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Brompton and Bremont Watch Company share HSBC Global Connections win 17/06/2013

Brompton Bicyle and Bremont Watch Company have scooped top prize in an HSBC competition to find Britain's most innovative and globally ambitious businesses.

Employers call for action on absenteeism 17/06/2013

Britain's manufacturers are calling on the government to convene a summit of employers and medics to tackle sickness.

EEF urges caution on Europe and on corporate tax ahead of G8 Summit 17/06/2013

Manufacturing bosses have again raised their voices against right wing Euro-sceptics by underlining the importance of Britain "being a strong and active participant in the European Union" ahead of the G8 Summit.

Magnomatics wins £100,000 Smart award 13/06/2013

Magnomatics, the Yorkshire-based green technology company, specialising in the development of advanced magnetic transmission systems and high-torque electrical machines, has received a £100,000 Smart award to develop a second generation of its Magsplit power split device.

Monthly manufacturing output down but trend still upwards 11/06/2013

UK manufacturing output suffered a predicted dip in output during April, according to new official figures just published.

Drinks maker cools on merger 11/06/2013

A £1.4bn merger in the UK soft drinks manufacturing industry that would create a powerful rival to the likes of Coca-Cola has recieved a provisional nod from regulators but may now be thwarted by one of the potential partners.

RDM Group makes £75,000 energy saving with ISO 14001 10/06/2013

The Coventry-based engineering firm RDM Group is planning to cut energy usage by 20% per year and take £75,000 of waste out of its manufacturing and operational process after securing ISO 14001 environmental accreditation.

Garador claims long-serving employee record 10/06/2013

The Somerset-based garage door manufacturer Garador is boasting an employee service record that it reckons to be second to none, with the average employee working for the company for 18 years.

Manufacturing confidence surges with 51.3 PMI posting 03/06/2013

UK manufacturing data has put "a spring in the step" of the sector with the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) posting a14-month high of 51.3 in May.

HT Brigham expands site to keep up with bumper order books 03/06/2013

Birmingham based presswork manufacturer, HT Brigham, is embarking on a significant expansion programme in order to accommodate some sizable new projects which are planned to ramp up in production during 2013.

Apprentice stars crowned at In-Comm Awards 03/06/2013

The achievements of young apprentices and adult learners in the West Midlands were in the spotlight this week at the finale of the In-Comm Training Annual Awards.

Engineering trio launch additive manufacturing centre 03/06/2013

Three Warwick engineers who turned their back on senior industry posts have launched a centre for additive manufacturing dedicated to designing and manufacturing the next generation of components for the aerospace, automotive, motorsport and medical sectors.

Birmingham pressworker’s increased workload demands factory expansion 30/05/2013

Birmingham-based presswork manufacturer, H T Brigham, is embarking on a significant expansion programme in order to accommodate some sizable new projects which are planned to ramp up in production during 2013. This, in addition to the firm's ongoing increasing workload over the last 12 months, has instigated the necessity to create more space in which to operate.

Help WM close the productivity gap on Germany, Italy and France 28/05/2013

Have your say on skills shortages, absenteeism and employment law and help WM's Great Productivity Debate establish why UK labour productivity lags behind the rest of Europe.

Tip-off led HSE inspections up 43% says Pinsent Masons 28/05/2013

The number of HSE inspections triggered by tip-offs soared by 43% over the past year, Pinsent Masons has reported.
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Public back nuclear expansion, IMechE poll reveals 28/05/2013

More than 40% of Britons want direct government incentives to boost the number of nuclear power stations in the UK according to an Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) poll.

More than 9,000 back IOSH petition to save crucial safety guidance 24/05/2013

More than 9,000 people have signed an IOSH petition calling on the government to abandon plans to scrap health and safety guidance that helps protect employers against prosecution.

Manufacturing confidence builds - CBI 23/05/2013

UK manufacturers continue to expect strong output growth in the next three months, according to the CBI's latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey. However, firms in the survey found that output growth was broadly flat over the three months to May, again disappointing expectations for a more pronounced recovery.

Deliver performance enhancing IT with WM's Shortlist guide 20/05/2013

WM has published IT Shortlist 2013- the ultimate guide to IT systems and service designed to help manufacturers boost performance.
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Beware of false economy on compressor maintenance says Atlas Copco 20/05/2013

Taking the cheapest option on compressor maintenance will only end up costing you more in the long run according to an Atlas Copco white paper.

Growth on the horizon for small manufacturers says MAS 20/05/2013

Growth prospects among small manufacturing businesses in England are at a 12 month high, according to the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) Barometer.

Win leading BFA judge's new book 17/05/2013

WM has teamed up with Dr Marek Szwejczewski to offer readers the chance to win a copy of the Best Factory Award judge's Learning from World Class Manufacturers book.

Students bid for BAE Systems title 17/05/2013

Students from 13 Glasgow schools have put their design and build skills to the test in the BAE Systems Schools Engineering Challenge 2013.

New plant set to boost sales and create jobs 15/05/2013

A £750,000 investment in a new glass beneficiation plant (pictured) is set to boost sales and create 10 new jobs at Middlesbrough-based Ward Recycling.

Debate on Europe ‘letting Britain down’ – EEF 14/05/2013

Manufacturing bosses have hit out at those who, it says, are "letting Britain down" by calling for a referendum on EU membership.

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