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Airbus invests £150m to expand wing production in Wales
Airbus is investing £150m to expand aircraft wing production at its Broughton site in Flintshire, Wales, creating 480 new jobs. Read more via The Manufacturer
INEOS suspends operations at Hull chemical plants as UK gas prices soar
INEOS is mothballing three chemical plants in Hull, placing thousands of jobs and the UK’s domestic supply of critical industrial materials as it faces continued pressure from high energy costs. Read more via The Manufacturer
KEEKO Kids joins Made in Britain
A British manufacturer supplying crayons, pencils, chalk and children’s activity sheets to some of the UK’s largest food chains, including household names such as Marks & Spencer, has joined Made in Britain. Read more via The Manufacturer
Big Bear founder honoured for 70 years of manufacturing leadership
Gerald Bloom, Chairman of Big Bear Plastic Products in Droitwich, has been honoured at a major national awards ceremony for his 70-year contribution to industry. Read more via The Manufacturer
BPMA expands pump engineering training programme
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is expanding its online training programme with two new half-day courses aimed at helping engineers and commercial professionals understand the application of pumping equipment in specialist industries. Read more via The Manufacturer
