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CIIP releases 2025 UK innovation report to boost industry in the UK
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (929+ words) Ciip's 2025 report links research, r&d and manufacturing to sharpen UK industry's global competitiveness....
New Innovation Report says the UK is losing competitiveness
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (489+ words) The UK is one of the world's leading innovation economies. It ranks fourth globally for scientific publications (behind only China, the US, and India) and sits among the top countries for high impact research and patents in critical technologies. It…...
Manufacturing sustainability drives energy savings and profits
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (218+ words) By visualising waste, firms cut CO, cut costs and keep production running....
Sustainable supply chain: the new benchmark for future'proof manufacturing
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (370+ words) Manufacturers must embed sustainability into their supply chains to build resilience against geopolitical, cyber and climate shocks....
Women in manufacturing: new initiative targets 35% workforce by 2035
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (277+ words) If M launches Women in Manufacturing UK to boost female participation, aiming 35% of the sector by 2035 and driving inclusive leadership for growth....
Unlocking the door: The key to scalable automation
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (260+ words) Discover how Wabtec scaled automation across global operations using If M Engage's research-backed assessment, unlocking $15m potential, improving decision-making, and building lasting internal capability....
Fabweld steel products wins manufacturing awards in the UK for sustainable innovation
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (23+ words) Fabweld, a Telford'based steel fabricator, receives a king's award for enterprise, recognising its eco'friendly production and net'zero steel sourcing....
King's Award winner says new steel policy incentivising off-shoring
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (390+ words) A King's Award-winning British steel fabricator has warned the government's flagship steel protection policy contains a critical flaw which will drive manufacturing overseas." Fabweld Steel Products (FSP) says while the UK will impose significant import tariffs on raw steel from…...
Specsavers sharpens manufacturing focus with "7m Kidderminster expansion
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (274+ words) Specsavers has begun a "7m expansion of its Vision Labs manufacturing site in Kidderminster, increasing weekly lens production capacity by 22% as demand for eye care services continues to grow across the UK. Work is now under way on two existing buildings…...
Henry vacuum maker launches UK-first solar park
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (415+ words) Numatic International, manufacturer of the iconic Henry vacuum cleaner, has switched on what it says is the UK's first commercial solar array using high-efficiency space-saving technology more commonly found on domestic properties. Developed by Sun Gift Solar, the five-acre installation…...