Safeguarding future skills in composite engineering
New Composite Engineering Apprenticeship Framework launched today by Semta, the UK's sector skills body for science, engineering and advanced manufacturing
Sectors - Process Manufacturing
Manufacturing skills are walking out the door
UK manufacturing could face a mass exodus of executives as companies aren't doing enough to develop their skills reveals new survey from Harvey Nash
Jaguar Land Rover achieves highest rank on CR Index
Jaguar Land Rover has been recognised with the highest ranking in Business in the Community's annual benchmark of responsible business management, The Corporate Responsibility Index (CR Index)
Manufacturers being too complacent over energy use
Far too many organisations are unworried about their spiralling energy use warns independent energy management provider, IMServ Europe
Manufacturing Consortium welcomes new Chairman
The West Midlands Manufacturing Consortium (WMMC) has announced its new Chairman today, leading industrialist John Russell, who previously held senior positions at Manganese Bronze, Harley Davidson, Land Rover and Bombay Dyeing
ABB named as one of the world's most ethical companies
The world renowned power and automation technology group has been named by the Ethisphere Institute as one of its most ethical companies for 2013
More investment needed to achieve manufacturing growth
EEF has released a major report revealing that though many manufacturers have ambitious targets for the future, questions are being raised as to whether suitable investments are being made to achieve them
Siemens help address UK industry's future skills gap
Siemens has launched a pioneering new education and careers programme to encourage young people to consider a career in engineering and manufacturing
GM adds recycling forum to waste management scheme
General Motors has boosted the recycling infrastructure in the United States this week by initiating its Suppliers Partnership for the Environment Southern Network forum
Adding value to manufacturing waste
Re:Sourcing UK has launched a new nationwide service to assist manufacturers with their process waste and by-products
Mec Com proves it's the MAN for the job
Mec Com has become the latest member of the Midlands Assembly Network (MAN) thanks to accelerated growth overseas setting it on a course for its best year to date
Creating a positive future for Kenya through industry
Ahead of the Kenyan presidential candidates debating today on how they plan to take their country forward; the Kenyan Association of Manufacturers has raised 15 key issues it feels should be policy priories for the new government
The architects of a more efficient factory workflow
Leading architect, JDP is quickly gaining a name for itself within industry after helping a number of manufacturers improve productivity and efficiency
Recycled UK invests in new 14,500sqft bonded warehouse
The unveiling of one of the UK's largest secure destruction facilities last week see Recycled UK Ltd announce its ambitious expansion strategy for the year ahead
Apple severs ties with Chinese circuit board maker
Following increased scrutiny over poor factory conditions and underage workers, Apple has stepped up the auditing of its major suppliers and terminated its relationship with Pingzhou Electronics
Expanding M-TEK selects Epicor's next-gen ERP solution
Global electronics manufacturing sub-contractor, M-TEK has selected the Epicor next-generation ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution to support its complex service offering and rapid expansion
Investment pays dividends for UK manufacturer
SMT Developments is set to record its best ever year, with sales already up by 35 percent and five new jobs created during 2012
Sweet sound of manufacturing success
Investing in a state-of-the art Material Resource Planning (MRP) system is helping high-end audio equipment manufacturer, Rega Research to meet the growing consumer demand
An extended AGE of apprenticeships
Small and medium-sized businesses have been given a workforce skills boost with the announcement that the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) has been extended until March 2014
Retaining employee skills to be a priority for 2013
STEM skills expert Semta is urging companies to prepare for new apprentices and graduates in the year ahead and prevent a "lost generation" of talent
Engineering something special in the UK
Developer and manufacturer of water purification systems for use in both the healthcare and research sectors, as well as throughout industry, Purite highlights one of the UK's biggest strengths, its depth of skill in regards to specialised engineering
Re-skilling industry to survive in the 'austere' era
Some suggest organisations no-longer have the required internal capabilities to service customers adequately; Mike Heslop explains why he believes this is having a negative effect on service provision and how this is placing the reputation and long-term future of businesses at risk
IDC's Top Ten manufacturing predictions for 2013
Yesterday saw research and consulting firm IDC Manufacturing Insights host a webinar detailing its Top Ten predictions for the New Year
inspirepac 'lean' on MAS to reach £24m sales target
inspirepac's dedication to the total integration of lean has helped the manufacturer increase efficiency, remove bottlenecks, improve output and nearly double its turnover in less than five years
Major revamp for Midwest Materials
The heartland of US manufacturing in the Midwest is changing face, and Midwest Materials is indicative of that change as it oversees an upheaval of its operations capacity this year
MAS Barometer points to future growth for UK SMEs
The Manufacturing Advisory Service has released the results from its latest National Barometer and its results indicate good news for UK manufacturing SMEs
PP Electrical aims for expansion with six sigma expert
PP Electrical Systems, a leading provider of electrical, electromechanical and electronic assemblies and control systems, has appointed black belt six sigma specialist, Len Palmer as its new Operations Director
Initiative aims to save industry from going down under
Southern Australian Premier, Jay Weatherill has announced a 10-year, Au$11 million initiative in a bid to turn the state's suffering manufacturing industry around
US veterans to be retrained for careers in industry
Four of America's largest manufacturers, GE, Alcoa Inc., Boeing and Lockheed Martin have formed a coalition to train returning US veterans for a career in advanced manufacturing
Are you wasting your time on non-core business tasks?
A leading small business representative, Ingenious Britain has launched a campaign to help SMEs reassess their priorities and refocus attention on the core needs of their businesses
Aimia Foods takes top prize at Best Factory Awards 2012
The winners have been announced for this year's Best Factory Awards with the food and beverage manufacturer, Aimia Foods clearing up
New training centres announced to boost UK industry
Manufacturing in the UK will be given a boost today when the Minister for Universities and Science, David Willets announces the establishment of five new Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs)
Chemical regulatory event, SafeCom announces 2013 dates
Organised by chemical management service and consultancy provider, Safeware Quasar, 2013's SafeCom looks to build on the success of this year's
A focus on negativity is killing Australian industry
An eagerness on the part of the Australian media to only promote 'negative' manufacturing news is doing irreparable harm to the industry and creating a severe lack of confidence in the sector, claims ManufactureLink
SQS to partner with Manufacturing Technology Centre
The world's leading specialist for software quality has signed a Tier 3 membership agreement with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), a global manufacturing research hub
Royal seal of approval for Michelin Tyre's youth scheme
His Royal Highness, The Duke of York travelled to Michelin's Ballymena factory to meet with apprentices and learn about the company's successful training programme
Demonstrating the benefits of reshored manufacturing
Bailey International perfectly illustrates the reshoring of manufacturing currently taking place across the United States as it begins to reinvest back into America
Survey shows growth still being experienced by UK SMEs
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has released their latest National Barometer today which shows manufacturing SMEs across England are experiencing increased sales and predicting future growth, despite industry reports to the contrary
Smaller manufacturers hit hardest by double-dip
With the halfway mark for 2012 well and truly behind us, many companies are announcing less than stellar six month figures; however it looks to be smaller manufacturers who are being the worst affected
New manufacturing facility acquired
A leading global provider of natural pest management products has acquired an 11,400sqft plant in Michigan, USA, for manufacturing its products
Survey reveals key factors to counter economic woes
While the ongoing economic uncertainty is still causing many executives and directors to remain anxious, diligently controlled costs and increasing sales has seen numerous success stories across the sector
Guide to performance benchmarking halves supply cost
Improvement specialists Oliver Wight help organisations by providing the 'best in class service'
Recession still affecting UK manufacturers, says EEF
A new report by the EEF shows the previous period of recession, coupled with an escalating situation within Europe, has taken its toll as UK manufacturing output unexpectedly falls
Polymer processing offers more choice than you'd think
When it comes to polymer processing, manufacturers are spoilt for choice when deciding which process best suits their needs
Lessons to be learnt from Apple's EPEAT U-turn
For small or new manufacturers, now more than ever, creating, and maintaining the right brand is vital in establishing yourself in a marketplace and effectively communicating the products or services you provide to perspective customers
ZenRobotics AI system is the future of recycling
A new sustainable, AI-controlled recycling system is set to change the face of the world's recycling industries
PP's Sales Director's guide to reaching £50m turnover
Expansion into global markets, streamlining supply chains and a growing desire from customers to source from the UK will play a leading part in doubling the turnover for one Staffordshire-based company
Improved process for manufacturing invisible PV windows
New Energy Technologies (NET) has developed a new, faster, cheaper process for producing 'invisible' photovoltaic (PV) windows
Honda first to recycle hybrid car batteries
With global stocks of rare earth materials dwindling, Honda has released plans to effectively harvest the materials used in its own hybrid car batteries
Lord marks Brandauer's biggest investment to date
Birmingham-based precision component manufacturer Brandauer welcomed Lord Digby Jones to its Newtown facility yesterday to herald in the company's biggest investment to date
