More skills required for Welsh manufacturing but future looks brighter
The lack of skills in the manufacturing industry in Wales means there is a desperate need of “more qualified technicians and engineers”, an industry expert has said.
View ArticleEU legislation 'stifling' growth of aluminium industry, warns ALFED
EU Legislation is “stifling” the aluminium industry’s competitiveness in Europe, a leading industrial body has said.
View ArticleSMEs essential to support growth of the manufacturing industry
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are a “vital part” of the manufacturing and engineering sector, says industry expert Phil Curnock.
View ArticleShortage of skills & high costs stunting growth of engineering sector
A widening skills gap and high manufacturing costs are just some of the issues facing the engineering sector at present, an industry expert has said.
View ArticleEnergy costs & tough regulation stunting car industry growth
Aluminium has become a vital component in reducing emissions in the construction of cars, but big energy costs and fierce regulations are stunting the industry's growth.
View ArticleHeavy energy taxes must be removed for aluminium industry to thrive
Heavy taxation on energy in Europe is stunting the expansion of the aluminium sector, industrial campaigners say.
View ArticleHigh energy costs damaging Aluminium industry says MP
High energy costs in energy-intensive sectors are detrimental to manufacturing industries like aluminium says David Mowat MP in an exclusive video interview.
View ArticleGovernment encourages manufacturing production back to UK
A service to help companies bring production back to the UK has been launched by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS).
View ArticleGreen policies obstructing aluminium industry's global competitiveness
The rising cost of green taxes and the burden of EU climate policies have allowed the aluminium industry in Europe to become globally uncompetitive, experts have warned.
View ArticleNational Apprenticeship Week: UK manufacturing industry
There are still too few young people leaving education these days and considering a future in manufacturing.
View ArticleRemanufacturing: towards a resource efficient economy
The renaissance of British manufacturing has created an outstanding opportunity for remanufacturing, whereby equipment is rebuilt, improved and recycled.
View ArticleGetting young people interested in manufacturing is vital
Getting young people involved in the use of aluminium for design is vitally important for the sustainability of this country.
View ArticleMinister unveils £25 million for businesses to improve training
A £25 million fund to allow businesses to improve training for their employees has been announced today.
View ArticleRebuilding the economy of Britain’s industrial communities
Britain’s industrial communities can help narrow the widening North-South divide, they just require the right policies from government to enable their potential to be realised.
View ArticleRevitalising Scottish manufacturing key to independence plans
£25 million in savings and a positive score in an Ernst & Young Attractiveness Survey prompts Alex Salmond to announce plans for the "reindustrialisation" of Scotland
View ArticleVIDEO: Queen's Award winner calls for UK to stay in Europe
Managing Director Chris Emes explains the highly succesful Mechatherm International business model and calls for the UK to stay in the European Union
View ArticleWhat is the Internet of Things? And why do we have to ask?
Businesses that fail to plan for the changes that the Internet of Things will bring to our lives and our business practices are taking unnecessary risks.
View ArticleMaking electric vehicle production economically sustainable
Electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to disappoint. Partly that was due to huge over-hyping early on. However, the news is slightly more positive from the car makers.
View ArticleManufacturing is coming home. Slowly but steadily & with good reason
Reshoring really is happening but we need to do more locally to make the most of it
View ArticleManufacturing industry must do more to attract a new generation
Professions Week kicked off its week of activities at the House of Commons on Monday 10th November. As part of the celebrations, I was invited along to represent the manufacturing industry.
View ArticleCapturing the UK robotics opportunity
We live in an era of unprecedented change. Technological advancement is a key driver of this change, and robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) are set to make a huge impact on cross-sector innovation...
View Article‘Brexit’ threatens to write-off the booming UK car industry
Helping to set the EU regulatory framework, benefiting from EU funded R&D and the free movement of skilled engineers within the EU are all essential for the UK car industry.
View ArticleInnovation in the NHS: Renfrew's blood donor chair
Michael Philips, Design Development Director at Renfrew Group describes the innovation process behind their award-winning NHS blood donor chair.
View ArticleCan new NSIP proposals ease pressure on big construction projects?
The government’s Productivity Plan provides legislation to allow an element of house building to be actioned when development consent is granted for a nationally significant infrastructure...
View ArticleBridging the gap: the importance of gender parity in engineering
Three crucial influencers in a young person's life - parents, teachers and industry professionals - must work harder to encourage young women into the engineering sector.
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