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Beyond the balance sheet: What manufacturers really need from their banking partners
In one of her first interviews since becoming NatWest’s new Head of Manufacturing and Construction, Ashleigh Dorrington-Harvey says she is taking a listening-first approach to understanding the challenges facing UK industry. Read more via The Manufacturer
Food and drink manufacturers call for Andy Burnham to relieve pressure
Food and drink manufacturers have set out how the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, can ease mounting pressure on the industry, as 88% of businesses report that business conditions have deteriorated since Labour came to power. Read more via The Manufacturer
E&O Laboratories increases production by ten million units as real-time factory data unlocks capacity
E&O Laboratories, a leading UK-based manufacturer of culture media, has increased annual production from 30 million units in 2023 to 40 million units in 2025, supported by the deployment of data analytics across its production operations. Read more via The Manufacturer
Why manufacturers must prepare for multiple propulsion futures
PHINIA’s Todd Anderson argues that decarbonising transport will require a diverse mix of propulsion technologies, including EVs, hybrids, hydrogen, cleaner combustion and renewable fuels, tailored to different applications, markets and operating demands rather than relying on electrification alone. Read more via The Manufacturer
Seed Revolution targets younger gardeners with new seed ranges
Seed Revolution is aiming to bring a new generation of gardeners into the world of growing, as demand continues to build for its range of British-grown wildflower seeds and organic vegetable seeds. Read more via The Manufacturer
