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What will Strait of Hormuz breakthrough mean for global trade and supply chains?
A framework peace deal between the US and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to manufacturers after months of supply chain disruption and rising energy costs caused by the conflict. Read more via The Manufacturer
Skills, manufacturing and the future of the UK automotive sector
Andrew Bates of Straightset argues that tackling the automotive sector’s growing skills shortage requires stronger industry investment in attracting and developing new talent, while preserving UK manufacturing capability to retain technical expertise, support innovation and secure the industry’s long-term competitiveness. Read more via The Manufacturer
Accu expands undergraduate scholarship scheme to support next-gen engineers
Accu, the Huddersfield-based precision engineering components supplier trusted by 75% of the world’s top manufacturers, has expanded its undergraduate scholarship scheme to support the next generation of engineering talent. Read more via The Manufacturer
LOCTITE to spotlight PFAS-free thread sealing technology at InstallerSHOW 2026
LOCTITE will use InstallerSHOW 2026 to showcase its latest thread sealing solutions, including a newly reformulated PFAS-free version of its popular LOCTITE 55 sealing cord. Read more via The Manufacturer
Apprentice takes delivery of keys to one of the world’s largest titanium foundries
An apprentice machinist at Castings Technology has taken delivery of the keys to what will become one of the world’s largest titanium foundries. Read more via The Manufacturer
