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Manufacturer celebrates two millionth product with market first
Elmo Rietschle’s Bad Neustadt factory in northern Bavaria, Germany is celebrating manufacturing its two millionth product.
Founded two decades ago when it was carved out from Siemens, Elmo Rietschle specialises in the design and manufacture of side channel blowers and liquid pumps for a range of industries. More via The Manufacturer
New Barnsley chocolate factory holds golden ticket for careers in STEM
A new chocolate factory is set to open its doors in Barnsley to inspire and educate the next generation of UK manufacturing engineers.
The ‘JJA Snack’ facility is an advanced, commercially viable chocolate manufacturing line, which will give young people hands-on experience with the pioneering technologies used to manufacture chocolate bars. More via The Manufacturer
In-Comm Training celebrates record year by launching new blueprint for growth
One of the UK’s leading training providers is celebrating a record year after it completed several strategic projects and saw demand for engineering and manufacturing apprenticeships and upskilling courses soar.
In-Comm Training, which operates two state-of-the-art Technical Academies in Aldridge and Telford, has seen revenue increase by 25% over the last 12 months. More via The Manufacturer
First production of recycled magnets at Tyseley Energy Park, Birmingham
Production of recycled rare earth magnets has started at Birmingham’s Tyeseley Energy Park, which is the UK’s first production on commercial scale manufacturing equipment in over 20 years. More via University of Birmingham
Manufacturing to be a focus for 2024 as Town Deal delivers for Brighouse businesses
After 18 months of planning, high-tech manufacturing through Industry 4.0 will come to the heart of Brighouse in 2024 with the launch of the i4.0 Hub, where small and medium sized businesses can explore how digital technology can improve their productivity and increase innovation.
The project is part of the £19.1m Brighouse Town Deal, funded by UK Government and led by Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board. £650,000 of this investment has been allocated to the Industry 4.0 project which is being delivered by Calderdale College who are developing the Hub at The Engineering Centre at Kirkdale House on the Armytage Road Industrial Estate. More via Bdaily News
JLR announces new bespoke insurance for Range Rover clients
Range Rover clients in the UK can now benefit from a new insurance solution through Land Rover Insurance. The new solution is designed for clients who may be facing challenges with increasing insurance premiums, which are affecting the industry.
Land Rover Insurance will improve the buying and ownership experience for Range Rover clients. Eligible clients can now obtain a quote online and manage their monthly rolling subscription and policy cover in a flexible way, at any time. More via JLR
