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UK Steel welcomes government recognition of steel as Strategic National Asset
UK Steel has welcomed forthcoming government guidance that will, for the first time, explicitly recognise steel as a critical sector for national security and prioritise the use of British steel in public contracts. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK vehicle manufacturing slides again as exports weaken and global pressures mount
UK vehicle manufacturing output declined sharply in February, underscoring mounting pressure on the sector from weak global demand, export volatility and ongoing industrial disruption, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Read more via The Manufacturer
Norfolk manufacturer boosts capabilities with major investment
A family-owned Norfolk manufacturer of premium timber garden buildings has installed a state-of-the-art planer and moulder machine at its Norfolk workshop, marking a significant step forward in its manufacturing capabilities. Read more via The Manufacturer
ANT Industries strengthens precision capability with investment in advanced turn/mill technology
ANT Industries has reinforced its advanced manufacturing capability with a six-figure investment in a new AXILE G8 Turn/Mill Centre at its facility in Atherstone, Warwickshire. Read more via The Manufacturer
Outsourcing can provide ‘long-term’ growth in this unstable economy predicts PP C&A’s Tony Hague
PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague has urged firms to view outsourcing as a long-term lever for growth rather than a way of alleviating capacity pressure. Read more via The Manufacturer
