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British steel industry faces ‘existential threat’ from EU tariff hike
Britain’s steelmakers have warned they face “perhaps the biggest crisis” in their history after the European Commission proposed doubling tariffs on steel imports to 50% — a move that could severely restrict access to their most important export market. Read more via The Manufacturer
INEOS axes 60 jobs in Hull as energy costs bite and imports flood market
INEOS has announced it will cut 60 skilled jobs — equivalent to 20% of the workforce — at its Acetyls plant in Hull, citing soaring energy costs and anti-competitive trade practices, as importers ‘dump’ product into the UK and European markets. Read more via The Manufacturer
DS Smith and Carlsberg partner on fully recyclable display for 1664 Blanc launch in Germany
DS Smith has partnered with the Carlsberg Group to develop a visually striking and fully recyclable display solution as a part of the strategic launch of Carlberg`s premium beer brand, Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc, to the German marketplace. Read more via The Manufacturer
Munro EV secures £2m funding to scale electric 4X4 production for critical industries
Munro EV, the Glasgow-based electric 4X4 manufacturer, has announced it has secured £2m in fresh funding from existing investor Elbow Beach alongside other parties. Read more via The Manufacturer
BEP Surface Technologies embarks on £600k ultra-precision grinder upgrade
BEP Surface Technologies is leading a £600,000 project to transform a 70-year-old Churchill TWR roll grinder into a state-of-the-art flagship of UK precision engineering. Read more via The Manufacturer
