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Freeport East invests nearly £1m to grow local businesses and skills in high-growth sectors
Over £980,000 is to be provided to businesses and education organisations in the East of England, courtesy of Freeport East’s two new funds.
Both funds offer vital support to small and growing businesses and will play a pivotal role in strengthening opportunities for new innovations and green jobs, particularly in high-potential sectors such as clean energy. More via The Manufacturer
ERIKS launches virtual tour of £22m fulfilment centre
A virtual reality tour of ERIKS’ £22m FCE (Fulfilment Centre of Expertise) is now available to view. The virtual tour, provides an immersive look at the FCE, emphasising the advantages of central stock management in contrast to local stock management, providing insight into optimising logistics and improving efficiency. More via The Manufacturer
Aurrigo International plc launches first operational office in the United States
One of the world’s leading providers of smart airside solutions has launched its first operational office in the United States.
Aurrigo International plc, which is transforming the way cargo and baggage are autonomously transported around airports, has opened a dedicated facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). More via The Manufacturer
August new car market holds steady ahead of critical plate change month
The UK new car market remained stable in August, down just -1.3%, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In what is traditionally one of the quietest months of the year for new car sales, with many buyers preferring to wait until September’s new number plate, 84,575 units were registered, just 1,082 fewer than in the same month last year. More via SMMT
Bakkavor to close UK factory putting 750 jobs at risk
UK-based food manufacturer Bakkavor has proposed the closure of a factory in Wigan that employs around 750 people.
The prepared-foods business revealed yesterday (4 September) that its Bakkavor Meals site in Ince in north-west England is unprofitable and would require “significant investment”. More via Just Food
Workplace morale much higher among manufacturing leaders vs. workers, new research finds
Workplace morale is much higher among manufacturing leaders than it is among workers, new research has found. More via The Manufacturer
