The Manufacturer MX Awards 2019: All the winners and reactions
Posted on 4 Feb 2020 by The Manufacturer
A round-up of all those who won big at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2019 – the only peer-reviewed and judged programme of its kind. Chemicals
How do you solve a problem like lead battery recycling?
Posted on 23 Jan 2020 by Jonny Williamson
An increased global emphasis on low carbon initiatives is set to significantly increase the demand for batteries, leading to concerns surrounding the responsible management of lead throughout the lifecycle of automotive and industrial batteries. Have your say on the most pressing issues facing UK manufacturing in 2020
Posted on 20 Dec 2019 by Nick Peters
By taking the Annual Manufacturing Report survey you will be helping stakeholders in our sector better understand the challenges that companies face. UK must look to chemical sector to lead the world in sustainable growth
Posted on 4 Dec 2019 by The Manufacturer
A vision for how Britain can become the leader on delivering sustainable growth has been set out in a new manifesto published by the country’s largest manufacturing exporter, the chemical and pharmaceutical sector. UK firms back ‘Brand Britain’ for quality and cost
Posted on 27 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
The number of UK businesses willing to pay that little bit extra for British-made products for their quality and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, chimes with a similar study about global attitudes to ‘Brand Britain’ conducted last year. Political stability key to ‘unlock’ Quantum Computing investment
Posted on 22 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
UK manufacturing investment in leading-edge technologies is set to soar in the next five years - but Brexit uncertainty could threaten to hinder that progress, according to industry experts. Employer-educator collaboration key to plugging skills shortage
Posted on 22 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
There needs to be "deeper engagement" between employers and the education system in order to produce a "talent pipeline" that can sustain a thriving UK economy, according to the latest report from The IET. Parties urged to set aside blame-driven politics and focus on business growth
Posted on 20 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
“Narrow-minded, blame-driven politics” should be set aside in favour of an economic vision that prioritises growth and digital competency in a post-Brexit world, according to a newly published manifesto from Make UK. Investment fears over Brexit leave industry at mercy of global rivals
Posted on 19 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
Brexit anxiety is forcing the manufacturing sector to stockpile cash allowances to record levels, while industry investment plummets to a four-year low under similar strains – according to a leading accountancy firm. What is Innovation Alley at Smart Factory Expo 2019?
Posted on 14 Nov 2019 by The Manufacturer
Fresh ideas in manufacturing is what keeps this industry vibrant and moving towards the future – and at ‘Innovation Alley’ at the Smart Factory Expo in Liverpool, there’s no shortage of new and exciting businesses trying to stand out from the crowd.