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Halley Stevensons becomes employee owned with £2.5m HSBC support
Dundee-based manufacturer, Halley Stevensons, has secured a £2.5m funding package from HSBC UK, supporting its transition to employee ownership. Read more via The Manufacturer
Why the 2026 World Cup will be a stress test for supply chains
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be the largest in history, spanning three countries, 16 host cities and millions of travelling fans, the tournament will place unprecedented pressure on global supply chains. For supply chain leaders, the World Cup offers a valuable case study in resilience, agility and preparedness. This article outlines how businesses can prepare for large-scale demand surges and avoid costly disruptions. Read more via The Manufacturer
Winner of UK Young Engineer of the Year revealed at the Big Bang Fair
Today the winners of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition have been named. Held at The Big Bang Fair, the spectacular awards ceremony followed a day-long showcase of talented young innovators. Read more via The Manufacturer
Jinger Drinks scale production as demand soars
Manchester-based holistic health drinks manufacturer Jinger Drinks has increased production and improved efficiency with the help of Adelphi’s Response Benchtop Filler, enabling the fast-growing company to keep pace with rising demand while reducing waste and freeing up staff for other areas of the business. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK Steel supports amendments to trade measure
UK Steel has come out in support of targeted amendments to the provisional steel import quota measure and does not recognise media reports of a “U-turn.” The steel quota numbers published on 14 March by the UK government were provisional, and while officials noted that there was a high bar to change, UK Steel has fully accepted that there will be alterations before the measure is introduced on 1 July. Read more via The Manufacturer
