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Bentley Motors commits to 100% SAF for global airfreight
Bentley Motors has announced it will use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for all customer car airfreight shipments worldwide, a move the luxury carmaker said marks a significant step in decarbonising its global logistics operations. Read more via The Manufacturer
Babcock introduces premature baby leave for UK workforce
Babcock International has introduced paid premature baby leave for its UK-based employees, becoming the first defence company to sign the Employer with Heart Charter in partnership with The Smallest Things charity. Read more via The Manufacturer
Imran Khatri: unlocking UK manufacturing resilience with battery sovereignty
In this guest blog post for The Manufacturer, Volklec’s Imran Khatri argues that the UK’s heavy reliance on overseas battery production creates supply chain fragility and strategic risk, and calls for a pragmatic “third way” of building domestic battery manufacturing capacity through international knowledge transfer to secure resilient, sovereign supply for key industrial sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer
Joedan celebrates 40th anniversary with perfect £3m birthday present
A leading manufacturer and installer of aluminium windows and doors is celebrating 40 years in business in style after signing off on a £3m investment drive. Read more via The Manufacturer
Barrier Group turns 50, targets £100m global growth by 2030
Barrier Group, a global specialist in protective coatings, industrial services, modular construction and fire protection, is celebrating 50 years in business. Read more via The Manufacturer
