http://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/index.aspxWorks Management website provides content on factory and plant.60http://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/14013/BAE-welcomes-Woolf-Report.aspxBAE Systems yesterday (6 May) welcomed the publication of the Woolf Committee Report, saying it was an important step towards BAE Systems’ objective of achieving benchmark standards of governance in the conduct of its day-to-day business.Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/14011/Bentley-designers-turn-to-Bond-book.aspxEvery Bentley owner will want one and, even at a whopping £750, will probably be queuing for a copy of the new James Bond book, Devil May Care.Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/14014/Dents-appear-in-manufacturing-confidence.aspxThe worsening economic outlook has dented manufacturers’ confidence across most UK regions over the last three months, according to the latest Regional Trends Survey published yesterday (6 May) by the CBI and Experian. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/14015/Manufacturing-starts-to-feel-the-economic-strain.aspxManufacturing appeared at last to be feeling the effects of the generally bearish economy with output for the month of March falling by 0.5 per cent.Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/14012/Skillnet-wins-contract-to-run-Ford-apprenticeship-scheme.aspxAutomotive sector training provider Skillnet Automotive Academy, has been selected by Ford Motor Company to manage its national apprenticeship programme.Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13990/Manufacturers-urge-delay-in-extension-to-flexible-working-legislation-.aspxEEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has urged the government to delay plans to extend the right to request flexible working to more employees until companies have adjusted to the current legislation or risk denying employees with legitimate reasons for asking to work flexibly the opportunity to do so.Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13973/OEE-system-puts-health-into-Hovis-production-.aspxPremier Foods’ Hovis bread production division says that implementing an Idhammar OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) management system reduced its annual gas spend by 7%, equating to £400,000. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13988/Rachael-wins-aprentice-award.aspxBAE Systems engineer, Rachael Hoyle, has been named ‘Advanced Apprentice of the Year’ by the National Employer Service of the Learning and Skills Council. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13987/Tomkins-leans-against-headwinds.aspxTomkins, the global engineering and manufacturing group, said in a trading update at its annual meeting yesterday (2 May) that its performance to date for the 2008 financial year had been “resilient” and that lean initiatives were helping to offset US “headwinds”.Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13955/Son-resolves-fathers-production-problems.aspxA father and son team have transformed a university project into extra revenue for a Sheffield-based heavy engineering firm.Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13954/Student-logo-for-30m-auto-research-centre.aspxA new €30 million research and development centre testing the latest vehicle technology such as collision avoidance and congestion prevention systems will be emblazoned with a logo designed by a Coventry University student.Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13952/Train-company-buys-car-firm.aspxModel maker Hornby announced today (1 May) that it had agreed to buy rival Corgi, famous for its die-cast toy cars, for £7.5 million.Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13943/Bentley-racing-green.aspxA Bentley Motors apprentice team has won a special ‘Spirit of Greenpower’ award for its performance in the Greenpower Corporate Challenge at Goodwood race circuit. The Bentley apprentice team designed, engineered and built the electric powered car that they entered into the Greenpower Challenge as well as a season of ‘F24+’ racing. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13944/Credit-crunch-depresses-Bentley-sales.aspxAnnouncing its financial results for the first quarter ending 31 March, today (30 April), Bentley Motors reported consistent profitability despite a slight decrease in sales. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13937/400m-Lockheed-order-for-GKN.aspxGKN Aerospace has gained a further follow on contract from Lockheed Martin to supply the integrated nacelle (pictured) for the C-130J aircraft. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13936/Smiths-flies-into-Albuquerque.aspxSmiths Detection, part of the technology business Smiths Group, has deployed its advanced X-ray checkpoint systems in a US airport for the first time.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13923/Skills-Academy-validates-NPL-training.aspxParticipants in the National Physical Laboratory’s (NPL’s) training framework can now be assured that its dimensional measurement training framework meets industry-recognised levels of competence, following its validation by the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13933/Smiths-completes-Dutch-deal.aspxSmiths Group, the London headquartered global technology company, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Indufil BV, a Dutch-based specialist in filters for the petrochemical and process industries. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13922/Wales-beats-Poland-for-16m-investment-and-125-jobs.aspxDoncasters, manufacturer of components and assemblies for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries, is investing £16 million to expand the capabilities of its Blaenavon plant, creating 125 new, high-skill jobs.Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13917/Euro-helps-packaging-group.aspxThe international packaging manufacturer D S Smith issued an upbeat assessment of its performance today (25 April) and said it was being helped by the strength of the euro. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13920/Manufacturers-increase-prices-.aspxManufacturers are raising the prices of their goods to try to counter the fiercest increases since 1990 in unit costs, driven by more expensive energy and raw materials. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13918/Reckitt-Benckiser-increases-growth-targets.aspxHousehold products group Reckitt Benckiser said yesterday (24 April) that it was increasing its revenue growth targets for the year on the back of “a very strong” first quarter.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13919/UK-automotive-in-good-health.aspxUK car and commercial vehicle production fell in March but is still more than 10% up year on year.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13903/Fridge-firm-hits-out-at-WEEE-directive.aspxPoor policing and a lack of certainty in its charging system are among a series of problems in a new EU waste directive, according to the international Leicester-based refrigerator firm, the Husky Group. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/13882/UK-made-Electric-London-cabs-scheduled-for-next-year.aspxLondon black cab maker Manganese Bronze has announced a development agreement with The Tanfield Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles, to develop a battery powered, zero emission urban taxi to be introduced in 2009.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT