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PTC and Schaeffler expand strategic relationship with adoption of Windchill+ PLM

PTC has announced that a leading automotive and industrial supplier will adopt its Windchill+® product lifecycle management (PLM) solution…

Net Zero skills boost as Verciti joins the Clean Energy Systems Partner Alliance

A new collective that is promising to accelerate the development of clean energy systems has welcomed a new member…

NIS Group and The Way Youth Zone launch Way2Work programme as part of £100,000 Cornerstone Patron pledge

The Way Youth Zone is proud to announce NIS Group as its first ever Cornerstone Patron, following…

Grainger & Worrall races to King’s Award for Innovation with casting breakthrough

A global leader in complex aluminium sand castings has secured the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation after…

Pre-Met presses on with QSP acquisition

One of the UK’s leading metal pressings and stamping specialists has set its sights on growth after sealing its…

The UK is closer to deindustrialisation than reindustrialisation warns CBM president

One of the UK’s leading manufacturing figures has called on the government to focus on reindustrialisation rather than deindustrialisation…

Testing specialist measures up £1m sales target

A Black Country testing specialist is celebrating its 5th birthday in style by committing to reaching £1m+ sales over…

Inco’s foray into Wales and South West pays off with ‘£2m’ flying start

A series of recent instructions has taken Inco Contracts past the £2m revenue barrier in Wales and the South…

Conservatory Outlet sends out ‘first aid’ rallying cry after trio of staff save colleague’s life

One of the UK’s leading fenestration manufacturers has hailed the importance of ‘First Aiders’ in the workplace and having…

PTC continues Onshape momentum with ‘AI Advisor’ and ‘Government’ introductions

PTC has introduced two new offerings from its cloud-native Onshape® computer-aided design (CAD) and product data management (PDM) platform. Listening…

Birchills Automotive on the road to growth after business support boost

A Black Country manufacturer that puts the performance and acoustics into exhaust systems is targeting new opportunities after external…

Bruderer completes landmark ‘centre of manufacturing excellence’ in Telford

In a landmark move for UK industry, a new 10,000 sq metre ‘centre of manufacturing excellence’ has opened in…

Manufacturers turn to ‘resilience’ according to PP C&A chief

Manufacturers appear to be investing in key areas that will secure long-term competitiveness rather than speculative growth according to…

‘Stefano’ proves the perfect Italian job as AWI claim record export sales

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has enjoyed its best-ever year of Italian…

Aurrigo and Aviation Solutions join forces to commercialise autonomous baggage handling at airports

Aurrigo International plc, a leading international provider of transport technology solutions, is pleased to announce that its Auto-Dolly Tug®…

Inco Contracts goes back to school to target £3m education boost

One of the UK’s leading principal contractors is continuing to branch out into education after making a high-profile hire. Inco…

Manufacturers hit out at NIC and minimum wage increases as report reveals nearly half fear going out of business

Nearly half of manufacturers (49%) have concerns about their business surviving in the next five years thanks to the…

AVAG issues ‘green belt’ rallying call as it dismisses developer’s claim

Locals in a Shropshire community have hit back at claims from ‘profit greedy’ developers that centuries old, prime farmland…

CBM calls for balanced approach to UK Steel Policy amid US tariff concerns

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) and its 200 members fully support the transition of British steelmakers to greener…

Keon Homes rises up the ‘Great Places to Work’ ladder with second place finish

A fast-growing developer of affordable homes and extra care schemes has secured a top two finish in a competition…

iconsys appoints Director of Services to drive sustainable growth

One of the UK’s fastest-growing control and automation specialists has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of…

Michael Page Talent Trends highlight critical ‘skills boost’ opportunity for electrification

2025 looks to be a pivotal year for attracting new talent into the electrification sector, according to one of…

Wickens targets growth as £1m Paint Shop improvements ‘elevate’ it to the next level

One of the UK’s leading bespoke racking manufacturers is looking to double its sales by 2028 after tapping into…

‘Wired for Good’ campaign hits £60k milestone as AWI donates a further £5k to Acorns Children’s Hospice

Acorns Children’s Hospice has become the first charity to be recognised twice by a Black Country manufacturer’s fundraising campaign. Alloy…

Keon Homes claims lead role in £1bn Wolverhampton Housing Development Framework

Keon Homes has hailed being named on the £1billion Wolverhampton Housing Development Framework as a transformational moment for its…

PTC launches ‘AI’ inspired evolution in field service

One of the UK’s leading digital transformation specialists is leveraging the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver…