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Manufacturers hit out at NIC and minimum wage increases as report reveals nearly half fear going out of business
Nearly half of manufacturers (49%) have concerns about their business surviving in the next five years thanks to the impact of increases in the minimum wage and employers’ National Insurance Contributions, a new report has revealed. More via The Manufacturer
Celebrating excellence: The Manufacturer Top 100 at Smart Manufacturing Week
As part of the activity surrounding Smart Manufacturing Week 2025, The Manufacturer Top 100 awards will once again take place on the first evening of the event (4th June), recognising the exceptional individuals driving UK manufacturing forward. More via The Manufacturer
Garnalex secures go ahead for new manufacturing facility in Nottinghamshire
Aluminium trade extruder Garnalex has secured planning permission to build a new multi-million-pound manufacturing facility in Ashfield, Notts. More via The Manufacturer
In case of excellence, make glass
Molly Cooper finds out from The Manufacturer MX Awards Young Manufacturer of the Year, Sam Bennington, what his role at Encirc entails, why it’s important to have a mentor and how he got into manufacturing in the first place. More via The Manufacturer
Tyron Runflat boosts team with specialist hire
Tyron Runflat, inventor of the world’s only multi-piece rubber Runflat system, is celebrating its latest team investment with the appointment of experienced Logistics & Administration Operative, Beata Sleightholme. More via The Manufacturer
British Plastics Federation President calls on polymer industry to develop safer machinery standards for the future
The President of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) is calling on the polymer industry to develop safer machinery standards going for the future. More via The Manufacturer
