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UK Manufacturing PMI: ‘winter chill’ hits sector as downturn continues
The UK manufacturing sector hit an 11-month low in December, with output, employment and new orders all falling at faster rates, new figures released yesterday show. More via The Manufacturer
The urgent need for the school curriculum to meet industry needs
In this exclusive guest blog for The Manufacturer, Kate Ambrosi, Chair of the Baker Dearing Trust, looks at the vital role University Technical Colleges play in meeting the skills demands of UK manufacturers and driving economic growth. More via The Manufacturer
JCB granted Royal Warrant by His Majesty The King
JCB has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by His Majesty King Charles III as manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment. More via The Manufacturer
Babcock Chair awarded damehood in King’s New Year Honours
The Chair of Babcock International Group has been awarded a damehood in the King’s New Year Honours 2025 for her services to Industry. More via The Manufacturer
3D printing solutions manufacturer enters construction sector with Italian deal
A UK-based manufacturer of turnkey 3D printing solutions has signed a new international deal that will see additive manufacturing used to make complex concrete moulds. More via The Manufacturer
Zebra Technologies to acquire Photoneo
Zebra Technologies has announced it intends to acquire Photoneo, a leading developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision solutions. More via The Manufacturer