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Etihad Airways’ Airbus widebody expansion to delivers boost for UK manufacturing
Etihad Airways’ decision to expand its Airbus widebody fleet with additional A330neo, A350-1000 and A350F aircraft is set to deliver a meaningful boost to the UK’s aerospace manufacturing sector, with each aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce engines assembled and tested in Derby, while all wings for both aircraft families will be manufactured at Airbus’s Broughton facility in North Wales. Read more via The Manufacturer
IChemE brings chemical engineering to Parliament to inspire sixth formers
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) recently hosted an outreach session in Parliament at Portcullis House for sixth form science students from The Garibaldi School in Mansfield, to build awareness of chemical engineering’s role in future careers through discussion and practical exploration. Read more via The Manufacturer
Balmoral Tanks strengthens data centre market position as export sales double
Balmoral Tanks has expanded its footprint in the global data centre market. Projects now account for approximately 20% of export sales – double last year’s share – reflecting growing demand for engineered water storage and cooling solutions. Read more via The Manufacturer
GKN Automotive wins prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating for sustainability
GKN Automotive has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum rating for sustainability, achieving a 100/100 score in six of seven environmental categories. Read more via The Manufacturer
Total Group targets infrastructure and construction boom with £100m growth blueprint
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of sustainable steel reinforcement and building products has outlined a three-year growth plan to make the most of the infrastructure boom in the UK. Read more via The Manufacturer
