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Defence contracts worth £350 million to be announced
The UK government will announce this week which companies will be asked to design the next-generation of hi-tech submarines, including advanced missile and propulsion systems
Automotive + More Automotive >>
General Motors' investment boosts UK car manufacturing
US auto-giant General Motors has secured over 2,000 jobs at Vauxhall's Ellesmere production plant by announcing that the next model in its Astra series will be built in the UK
Logistics + More Logistics >>
British Raleigh sold to Dutch Accell
Raleigh Cycle, a name synonymous with the long history of the bicycle industry, has been sold to the Dutch company Accell in a deal worth over £62 million ($100 million)
Consumer Products + More Consumer Products >>
Samsung announce Galaxy S3 to launch 29 May
A huge crowd packed into London's Earl's Court Exhibition Centre last night to finally witness the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3, a smartphone already being dubbed the 'Apple Killer'
Paper, Print & Packaging + More Paper, Print & Packaging >>
De La Rue CEO Resigns
The chief executive of banknote printer De La Rue, James Hussey, has quit.
The news comes amidst production problems, which will affect sales in 2010 and 2011.
De La Rue recently halted production at a paper factory for failing to meet quality standards.
Hi Tech + More Hi Tech >>
New material could transform electronics industry
A research team from the Center for Graphene Science at the University of Exeter have created GraphExeter, "the most lightweight, flexible, transparent material ever for conducting electricity"
Health & Medical + More Health & Medical >>
UK partnership looks to save NHS thousands every year
Recycled UK has formed a partnership with IMR (Industrial Material Recycling) to develop vision imaging software which could save NHS Healthcare Trusts hundreds of thousands of pounds every year from the disposal of time expired X-ray films
Building Products + More Building Products >>
Silkworms help develop new armour and car panels
Researchers from the University of Oxford have been inspired by the cocoons of silkworms to publish a study proffering advances in materials which could transform industries struggling with the rising cost and scarcity of raw materials, especially those in developing nations
Process Manufacturing + More Process Manufacturing >>
2012 Carbon Trust Award for Scottish Leather Group
During the annual Scottish Engineering's Awards Dinner at the Marriott hotel in Glasgow, the Scottish Leather Group has been crowned this year's most energy efficient manufacturer by the Carbon Trust
Metals & Machinery + More Metals & Machinery >>
Reliable Manufacturing enhance safety and reliability
Consultants in reliability-based change management, Reliable manufacturing, has been working with global clients to increase performance and facilitate organisational cultural change
