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Britvic realises nine per cent production increase through digital transformation
Through the use of data, Britvic has seen a nine per cent increase in performance on one of the lines in Rugby, equating to around an extra two million produced cases in the last six months. More via The Manufacturer
UK retains International Youth Rocketry Championship title
A team of students from Ampleforth College in Yorkshire have beaten teams from Japan, the USA and France to add the title of International Youth Rocketry Champions to their status at the UK Champions. More via The Manufacturer
Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2024 results
Airbus has reported its consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2024.
The aviation giant delivered 323 aircraft and posted a first-half net profit of 825m euros ($890m). More via Airbus
Babcock accelerates future talent with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers
This July, as part of its commitment to tackling the engineering skills challenge, Babcock supported two of the biggest student engineering events in Europe.
Teaming up with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Babcock was part of two world-class events: the Uncrewed Aerial Systems challenge and Formula Student. More via Babcock
Modular building manufacturer sets industry standard for fire safety and sustainability with £250k investment
Leading manufacturer of modular buildings, Thurston Group, is setting the industry standard for fire safety and sustainability, with a £250,000 investment to achieve early compliance with upcoming changes to construction site legislation in January 2025. More via The Manufacturer
Sports seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy
Car seat manufacturer Recaro Automotive has filed for bankruptcy.
The German firm, which supplies major brands including BMW, Ford and Volkswagen, was yesterday approved for self-administration by the Esslingen District Court. More via Autocar
New survey reveals nearly half of England’s SMEs don’t know that Simpler Recycling will impact their business
Nearly half (42%) of SMEs in England don’t know that upcoming Simpler Recycling legislation will impact their business, according to a new survey from waste management experts Biffa. More via The Manufacturer
