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Fit for a king: Manufacturers among King’s Awards winners
The winners of this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise were announced yesterday and some of the UK’s best manufacturers were among those who were recognised.
Previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, the awards are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses across four categories: innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility. More via The Manufacturer
CCEP finance chief to join Diageo
UK-based drinks giant Diageo has appointed Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) CFO Nik Jhangiani as its financial chief.
Jhangiani will move into the new role “later this year”, according to a statement, staying on at CCEP until a suitable successor is found. More via Just Drinks
UK Infrastructure Bank backs Bathgate battery producer with £25m
The UK Infrastructure Bank has made a £25m direct equity investment into Invinity Energy Systems, a Bathgate-based manufacturer of vanadium flow batteries, to support the commercial development of longer-duration energy storage.
The financing forms the cornerstone of a £56m fundraise, which also included £3m from Korean Investment Partners through an investment fund, a placing with UK institutional investors to raise a minimum of £22m via an accelerated bookbuild, and an open offer to all qualifying shareholders to raise a further £6.6m. More via insider.co.uk
ERIKS receives 2500 applications for apprenticeship programme
ERIKS has received 2500 applications to its expanded apprenticeship programme in just its second year. This response not only reflects ERIKS’ commitment to fostering a new generation of engineers to help meet its customers’ needs for specialist technical help but is much needed positive news in the UK’s long struggle to attract young people towards engineering careers. More via The Manufacturer
India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations.
India, the world’s fastest growing major aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household incomes rise. The A350 is perfectly positioned to serve the country’s aspirations for long-range travel. More via Airbus
Bentley’s dynamic driving simulator promises a more sustainable future
Bentley Motors has announced the company’s new Compact Full Spectrum Driving Simulator, to be installed at its Dream Factory in Crewe where every Bentley is crafted by hand.
The innovative driving simulator offers a more sustainable alternative to physical testing for development of vehicle comfort and will dramatically cut the number of real-world road miles Bentley engineers will cover in order to test the world’s most sought-after luxury cars. More via The Manufacturer
