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Boost for electric vans and buses backed with £88m investment to drive innovation
Dozens of cutting-edge, green vehicle technology projects including ultra-lightweight vehicles, zero emission buses and new battery technology are set to benefit from millions in joint funding to take the UK a step closer to net zero. More via The Manufacturer
Staffordshire ceramics manufacturer makes key parts for new Middle East ozone plant
A UK manufacturer of bespoke and innovative ceramic-based solutions has produced key parts for a new ozone plant in Bahrain.
In a recent six-figure deal, Stoke-on-Trent-based Mantec Technical Ceramics has shipped specialist ceramic diffuser tubes and installation ancillaries that are currently being incorporated into one of the largest public sector ozone plants to be built in the Middle East in more than 10 years. More via The Manufacturer
LISI AEROSPACE appoints Equity Energies as strategic partner for Net Zero transition
LISI AEROSPACE, part of the LISI Group, has appointed Equity Energies to deliver bespoke energy management and decarbonisation solutions to further advance its Net Zero progress in the UK. More via The Manufacturer
Airbus revives plans for UK helicopter factory
Airbus is preparing to revive plans for a new helicopter factory in the UK as part of its attempt to secure a £1bn contract from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The manufacturing giant has indicated it could proceed with the plant after reversing its decision to pull out of the bidding to replace the RAF’s Puma helicopter fleet last month. More via The Daily Telegraph
Owner of Belfast shipyard that built Titanic to enter administration
Harland & Wolff, the owner of the Belfast shipyard that built the Titanic, is to enter into administration this week after failing to find new funding, in a blow to UK government hopes of shipbuilding in the city.
The company said that it was insolvent and was expecting to appoint administrators from Teneo imminently. More via The Guardian
CBM welcomes JLR into membership in boost for the metalforming supply chain
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has formally announced JLR as its latest member.
This is a high-profile boost for the association, who currently represent the interests of more than 200 companies involved in the manufacture of fasteners, forgings and pressings, cold-rolled and sheet-metal products. More via The Manufacturer
