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Government invests over £47m in the UK’s automotive future
Thirty-three pioneering automotive projects have been selected to receive more than £47m in government funding as part of the £4bn DRIVE35 programme. Read more via The Manufacturer
£135m Royal Navy torpedo contract to support 315 UK jobs at BAE Systems
BAE Systems has secured a new £135m contract to maintain and repair Royal Navy torpedo weapons, which will support 315 skilled jobs across the UK, strengthening both Britain’s undersea defence capability and its advanced engineering supply chain. Read more via The Manufacturer
BMI Redland reignites UK clay tile production with £6.3m investment
Roofing specialist BMI UK & Ireland has completed a major £6.3m refurbishment of its Coventry-based Redland clay tile plant and kiln, with production now back underway following five months of planned maintenance. Read more via The Manufacturer
Laystall Engineering invests in energy efficiency with new solar installation
Laystall Engineering, a historic Wolverhampton-based manufacturer, is investing in on-site energy generation as part of its commitment to reduce its environmental impact and improving operational efficiency. Read more via The Manufacturer
Sheffield Forgemasters receives first of 11 cranes for new machine shop
Sheffield Forgemasters has taken delivery of the first of 11 overhead cranes that will equip its new 30,000m² machine shop as the steelmaker continues construction of the facility. Read more via The Manufacturer
