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UK Manufacturing PMI: industry hits 26-month high
The UK manufacturing sector’s recovery continued in August, hitting a 26-month high, with output, new orders and employment all rising, new figures released yesterday show. More via The Manufacturer
Sir Jim McDonald named as new Chair of the Enginuity Group
The Enginuity Group has announced Sir Jim McDonald GBE, as its new Chair. Sir Jim succeeds Dame Judith Hackitt at the charity which is dedicated to finding new ways to close skills gaps in UK engineering and manufacturing. More via The Manufacturer
Report suggests automation could transform UK manufacturing
A new report from the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult predicts what the country’s manufacturing sector could look like in the future if it was built on a foundation of automation and robotics (A&R). More via Drives & Controls
EV manufacturer Polestar to expand UK dealer network
Electric car brand Polestar is to more than double the number of dealerships it has in the UK during the next 18 months, as it grows its model range.
Polestar currently operates nine Spaces in the UK – designed to support its direct sales model – and aims to increase this number to 19. More via the energyst
German Ambassador Visits Leeds manufacturer to explore trading opportunities with region
The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce yesterday hosted the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom as part of a high-profile visit to Leeds.
Held at juke box manufacturing business Sound Leisure, Chris Black, President of Leeds Chamber and also managing director of Sound Leisure, greeted Ambassador Miguel Berger alongside selected members of the Chamber’s Leeds Leadership Group were part of a discussion about the city’s economy, the trading opportunities between West Yorkshire and Germany whilst also enjoying a tour of the factory. More via The Manufacturer
UK set to become key battleground for Chinese EV brands as EU tariffs bite
The UK car market – as one of the largest in Europe – is set to become a critical battleground for Chinese automotive brands following the EU’s new tariffs on Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). More via AM Online
