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The five strategic pillars shaping Smart Manufacturing Week
This June, Smart Manufacturing Week returns to Birmingham’s NEC, where what awaits visitors isn’t just left to chance; it’s all carefully designed around five key pillars: Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Supply Chain Resilience, and People & Skills. More via The Manufacturer
Historic Holwell Works foundry site contents go up for auction as Saint-Gobain PAM moves production to France
The entire contents of Saint-Gobain PAM UK’s historic Holwell Works foundry in Melton Mowbray are up for auction following the closure of the site at the end of last year. More via The Manufacturer
UK’s colourful new car market has one firm favourite, says SMMT chief
The Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has commented on the fact that the colour grey has proved the most popular car colour for the seventh year. More via The Manufacturer
UK Defence industry, Ukrainian Embassy and Foreign Secretary commemorate Ukraine-UK 100-Year Partnership
The 100-Year Partnership agreement between the Ukraine and the United Kingdom was recently celebrated at a special edition of the ADS President’s Breakfast series. More via The Manufacturer
CESPA launch set to fuel the UK’s clean energy systems capability
UK manufacturing’s ability to accelerate the development of clean energy systems has been given a welcome boost this week. More via The Manufacturer
UK manufacturing workers lead the world in productivity gains over the last five years, Fourjaw analysis reveals
The value added by manufacturing employees in the UK increased by almost £11,200 per worker between 2018 and 2023, a new analysis shows. More via The Manufacturer