http://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/index.aspxWorks Management website provides content on factory and plant.60http://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/23055/Aga-delivers-2009-profit--but-only-just.aspxThe cast iron cookers company Aga said today (12 March) that it had achieved its goal of generating revenue and delivering a profit in 2009 although it only just managed the latter. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/23072/Government-announces-multi-million-support-deal-for-Vauxhall.aspxBusiness Secretary Lord Mandelson (pictured) announced today (12 March) a €300 million (£270m) loan guarantee to GME Europe which will help secure the company's operations in Britain and the rest of Europe. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/23060/HSE-launches-do-your-bit-campaign-and-offers-free-training.aspxManufacturing sector bosses are being encouraged to get their employees more involved in health and safety in a bid to reduce injury and ill health.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/23053/BMW-increases-profits-but-sheds-sales-and-staff.aspxDespite continuing fallout from the worldwide financial and economic crisis, German premium car maker BMW reported today (11 March) that it had increased profits although it sold fewer cars and lost approaching 4000 staff during 2009. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22945/Manufacturers-increase-investment-in-green-strategies-.aspxManufacturers are showing a greater commitment to resource efficiency but concerns remain at the lack of use of eco-design, says a survey published today (10 March). Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22979/Manufacturing-output-dips-but-trend-remains-positive.aspxFresh official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today (10 March) indicated a stutter in the steady recovery of the UK manufacturing sector's fortunes although it was dismissed as a "blip" against the background of a continuing trend of growth. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22938/New-car-CO2-emissions-cut-by-biggest-ever-margin.aspxAverage new car CO2 emissions fell by their biggest ever margin last year with the impact of recession and the government's scrappage incentive scheme boosting the continued influence of technological advances made by vehicle manufacturers. The rate of reduction was the best on record, three times the average rate achieved since data was first measured in 1997. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22939/Weir-pumps-up-strong-performance.aspxReporting its annual results today (9 March), pumps specialist The Weir Group said it had put in a strong performance in a difficult global environment during 2009. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22888/Free-advice-for-engineers-on-going-green.aspxA new web-based 'eco-street' has been launched by sustainability specialist Envirowise to help engineering companies identify resource efficiency hot spots and cost saving opportunities. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22901/Manufacturing-industry-demands-action.aspxRepresentatives from the UK's manufacturing industry made their concerns very clear at The Future of UK Manufacturing Summit, held last week at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers in London. The summit was organised by Findlay Media, in association with the ERA Foundation and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22862/Manufacturers-manifesto-calls-for-fresh-approach-from-government-to-build-new-economy.aspxThe next government needs to think and act differently to re-build and re-balance our economy and ensure the UK pays its way in the world, according to EEF, the manufacturers' organisation today (5 March). Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22860/Car-market-rises-in-February-ahead-of-key-new-plate-market.aspxThe new car market in the UK rose for an eighth successive month in February, with the market up 26.4% to 68,686 units, almost one in five (19.6%) accounted for by the government's scrappage scheme. Between 1999-2009 February typically accounted for 3.3% of the annual market, ahead of the March plate change peak. The 2010 February market was above expectations, just 1.3% below 2008's tally, but still 12.2% off the 1999-2009 average.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22849/Lotus-and-Cosworth-announce-strategic-partnership-.aspx Two of Britain's most renowned automotive names are to become closely associated through a strategic partnership looking at the opportunity to develop high performance engines for Lotus road and race cars.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22802/Wincanton-claims-eco-friendly-trailer-unit-could-reduce-carbon-emissions-by-10.aspxThe logistics giant Wincanton says that as part of its drive to reduce carbon emissions from its fleet, it has designed a semi-trailer that provides additional space for at least four extra pallets per load. The design would lead to an estimated 10 per cent reduction in road miles where adopted, and hence lower carbon emissions, the company says.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22801/First-high-performance-British-designed-motorcycle-for-disabled-to-launch-in-US.aspxManufactured in Hyde, Cheshire, the world's first high-performance motorcycle for individuals with disabilities is being launched in the USA. Martin Conquest has signed a deal with American adapted vehicle specialists MobilityWorks to manufacture and distribute its new 1200cc, BMW-powered 'Conquest' motorcycle (pictured) through its 55-dealer network. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22835/Manufacturing-sector-firmly-back-on-the-road.aspxThe UK manufacturing sector was hailed as being "firmly back on the road" yesterday (1 March) at it continued its solid recovery in February. The headline Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply posted 56.6, unchanged from January's fifteen-year high. The PMI has now remained above its neutral level of 50.0 for five successive months.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22800/Manufacturers-growing-in-confidence-survey.aspxBritain's manufacturers are looking to the future with greater confidence about the prospects for recovery as more companies report signs of demand improving, according to a major survey released today (1 March). Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22797/A-year-of-transition-sees-Bodycote-shed-over-2000-jobs.aspxThermal processing services specialist Bodycote saw 2009 as "a year of transition", it said yesterday (25 February); one in which a major cost reduction programme cost over 2000 jobs. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22799/GKN-makes-re-alignment-progress.aspxThe automotive, aerospace and off-highway manufacturing giant GKN said yesterday that it had made significant progress in realigning its operations but had needed to extend its head count reduction and facility closures. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22730/Kerry-ups-profits-on-lower-sales.aspxKerry Group, the global ingredients & flavours and consumer foods group, turned in a near 4% increase in profits despite lower revenues caused by the slowdown in economic growth that adversely affected consumer confidence which led to increased personal saving and reduced expenditure on food and beverages in most markets. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22731/Lotus-hybrid-power-for-oncept-car.aspxSports car firm Lotus is to unveil its Proton Concept car (pictured) at the Geneva Motor Show, showcasing an advanced series hybrid drivetrain, designed and developed by the company's automotive consultancy division. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22709/Steady-growth-predicted-for-global-aerospace-and-defence-industry.aspxGrowth driven by opportunities in Asia and the Middle East and an acceleration of M&A activity and the continued emergence of China and India as key markets is being predicted in a new report published yesterday (22 February). Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22695/Credit-conditions-stabilising-survey.aspxFollowing a sustained period of turbulence in financial markets, industry is starting to see credit conditions stabilize, according to a survey released today (22 February). Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22707/Sales-and-profits-grow-at-ABF.aspxBeet sugar to high street fashion group Associated British Foods (ABF) today (22 February) forecast strong increases in sales and profits for its half year results to the end of February. They will show a strong increase in revenue with growth achieved in all segments, the group announced in a trading statement. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.worksmanagement.co.uk/article/22706/XP-powers-up-Chinese-production-------------------------------------------------------------------------------.aspxXP Power, a leading developer and manufacturer of critical power control components for the electronics industry today (22 February) reported flat 2009 sales but increased production volumes from its new Chinese manufacturing facility over the last three months of the year. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT