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Industry experts call on a co-ordinated approach to Net Zero skills to hit 480,000 ‘green’ jobs target
Two leading figures in ‘clean growth’ are calling for a more co-ordinated approach to Net Zero Future Skills if the UK is going to reach its target of 480,000 ‘green’ jobs by 2030. More via The Manufacturer
Renewed calls for UK industrial strategy to bring in investment and fix Brexit damage
UK manufacturers have renewed calls on the government to urgently draft an industrial strategy that will bring in investment and fix the “terrible” damage caused by the Brexit deal.
The trade body Make UK is reiterating its demands for Labour to come up with a joined-up industrial vision, or else risk losing billions of pounds in investment abroad. More via The Guardian
Funding deal for automation robotic specialist
An automation specialist which works with robotics has secured £350,000 in new funding.
The debt funding will help Birmingham-based Mechatronic Production Systems meet growing demand from manufacturers seeking to automate their processes, enabling the business to expand the team at its plant in Kings Norton and create seven new jobs. More via Business Live
Yorkshire-based manufacturer invests £1.75m in factory and equipment
Specialist Glass Products (SGP), a leading bespoke structural glass manufacturer based in Huddersfield, proudly launches a brand-new virtual tour following a £1.75m investment in factory and equipment. More via The Yorkshire Post
Wet wipe factory closure sees 200 jobs lost
A nappy and wet wipes manufacturer has announced the closure of its two factories, meaning more than 200 people will lose their jobs.
Kimberly-Clark, based in Flint, said it could not meet the UK government’s deadline to remove plastic from wet wipes by mid-2026. More via BBC News
Healthcare manufacturing firm to expand into Thames Valley Science Park
A healthcare manufacturer has announced it is set to expand operations into Reading after securing government funding.
Lonza, a global manufacturer of healthcare products including bio-pharmaceuticals, drug synthesis, and gene therapies, has received funding from the UK government with a view to expanding its biologistics operations. More via RDG.Today
