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GE Aerospace to invest £30m in Prestwick expansion, creating 150 jobs
GE Aerospace is investing £30m to expand and modernise its Prestwick facility in Scotland, with the project expected to create around 150 jobs over the next five years. Read more via The Manufacturer
New report reveals 10,800 jobs boost for UK castings and forgings from offshore wind push
A major new report has set out a clear route for increasing UK participation in offshore wind castings and forgings supply chains, with the potential to create over 10,800 new jobs and generate up to £14.6bn in Gross Value Added (GVA) by 2050. Read more via The Manufacturer
Entrepreneurs open advanced manufacturing factory in Milton Keynes
Two young entrepreneurs have opened a new advanced manufacturing factory in Milton Keynes which will make precision components for aerospace, defence, and robotics customers including Anduril, Babcock, and Tekever. Read more via The Manufacturer
Hive Composites doubles floorspace to meet demand for specialist engineering
Hive Composites has doubled its capacity for market-leading advanced composites services after taking over the building next door to its existing premises. Read more via The Manufacturer
Lighting partnership wins double award for aluminium recycling innovation
A joint recycling project by lighting manufacturer TRILUX and metal processing specialist OTTO FUCHS has won two awards at the Build Back Better Awards 2026 in London: Platinum and Green. Read more via The Manufacturer
