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07/07/2015 Workplace 'a problem' for half of manufacturing employees Manufacturing bosses have been warned to make better use of their office and workplace facilities, or face difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. » Read More

07/07/2015 Cheese to gas delivers sustainable energy solution Construction has started for UK’s first anaerobic digestion (AD) plant to convert bio-degradable cheese production residues into biogas for the gas grid » Read More

06/07/2015 Worker's serious injuries after arms entangled in machine A worker's arms were entangled in a high-powered lathe, causing serious injuries, because safety systems on the machine had been defeated. » Read More

06/07/2015 Apex pumps deliver impressive reduction in maintenance at Amstead rail A new APEX35 hose pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group is proving that it can deliver significantly reduced maintenance requirements at the world’s largest manufacturer of freight carriage components, Amsted Rail. » Read More

06/07/2015 EEF call for focus on growth in tough budget Industry urges continued backing for successful industrial policy » Read More

03/07/2015 EEF welcomes Dowling Review as ‘boost’ to industry/university collaboration According to the EEF the review holds part of the answer to boosting effective industry/university collaboration and propelling British innovation forward. » Read More

01/07/2015 Water cooling reduces energy use for Crown Packaging Crown Packaging in Carlisle enjoys huge demand from consumer marketing companies around the world for its colourful food and beverage cans. » Read More

01/07/2015 High pressure filters available for large volume flows With the extension of the Clearpoint HP 50 filter series by models for large volume flows, the compressed-air system provider Beko Technologies completes its range of Clearpoint high-pressure filters. » Read More

01/07/2015 Online T-card system boosts productivity at vehicle workshop Developed and fine-tuned over a period of four years and launched in early 2013, the innovative T Cards Online workflow monitoring system replicates the manual card and board T-Card system which was introduced over 35 years ago. » Read More

30/06/2015 Gas and liquid applications addressed with Yokogawa pipeline solution Yokogawa has released Enterprise Pipeline Management Solution (EPMS), a modular software suite that is the product of over 20 years of practical experience in implementing pipeline management solutions across the globe. » Read More

30/06/2015 A safety alternative to light curtains from Sick The V300 infra-red vision camera offers a convenient and reliable Type 3 alternative to a safety guard light curtain in production and warehouse environments. » Read More

30/06/2015 Rexroth launches upgrade to offshore winch control Bosch Rexroth has upgraded its electrohydraulic controller used to enhance the performance of the manufacturers Active Heave Compensation (AHC) system for offshore winching applications. » Read More

29/06/2015 Investment keeps UK industry on path to increased productivity Britain’s manufacturers are planning to invest across a range of areas in the next two years in an effort to boost productivity, according to a survey released today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and Lombard Asset Finance » Read More

29/06/2015 Lack of skills could slow the march of the machines The advance of robotics and 3D printing is boosting the demand for highly-skilled, IT literate workers in the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector, according to a new study by the government’s skills experts the UK Commission for Employment ... » Read More

26/06/2015 Web-based tools help engineers improve energy efficiency Web-based tools developed as part of a Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) competition will enable M&E consultants to improve the efficiency and lower the cost of onsite energy schemes. » Read More

25/06/2015 Productivity and output boom on the horizon for UK manufacturers British manufacturers are forecast to increase their productivity by 15.5% over the next five years helping to increase the value of exports by 35%, according to a study commissioned by the International Festival for Business 2016 and ... » Read More

25/06/2015 SICK enhances distance sensing with latest laser sensor With the launch of the compact and versatile DT50-2 PRO, Sick has delivered a next-generation laser sensor that combines high-performance distance sensing with excellent-resolution object profile detection over distances up to 30 metres. » Read More

25/06/2015 ASME certification extends applications for Emerson’s Coriolis and vortex ... The ASME certification further extends the breadth of Micro Motion and Rosemount technologies for use in power applications » Read More

24/06/2015 Energy conservation deadline looms for manufacturers Manufacturers have been advised to implement energy conservation measures now to ensure mandatory compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) deadline of the 5th December 2015 » Read More

24/06/2015 Report makes powerful case for Government to support growth in high value ... A report from the International Festival for Business 2016 and Oxford Economics says that British manufacturers are forecast to increase their productivity by 15.5% over the next five years, helping to increase the value of exports by 35%. » Read More

23/06/2015 TGW provides automated mini-load warehouse for Spanish grocery retailer TGW has implemented a chilled logistics solution for Spanish grocery retailer, Ahorramás. » Read More

23/06/2015 In-house quality control earns CE accreditation NHE is now fully compliant for CE marking as demanded by the Construction Product Regulations (CPR) 2013. » Read More

23/06/2015 The search is on for fork lift safety champions FLTA seeks Safety Champion Award entries from companies operating lift trucks » Read More

22/06/2015 Future productivity will rely on manufacturing, says EEF Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne can help solve Britain's productivity crisis by targeting Government spending in areas that support growth in high value manufacturing, business leaders have claimed. » Read More

22/06/2015 Innovate UK puts environmental data firms in the 'shop window' Environmental data entrepreneurs showcase ideas to solve business problems in agriculture and food, energy and infrastructure. » Read More