JCB invests £62m in two new Indian factories
Posted on 16 Nov 2014 by Callum Bentley
JCB today has celebrated 35 years of manufacturing in India with the opening of two brand new factories in Jaipur – an investment of £62 million.
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Unipart helps engage new engineers
Posted on 31 Oct 2014 by The Manufacturer
Unipart Manufacturing has launched a new scheme to encourage university students to engage in manufacturing.
Autodesk launches 3D Printing innovation fund
Posted on 31 Oct 2014 by The Manufacturer
Autodesk has announced that it intends to invest up to $100m (£62.6m) in 3D printing companies over the next several years.
E.ON launches scheme to help SMEs cut energy costs
Posted on 29 Oct 2014 by The Manufacturer
E.ON announced it has teamed up with US energy intelligence company FirstFuel, to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) benefit from energy saving tools which are usually only available to larger industrial and commercial businesses.
Aerospace firm saved from the brink with AMSCI funding
Posted on 22 Oct 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
Coventry-based CFS Aero has secured almost £1m in funding through the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative and with assistance from the Coventry and Warwickshire Growth Hub.
Visionary development for Hampshire firm
Posted on 21 Oct 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
Global contact lens manufacturer, CooperVision, has recently completed its latest phase of growth and investment with the completion of a new 31,000 square feet manufacturing space in Speedwell Close, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire.
Vince Cable’s plans to forge manufacturing links with India
Posted on 10 Oct 2014 by The Manufacturer
Vince Cable is in India on a week-long visit to dispel myths that the UK is not welcoming to Indian students, promote Britain in Asia and announces new job creation.
Nottingham manufacturing scores £7m investment
Posted on 9 Oct 2014 by Victoria Fitzgerald
Nottingham-based Southglade business park is set to receive a £7m investment to develop manufacturing in the area.
Seaglaze reshores production after £1m investment
Posted on 8 Oct 2014 by The Manufacturer
A £1m investment into a new glass toughening plant is set to help a Norwich manufacturer target £3m in sales – for the first time in its 44-year history.
Somerset manufacturer drives production back to UK
Posted on 8 Oct 2014 by The Manufacturer
A Somerset manufacturer of high precision components for the motorsport, aerospace and defence industries has increased turnover by 10% and created five new jobs, after developing a new wheel product on site.