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‘Missed opportunity’: CBM says Budget fails UK manufacturers
The government’s promise to reindustrialise the UK economy has fallen at the first hurdle, according to the President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). Read more via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: To build a new battery, first build the machines
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Henning Rath, Chief Executive of EnerVenue, explains how the company designed every machine on its new line in Changzhou, how the line is built to grow, and what a battery made to last thirty years means for industrial sites. Read more via The Manufacturer
Norfolk bedmaker puts British wool and manufacturing craftsmanship in the spotlight
A Norfolk family business is putting British wool, sheep farmers and traditional manufacturing skills in the national spotlight with a new television advert that celebrates the journey from field to finished mattress. Read more via The Manufacturer
Nestlé honours DS Smith with Supplier Award
DS Smith, an international paper company, has been honoured by Nestlé Germany with the ‘Lighthouse Award’ at the annual Supplier Awards, a special distinction recognising suppliers who set benchmarks and demonstrate role model qualities. Read more via The Manufacturer
Manufacturer Refresco launches one of UK’s largest industrial rooftop solar programmes
Refresco, a leading independent provider of Complete Beverage Solutions, has commenced a major 21.5MWp solar PV programme across four of its UK manufacturing facilities, marking one of the largest commercial and industrial solar deployments undertaken in the UK. Read more via The Manufacturer
