Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web. To make your life a little easier, we trawl through all the major trade publications, broadsheets and business magazines to find you the most important manufacturing news each morning. Don't forget to bookmark this page and check back daily.
Coventry robotics manufacturer enters Spanish market with €1.4m deal
A Coventry-based robotics manufacturer has won a multimillion-pound contract in Spain following a €1.4m financing deal.
Having secured funding, Expert Technologies Group has now begun a new project with the Spanish arm of Sumitomo Electric Bordnetze (SEBN), a global supplier of parts for the automotive industry. More via The Manufacturer
Warwickshire manufacturers urged to tap into dedicated £500,000 support programme
Small to medium-sized manufacturers in Warwickshire are being urged to take advantage of a dedicated £500,000 business support initiative that will help them boost sales, create jobs and improve productivity. More via The Manufacturer
The Compleat Food Group acquires Harvey & Brockless
Leading food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired speciality food producer and distributor Harvey & Brockless for an undisclosed figure. More via The Manufacturer
Manufacturers rationing petrol vehicles to avoid hefty net zero fines
Car manufacturers are having to ration the sales of petrol and hybrid cars in the UK to avoid falling foul of the government’s rules on zero emission vehicle sales, according to the boss of one of Britain’s biggest dealership chains. More via Mail Online
Scottish seafood manufacturer makes key appointments
Four new board members have joined the leadership team of north east seafood manufacturer Joseph Robertson.
Ryan Robertson, son of managing director Michael Robertson, has been appointed deputy managing director, with a view to succeeding his father in the years ahead. More via insider.co.uk
Xtrac secures its third Princess Royal Training Award
Xtrac, a pioneer and innovator in developing transmission systems for professional top-level motorsport and high-performance automotive applications, has received its third Princess Royal Training Award.
It is the only company in the automotive and motorsport industry to win the apprenticeship training mark of recognition for a third time. More via The Manufacturer