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15th August 2019
Northern manufacturers predict rising overseas demand
More than half of large manufacturers in the North say demand is growing from overseas buyers despite ongoing concerns about Brexit, according to a new survey.
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13th August 2019
Warehousing space at a premium ahead of Brexit
The UK Warehousing Association says the sector is running at close to full capacity ahead of the October Brexit deadline, fuelling fears over warehousing space in the event of a no-deal outcome.
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9th August 2019
Manufacturing production downturn continues
UK manufacturing experienced its third successive month of contraction in July, with production and new orders shrinking - yet companies maintain a positive outlook.
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7th August 2019
Industry welcomes new PM and cabinet
With Boris Johnson appointed new PM and new cabinet ministers in place, industry groups have called on government to protect the “great national success story” of British manufacturing.
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5th August 2019
Manufacturers want apprenticeship overhaul, but help is at hand
Research shows just 5 per cent of manufacturers are happy with the current apprenticeship system, but a new matchmaking portal has been launched in Greater Manchester to alleviate problems for SMEs.
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1st August 2019
£4m up for grabs to boost measurement in manufacturing
Manufacturers can apply for a new £4 million funding pot to solve their analysis and measurement problems with help from experts and cutting-edge facilities.
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30th July 2019
Digital tech competition for advanced manufacturing opens
Manufacturers wanting to adopt the latest digital technologies will be able to bid for a new £30 million R&D competition as part of the government’s Manufacturing Made Smarter Challenge.
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25th July 2019
Made Smarter and Lancaster University Management School Launch Trailblazing Leadership Programme
North West business leaders are the first in the country to embark on a trailblazing leadership programme designed to equip them with the vision and the skills to pursue smarter manufacturing.
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23rd July 2019
Manchester an ‘exciting model’ for advanced materials
The University of Manchester has published a collection of expert insights into advanced materials and how the university is helping Greater Manchester become a global leader in innovative materials.
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19th July 2019
University teams up with advanced manufacturing centre to support SMEs
The University of Central Lancashire has announced a new partnership with Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to support SME manufacturers in the region.
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