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Rotherham SME manufacturer Magtec awarded funding through DTEP
Rotherham-based SME manufacturer Magtec has been awarded funding through the latest rounds of the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP). More via The Manufacturer
Government aims to fortify the UK steel industry with new Plan for Steel
British steelmakers are being backed by the government following the Business Secretary’s launch of the Plan for Steel Consultation. Reported on www.gov.uk, this will look at the long-term issues facing the UK steel industry such as high electricity costs, unfair trading practices and scrap metal recycling – to protect jobs and living standards in the UK’s industrial heartlands. More via The Manufacturer
Danobat enters industrial robots sector with launch of DMTR range
Machine tool manufacturer Danobat has announced its entry into the industrial robotics sector with the launch of the DMTR range, a development that redefines industry standards. More via The Manufacturer
British Steel to host leg of Baton of Hope tour
British Steel will host one of Britain’s biggest suicide prevention initiatives when the Baton of Hope visits North Lincolnshire in September. More via The Manufacturer
adi Group once again recognised for its sustainable practices
Leading multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group has again been recognised for its sustainable and socially responsible practices. More via The Manufacturer
HMG Paints helps transform wasted space at FC United of Manchester into colourful community gym
Leading paint manufacturer HMG Paints has teamed up with a local football club to transform an underutilised space at the club’s home into a community gym. More via The Manufacturer
Taste of Tomorrow – What will the world be eating in 2050?
Have you ever considered the possibility of waking up tomorrow to find that some foods and drinks you take for granted are simply not there anymore? While it’s unlikely this would happen overnight with no warning, it is a very real possibility that some familiar foods may end up on the ‘at risk’ list. More via The Manufacturer
180 jobs at risk as historic North East manufacturer Union Electric Steel faces closure
Up to 180 jobs are in jeopardy at North East manufacturer Union Electric Steel UK which is facing closure after producing steel on Tyneside for more than 150 years. Union Electric Steel UK – the UK arm of the Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation based in the US – has announced it has launched a consultation period with its staff following three loss-making years – a move which could result in the complete closure of its Tyneside operations. More via Yahoo News
UK Space industry must target other sectors to capitalise on investment
UK Space industry must target other sectors to capitalise on investment The UK Space sector will only be able to capitalise on new investment if employers can source engineers from other industries in order to plug gaps in their workforces, amid a backdrop of deepening skills shortages.
That’s according to Engineering by Murray. According to the specialist engineering consultancy, the recently announced £16m UK Space Agency investment- part of a broader four-year, £160m package – could be ineffective unless solutions are found to tackle the skills crisis. More via Response Source
