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Great British Grid aims to speed up connections for UK businesses
The UK government has launched Great British Grid (GB Grid), a publicly owned electricity network body aimed at speeding up grid connections for businesses and supporting investment in energy infrastructure. Read more via The Manufacturer
Industry feels the pinch as diesel prices hit an all-time high
RAC data has shown that UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high of 199.18p per litre, placing greater strain on the UK’s industrial sector which is already grappling with enormous energy costs and wider challenges around supply chain disruption. Read more via The Manufacturer
Carlsberg Britvic and The Rivers Trust launch water replenishment partnership
Carlsberg Britvic has announced a ten-year landmark partnership with The Rivers Trust to help restore rivers, wetlands and floodplains near its Rugby manufacturing site. Read more via The Manufacturer
3D printing of rubber gloves set to revolutionise an entire industry
Cranfield University researchers have developed a new method for 3D printing rubber gloves that is set to reshape the glove manufacturing industry. Read more via The Manufacturer
Tornado Wire welcomes 119 students to Millom factory
Tornado Wire welcomed 119 students from four local schools to its Millom factory as part of National Manufacturing Day, building on links established through last year’s event. Read more via The Manufacturer
