Furniture, Wood & Glass

Factory PMI jumps to 2-year high in October

Britain's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest rate for two years in October, according to the monthly survey by CIPS/Markit.

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UK Manufacturing conditions ‘remain challenging’ says CBI

Manufacturers reported depressed order books again last month, according to the CBI.

UK Manufacturing PMI hits 13-month high

UK manufacturing activity fell at its slowest pace in more than a year in June as output rose for the first time in 15 months.

China defends export policies

China on Wednesday rejected U.S. and European charges that its restrictions on raw materials exports violate international trade rules, saying that its policies were in keeping with WTO regulations.

A man rides a tricycle past containers at a port in Shanghai June 24, 2009. REUTERS/Aly Song

EEF and HSE unveil ‘common sense’ approach to health and safety

EEF has renewed its strategic partnership with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and agreed a joint delivery plan for the manufacturing sector which takes a ‘common sense’ approach to health and safety.

Arthur Brett announces record turnover

Despite the recession, fine English furniture maker Arthur Brett has announced record levels of turnover and profit.

Waterford Wedgwood union says KPS bid offers hope

A trade union representing laid-off workers at Waterford Wedgwood's Irish plant said on Thursday an offer from U.S. private equity group KPS Partners for the indebted crystal maker offered hope for jobs.

Wedgwood china is seen on display at the company's factory shop in Stoke on Trent, England, January 5, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Wedgwood family keen on Waterford Wedgwood

Two members of the Wedgwood family have made a formal "expression of interest" to Deloitte about a deal for luxury tableware maker Waterford Wedgwood, the Daily Telegraph reported on its website on Monday.

Two groups vie for Waterford assets

Workers protesting at luxury tableware maker Waterford Wedgwood's Irish crystal plant said on Sunday they supported one of two U.S. private equity groups vying to buy some of the indebted company's assets.

KPS in talks to buy Waterford Wedgwood assets

U.S. private equity group KPS Capital Partners has agreed to buy some assets of the Irish china maker Waterford Wedgwood that fell into administration earlier this week, receiver Deloitte said on Thursday.

A Waterford Crystal decanter is seen on display at the company's factory shop in Stoke on Trent, England, January 5, 2009. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Steelcase breaks even in third-quarter

(Reuters) - Steelcase Inc , the world's largest office furniture maker, broke even in the latest third quarter, and forecast a loss for the fourth quarter.