UK Export Excellence Awards 2017: shortlist revealed
Posted on 30 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
The Manufacturer and Global Trade Review have revealed the shortlisted companies for this year’s prestigious UK Export Excellence Awards. Metalworking
Bloodhound SSC: one final push
Posted on 29 Apr 2017 by Nick Peters
Richard Noble and Bloodhound are (almost) ready to roll. As Nick Peters reports, you and your company might hold the key to getting the supersonic car to the starting line. Alucast reveals ambitious £1.2m investment strategy
Posted on 27 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Leading UK aluminium casting foundry, Alucast is celebrating its 50th birthday in style after announcing plans for a new £1.2m technical centre and machine shop. Lead time & quality pay dividends for Alloy Wire
Posted on 27 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Alloy Wire International has recorded 50% growth in sales for its resistance wire after winning customers based on lead times and those looking for European quality material. Setting sail for a new era of additive manufacturing
Posted on 26 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
A pioneering usage of additive manufacturing to create ‘on-demand’ pieces for repair and replacement in damaged ships has been revealed by the Port of Rotterdam’s Additive Manufacturing Field lab (RAMLAB) in collaboration with Autodesk. US protectionism receives steely UK reception
Posted on 24 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
Britain’s steelmakers are warning against the potential damage to legitimate UK exports to the United States from being caught up in US protectionist measures to counter the dumping of cheap Chinese steel. Tata Innovation Showcase
Posted on 24 Apr 2017 by Fred Tongue
The Manufacturer talks to Tata about their latest technologies at their Innovation Showcase. Manufacturers asked to help highlight current trends
Posted on 24 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
The UK’s small and medium-sized manufacturers are being urged to take part in the latest National Manufacturing Barometer to help shape future government policy, and highlight current trends and opportunities. The Apprenticeship Levy: it can work for everyone
Posted on 23 Apr 2017 by The Manufacturer
The Apprenticeship Levy, which came into force in April, obliges firms with wage bills in excess of £3m to pay 0.5% of that bill towards funding the creation of three-million new apprenticeships. It is not a popular measure, but Kate Maddison-Greenwell believes that if fully embraced, it can be beneficial for all. Smart Factory Expo 2017: bigger, bolder, better
Posted on 21 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The UK’s biggest showcase for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, The Manufacturer Smart Factory Expo, is taking place on November 15-16 at Exhibition Centre Liverpool.