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CBM calls for urgent support package for downstream JLR suppliers
The government’s guarantee of support for the automotive sector, following the cyber attack which hit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is not being rolled out quickly enough and is failing to reach suppliers further down the supply chain according to the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). Read more via The Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce manufacturing leader Neil Mantle appointed to NMIS board
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has appointed Neil Mantle, group director of manufacturing engineering and materials at Rolls-Royce, to its board. An experienced manufacturing executive, Neil has played a vital role in developing the Rolls-Royce successes across the aerospace, defence, nuclear and power systems sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer
Brouns & Co expands European presence with new Dutch hub and e-commerce site
Brouns & Co, the UK-based leader in natural linseed paint and stain products, has announced a new warehouse based in Katwijk, the Netherlands to enable easier purchasing and deliveries to a growing number of customers across Europe. Read more via The Manufacturer
New report warns skills shortages threaten circular economy progress
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) have published a new report highlighting the urgent skills gaps and challenges facing the UK to develop the workforce required to deliver a successful circular economy, as well as setting out steps to address those challenges. Read more via The Manufacturer
Shower power: Triton team makes a splash at Thirty-under-Thirty Awards
British shower manufacturer Triton Showers, based in Warwickshire, is celebrating after four of its employees were named among the Bathroom Association’s Thirty-under-Thirty award winners. Read more via The Manufacturer
