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Babcock’s nuclear arm achieves success in Japan
Babcock International’s Cavendish Nuclear business has secured a contract with Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), to provide specialist capability in support of the decommissioning of the Monju Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster US share listing
British microchip designing giant Arm has filed to sell its shares in the US, setting the stage for what could be the biggest stock market listing this year.
The Cambridge-based firm is reportedly aiming to raise up to $10bn (£8bn).
In a blow to the UK, the company said in March that it did not plan to list its shares in London. Read more via BBC News
US manufacturing contracts again in April, but pace slows – ITSM
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April for the sixth consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. Read more via Institute for Supply Management
Bentley raises the woof at Goodwood’s festival for dogs
A celebration of all things canine, Bentley is taking the lead as exclusive automotive partner for this year’s Goodwoof festival, which is being held on 20-21 May at the Duke of Richmond’s Goodwood estate. A fleet of Bentayga luxury 4x4s will provide extra bark and growl to a range of activities that will give dogs and their human friends a wonderful weekend – or a great Dane out. Read more via The Manufacturer
HVMC launches hydrogen awareness training
The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult’s seven centres of innovation have jointly developed a series of online modules designed to increase hydrogen awareness. These will help ensure the UK is best placed to overcome any challenges in the transition to a hydrogen-based economy. Read more via HVMC
Orro Bikes opens new facility by Hailsham
A Sussex-based bicycle manufacturer has opened a new purpose-built facility by Hailsham.
Orro Bikes’ new 25,000ft2 site is in the Swallow Enterprise Park in Diamond Drive, Lower Dicker. Read more via Sussex Express
SDE Technology presses on with high-profile automotive appointment
An experienced automotive specialist has joined a Shrewsbury-based manufacturer to guide the next stage of its expansion that will include the creation of 20 new jobs.
SDE Technology, which provides pressings and assemblies for several car makers and tier 1s, has appointed Robert Joyce as its first ever Non-Exec Advisor. Read more via The Manufacturer
Ultrafilter Medical opens new facility to support pharma future
Herefordshire manufacturing company Ultrafilter Medical has launched a specialist facility to support the diversification of its Ross-on-Wye site.
The company has invested £2m in a new cleanroom and specialist machinery and training programmes at its Alton Road site, creating a UK manufacturing base for its liquid filtration range, which is the first choice of customers across the pharmaceutical, food and beverage processing industries. Read more via The Business Desk
