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Welding’s quiet revolution: how smart skills and tech will power Britain’s building
The government’s planning and infrastructure bill, published in early 2025, is designed to get Britain building again. It has been accompanied by a surge in investment that signals a new era for UK manufacturing and construction, one that demands not only materials and machinery but also skilled hands and resourceful minds. Read more via The Manufacturer
Wholebake achieves BRC AA Grades across all three sites
Wholebake, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of healthy snack bars, has reinforced its reputation for excellence by achieving BRC AA grades across all three of its manufacturing sites. Its newly opened Wrexham facility earned an AA grade for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the fast-growing business. Read more via The Manufacturer
Henley Engineers modernises operations with the help of CW Growth Hub
Henley Engineers, a long-established family-run engineering company in Warwickshire is preparing for a major new phase of growth after receiving comprehensive assistance from a leading business support organisation in the region, Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub. Read more via The Manufacturer
DJH advises Stockport technology specialist with future sale to ABB
IPEC, founded out of Manchester University by Dr Colin Smith, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation.
Supported by DJH Manchester, the Stockport-based company supplies advanced 24/7 partial discharge monitoring systems, which safeguard critical industries from severe equipment failures. Read more via The Manufacturer
The Manufacturer backs Help Becky Speak campaign
Rebecca Turner, Continuous Improvement Manager EMEA at PQ Corporation, was inducted into The Manufacturer Top 100 in 2015, while she was working at Jaguar Land Rover.
She started her career as an apprentice in BAE / Airbus and qualified as an engineer in the early 1990s. She was named in the Top 100 ten years ago for her dedication to inspire future generations to consider engineering as a career path of choice and strives to promote engineering to young females as a practical and fulfilling career option. Read more via The Manufacturer
