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New UK-India partnership to fund circular materials research with £2.9m backing
A new three-year research and innovation partnership has been announced today between the Royal Academy of Engineering and Tata Steel, bringing together industry and universities in the UK and India to increase the use of sustainable and recycled materials and bring economic growth and strategic value to both countries. Read more via The Manufacturer
Manufacturers praise Made in Britain ESV certification
Two British manufacturers have praised Made in Britain’s Environmental and Social Value (ESV) Certification for improving their “marketplace credibility” and pointing them “in the right direction for continuous improvement.” Read more via The Manufacturer
AWI enjoys positive ‘nuclear reaction’ with £150,000 contract boost
Alloy Wire International (AWI) is reaping its commitment to world class quality by increasing its existing work in the nuclear sector by 15%. Read more via The Manufacturer
The best manufacturing leaders don’t spend their lives in meetings
In his latest guest blog post for The Manufacturer, Westley Engineering’s Christopher Greenough explains why effective manufacturing leadership means spending time on the shop floor, listening to employees, challenging established practices and building a culture of trust and continuous improvement. Read more via The Manufacturer
Lawton Tubes worker celebrates 50 years of service
A factory worker at copper tube manufacturer Lawton Tubes is celebrating 50 years with the business, having joined the Coventry-based company as a 17-year-old in September 1976. Read more via The Manufacturer
