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Manufacturers open their doors for National Manufacturing Day 2024
Today is National Manufacturing Day 2024, an annual celebration of the sector and an opportunity for manufacturing organisations to open their doors to the public so people can see what goes on inside the country’s makers. More via The Manufacturer
Over 300 jobs in North Wales secured with £1bn investment
A major investment of over £1bn in the redevelopment of Shotton Mill in Deeside, North Wales, will safeguard 147 jobs and create a further 220 when fully commissioned, the UK and Welsh governments have confirmed today. More via The Manufacturer
JLR invests £500m into creating EV factory of the future in Merseyside
JLR has announced a £500m investment to transform its historic Halewood facility to support the parallel production of electric vehicles, alongside existing combustion and hybrid models.
Originally built in 1963 to produce the Ford Anglia, Halewood is being transformed for the electric era. More via JLR
Aircraft manufacturer productivity peaks despite lagging orders, says ADS Group
The number of commercial aircraft delivered in August 2024 was higher than in any August since 2018 according to ADS, the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. More via The Manufacturer
GE Vernova expands UK facilities
GE Vernova Inc. has announced the expansion of its existing manufacturing facilities in Stafford, UK. This should support the fast-growing demand for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems that will help power renewable projects throughout Europe, Asia and North America and support the UK’s energy transition. More via Transformers Magazine
Manufacturing firm Terex cuts staff hours to reduce costs
Terex, the US manufacturing firm, is to cut hours for staff in its Northern Ireland operations as it continues to reduce costs.
It is understood the move will mean some workers will see their pay fall by hundreds of pounds a month. More via BBC News
