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Food and drink manufacturers unveil flagship strategy to combat climate change
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which represents UK food and drink manufacturing, has launched the next stage of its flagship sustainability programme, Ambition 2030. More via The Manufacturer
85% of manufacturers must modernise to stay competitive, new report reveals
The vast majority (85%) of manufacturers say they must modernise their day-to-day operations to remain competitive, a new report has revealed. More via The Manufacturer
Dumper truck manufacturer Thwaites Dumpers expands factory operations after securing funding package
A Leamington Spa-based dumper truck manufacturer is set to expand its factory operations and improve its onsite facilities with the support of a funding package from HSBC UK. More via The Manufacturer
Make UK acquires Sheffield-based Bhayani Law
Make UK has announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of the fast-growing and dynamic Sheffield-based legal practice, Bhayani Law. More via The Manufacturer
Rheinmetall to manufacture gun barrels at new UK site
German arms giant Rheinmetall is set to open a factory – at a location still to be determined – producing artillery gun barrels using British steel. More via Shropshire Star
New partners named for multibillion-pound EV battery factory set to be Britain’s largest
Two new partners have been named to support the development of a multibillion-pound gigafactory which it is estimated will produce nearly half of the car batteries the UK automotive sector needs.
The project will be led by Sir Robert McAlpine, with NG Bailey providing a full range of mechanical, electrical and plumbing services (MEP) for the new battery-cell manufacturing facility. More via Insider Media
