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MAS report shows UK manufacturing is on the rise

Despite predictions to the contrary, findings from the MAS National Barometer show that manufacturing SMEs in England are experiencing increasing sales, a growing workforce and a rise in investment

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

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

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

Manufacturers need more government support says survey

A survey by business advisors BDO LLP has revealed that almost three-quarters of UK manufacturers believe the government is failing to provide the right strategies and initiatives to support and develop the country's manufacturing industries

The true impact of rising labour costs in China

With Chinese workers seeing a welcome increase in salaries, and with average wages set to rise further still, Manufacturing Digital considers the choice global manufacturing companies operating in the region now face

Leaning towards efficient finance processes

Amidst the recent economic volatility, business leader's focus has shifted from "revenue growth" to "profitable growth" and hence every aspect of an organisation's performance has begun to receive scrutiny as leader's try to shed waste and pursue effectiveness

The cost of mismanaging Health & Safety in manufacturing

Every global organisation has considered its position regarding health and safety, but can the same be said for all businesses?

Make a mark with printing precision

Olivier Evain, EMEA Regional Category Manager at Printronix, discusses the benefits of line matrix printing for the manufacturing industry

Honda launch new scheme to create 'Green Dealers'

Honda show its commitment to behaving in an environmentally responsible manner permeates every level of its operations, from its fuel-efficient vehicles and energy efficient manufacturing techniques, right down to dealership floors

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