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JLR strengthens executive leadership team
JLR has announced some new appointments to its Executive Leadership Team to support the next phase of its development and transformation. More via The Manufacturer
Sheffield Forgemasters agrees furnace contract for new forging line
As part of a substantial recapitalisation programme, Sheffield Forgemasters has signed a contract for furnaces with Dewsbury-based Northern Combustion Systems (NCS). More via The Manufacturer
Bridgnorth Aluminium rolls out £2m investment
A leading manufacturer of flat rolled aluminium coils has kickstarted a £2m investment drive in new technology at its 66-acre Midlands site as part of a long-term growth plan targeting new markets. More via The Manufacturer
British American Tobacco to launch synthetic nicotine pouches
British American Tobacco will launch a version of its Velo nicotine pouches using synthetic nicotine in the United States, David Waterfield, president of the company’s US subsidiary Reynolds American, said on Wednesday. More via Reuters
Autodesk announces new, AI-powered time-saving automations coming to manufacturing solution
At its annual conference, happening this week in San Diego, Autodesk announced a raft of new features for its cloud-based computer aided design, manufacture and engineering tool, Autodesk Fusion. More via The Manufacturer
Leapmotor to arrive in UK with two electric models
Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor says that two of its all-electric cars – the pint-sized T03 city car and mid-sized C10 SUV – will go on sale in the UK in the next few weeks, with the first customer orders arriving by the end of the year. More via The Car Expert
