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National Productivity Week: Redefining performance in UK manufacturing
For National Productivity Week [27 April – 1 May], three industry figures explore how productivity in modern manufacturing is shifting from a “more with less” mindset to a holistic focus on workforce enablement, operational consistency, and AI-driven efficiency. Read more via The Manufacturer
Metal service centre named ‘King’ of the metal carpet at the CBM Awards
William King, one of the UK’s leading metal services centres, has been named as the shining star of the metal industry ‘Oscars’. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK skills gap: Why manufacturers are turning to apprenticeships and vocational training
Europlaz’s Rory O’Keeffe heralds the newfound popularity of vocational training and explains why the UK should have embraced it sooner. Read more via The Manufacturer
Kingsland Drinks secures £65m funding to fuel growth plans
Kingsland Drinks Group has secured a £65m funding package from Barclays, supported by advisory firm RSM UK, as the Manchester-based manufacturer looks to accelerate its next phase of growth. Read more via The Manufacturer
New MD for FANUC UK and FANUC Ireland
FANUC has appointed Andy Armstrong as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, effective immediately, as the company looks to accelerate automation adoption across both markets. Read more via The Manufacturer
