Qualifications in pole position
Posted on 22 Sep 2015 by Victoria Fitzgerald
A qualification to help bridge the gap between school and work was officially launched at the F1 in Schools finals on September 15.
Engineering
World-leading engineers elected to Academy fellowship
Posted on 21 Sep 2015 by Callum Bentley
The Royal Academy of Engineering has elected 50 new Fellows, including three new International Fellows.
Black Country union sparks reshoring success
Posted on 18 Sep 2015 by Victoria Fitzgerald
A partnership made in the Black Country is helping bring castings for a crucial transport locking device back from the Far East as the reshoring drive continues to gather pace.
Coventry manufacturer secures growth in China
Posted on 17 Sep 2015 by Victoria Fitzgerald
A Coventry manufacturer is enjoying growth in China after taking part in a trade mission to the Far East.
GE takes over Alstom
Posted on 16 Sep 2015 by The Manufacturer
The European Commission (EC) has approved the proposed Alstom deal with GE and the Department of Justice has also filed a proposed consent decree that would permit the acquisition to close. UK first for Black Country manufacturer
Posted on 16 Sep 2015 by Fred Tongue
A UK first has been installed in the West Midlands and is set to help a local manufacturer secure £1m of new orders. Global market for engineering services up for grabs
Posted on 11 Sep 2015 by The Manufacturer
A consultation paper revealed in Parliament yesterday suggested that engineering companies in the UK can benefit from a global market for engineering services worth £1 trillion by 2025. 3D barcodes developed to fight counterfeits
Posted on 11 Sep 2015 by The Manufacturer
Developed by Yorkshire engineers, the first 3D barcode can be embedded into products while being manufactured. The new technology is said to be a key importance to the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors. Leading Black Country foundry sets its sights on £10m sales
Posted on 8 Sep 2015 by Jonny Williamson
Specialist supplier of sand, gravity and pressure castings, Alucast is celebrating after securing a prestigious global automotive quality accreditation. Join the schools revolution – says Education Secretary
Posted on 8 Sep 2015 by Victoria Fitzgerald
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan will today invite a gathering of the UK’s top business leaders to “play their part” and apply their experience and expertise to improving failing schools.