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Lawton Tubes breaks ground on new £20m Coventry HQ
Lawton Tubes has begun work on a new £20m headquarters in Coventry which will more than double its operational capacity, as demand for copper products rises across construction, energy and emerging sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: Keeping critical projects moving in a record-price copper market
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Eland Cables’ JS Pelland argues that copper prices have surged to historic highs due to supply disruptions, inventory imbalances and resilient infrastructure demand, and are likely to remain volatile—making early engagement, supply security and clear communication more critical than price alone for keeping essential projects on track. Read more via The Manufacturer
EDT and ERA Foundation launch Black Country engineering skills pilot
The Engineering Development Trust has partnered with The ERA Foundation to launch a new pilot programme aimed at strengthening pathways into engineering, electech and advanced manufacturing careers for young people in the Black Country. Read more via The Manufacturer
Pre-Met tools up with £150,000 wire erosion investment
More than £150,000 is being channelled into extending the in-house toolroom at Redditch-based Pre-Met, as it explores significant new contracts in transport and defence. Read more via The Manufacturer
Welding a future: Enginuity launches £80,000 funding programme to support excluded learners
Enginuity has launched a new funding programme designed to strengthen the future supply of welding and fabrication skills by supporting practical training routes for young people excluded from mainstream education. Read more via The Manufacturer
