two key leadership appointments.
Craig Fisher takes on the role of Programme Director, overseeing the company’s substantial recapitalisation programme, and Ken Stevenson joins as Strategy and Transformation Director, responsible for the company’s overall business strategy. More via The Manufacturer
US nuclear energy giant considers SMR factory in UK
Holtec, a major player in the nuclear industry, is evaluating potential sites for a new £1.3bn manufacturing facility for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in the UK.
Kingmoor Park in Carlisle has been shortlisted along with other locations including South Yorkshire, Tees Valley and the West Midlands. More via Energy Live News
UK Export Finance helps 650 UK businesses to sell overseas
Hundreds of UK businesses benefited from £8.8 billion in support underwritten by UK Export Finance (UKEF) in the financial year 2023/24.
As the UK government’s export credit agency, UKEF provides loans, guarantees and insurance to help businesses sell their products around the world. More via UK Export Finance
Engineering firm introduces ‘one-stop-shop’ offering for the wind power aftermarket
BGB, a UK-based global engineering firm, has announced the introduction of a ‘one-stop-shop’ offering following the launch of its Aftermarket Wind Brushes. More via The Manufacturer
Scottish museum manufacturer brings production in-house after securing funding
A Livingston-based museum showcase manufacturer is set to bring all of its manufacturing in house, cutting both costs and material waste, thanks to over half a million in funding from HSBC UK Equipment Finance.
Click Netherfield, which produces and installs exhibition display cases, will use the funding to purchase new equipment for its glass production line. This includes precise glass-cutting technology, which will reduce manufacturing time, external costs and material waste. More via Scottish Business News
