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Ford’s UK chief engineer hands role to twenty-one-year-old for the day to promote skills
In a move to spotlight the future of automotive engineering, Ford UK’s new chief engineer, Andrew Brumley, handed his leadership role to twenty-one-year-old Imperial College student, Tatiana. More via The Manufacturer
Hundreds of jobs at risk at Flint wet wipe factory
Hundreds of jobs are at risk after a nappies and wet wipes manufacturer announced it is considering closing one of its sites.
Kimberly-Clark said the UK government’s deadline to remove plastic from wet wipes by mid-2026 “significantly limits” its ability to adapt its processes in time, meaning it may “no longer be viable” to keep its site running in Flint, Flintshire. More via BBC News
Silvery Tweed invests in Berwick-upon-Tweed factory
Silvery Tweed Cereals has invested in a new sieve for its Berwick-upon-Tweed factory in Northumberland which will enable it to boost the efficiency of its seed cleaning line.
The sieve has been added at the start of the company’s allergen-free seed cleaning line and will improve the overall efficacy and efficiency of the entire line as well as enhancing and improving the standards of seed cleaning, the family-owned business said. More via British Baker
South Wales manufacturer secures $1.4m US deal
An award-winning South Wales manufacturing company has secured its biggest US export deal to date worth over $1.4m, thanks to support from the Welsh Government.
Pontyclun-based Concrete Canvas, which manufactures innovative flexible concrete fabric, signed the milestone deal as part of its wider expansion in the US, which includes lining canal networks across the West Coast. More via The Manufacturer
Nestlé continues progress with scaling-up Income Accelerator scheme for cocoa communities
A key sustainability milestone for Nestlé has been delivered as its UK manufacturing facilities are set to feature cocoa sourced through its Income Accelerator programme supporting farmers in its core supply chains, including in West Africa, writes Neill Barston.
Confectionery Production reported on the media event at its York KitKat facilities, which also included a tour of its flagship manufacturing operations that turn out more than a billion bars a year for fans of the classic British brand. More via Confectionary Production
BAE Systems’ donations to navy charity reach £1m milestone
Donations from BAE Systems to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) have reached the landmark figure of £1m.
The Company has supported the charity since it was established in 2007. More via The Manufacturer
