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UK Manufacturing PMI: Industry shows further signs of recovery in December
UK manufacturing output grew for the third consecutive month in December, while new orders rose for the first time since September 2024, according to the latest S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI. Read more via The Manufacturer
Cummins announces $50m investment in Daventry manufacturing facility
Cummins, a global power solutions leader, is investing $50m in its multi-purpose power systems plant in Daventry, strengthening the UK’s role in delivering reliable back-up power for critical global infrastructure. Read more via The Manufacturer
Carfulan Group announces record £22.3m year as demand for advanced manufacturing solutions grows
Industry’s desire for greater precision, control and additive manufacturing has helped an advanced manufacturing specialist post its best-ever year. Read more via The Manufacturer
Paragraf produces first 6-inch graphene wafer at new Huntingdon facility
Paragraf, the UK-based company pioneering the commercialization of graphene-based electronics using standard semiconductor processes, has successfully produced the first 6-inch wafer at its new manufacturing facility in Huntingdon, marking a significant expansion in the company’s production capability and technology platform. Read more via The Manufacturer
Yorkshire manufacturers urged to ‘act now’ to claim vital grant funding for technology
SME manufacturers across Yorkshire are being urged to tap into £325,000 of funding to boost productivity and accelerate their digital transformation from Made Smarter. Read more via The Manufacturer
