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Historic win for Labour: reaction and comment from the manufacturing sector
Despite many predicting a Labour victory in yesterday’s general election, the scale of the swing from the Conservative party may have surprised some, with a number of high profile Tory MPs losing their seat. The manufacturing sector will be asking what the future may hold under a Labour government. Here, we look at the reaction from industry. More via The Manufacturer
Agreement reached for Britvic acquisition
The boards of Carlsberg and Britvic have announced that an agreement has been reached on the terms of a recommended cash offer to be made by Bidco to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Britvic. The acquisition values the entire share capital of Britvic at approximately £3.3bn on a fully diluted basis and an implied enterprise value of approximately £4.1bn.
Ian Durant, non-executive chairman of Britvic, said: “The proposed transaction creates an enlarged international group that is well-placed to capture the growth opportunities in multiple drinks sectors.” More via The Independent
Manufacturers cite labour shortages and supply chain disruption as top threats to plan for
Manufacturers are shifting from scanning to planning—placing renewed focus on modelling scenarios amid geopolitical, economic, and social disruptions.
The latest research from enterprise planning technology provider Board, reveals that manufacturers are placing a renewed focus on scenario planning in response to a volatile business landscape. More via The Manufacturer
Labour to seek ‘job guarantees’ in Tata Steel negotiations
The UK’s new Labour government will make “job guarantees” a requirement of any state support package offered to Tata Steel as the company restructures its operations, the business secretary has said. More via Financial Times
William Cook Group chalks up rising revenues and profits amid growth in all markets
North steel specialist William Cook Group has seen revenues and profits rise after seeing demand rise in all of its main markets.
Accounts for William Cook Holdings Ltd, representing the group of companies, showed group turnover rose 28.4% from £52.4m to £67.3m for the year ended July 2023. More via Business Live
Rare look inside Ford Halewood as factory achieves major milestone
Ford have revealed the inner workings of their factory as the firm celebrates a major milestone in Merseyside.
Ford began looking for a site to make cars in the UK in 1960 and Halewood was soon selected. The Ford Anglia was the first car off the production line, and the plant officially opened in 1964. More via Liverpool Echo
Manufacturing offers diversity and resilience to an economy when done right
Leading up to the election, Chris Spray Customer Success Director at LineView was deeply concerned that UK election manifestos failed to address the crucial role of manufacturing in the economy with any certain clarity.
From his experience he knows the UK has an opportunity to be a global leader, especially in the FMCG, food and drink, and beer and whiskey sectors. This glaring omission represents a significant missed opportunity for the UK. More via The Manufacturer
