Retreat of the makers – Manufacturers hit by “rollercoaster of risks”
By David Craik
Manufacturers’ organisation the EEF has slashed forecasts after firms were hit by global economic woes.
Tag: Manufacturing
UK economy enjoys Summer bloom and looks forward to Christmas
By David Craik
The UK economy has picked up pace in the last three months, helped by strong retail demand.
Manufacturers fear Chinese slowdown
By David Craik
UK manufacturers are looking at ways to cut export risks to China in the wake of last week’s turbulent stockmarket crash.
Food manufacturers serve up thousands of new jobs due to global growth expectations
By David Craik
According to a new study of alcohol, fresh produce, food and drink producers by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking – called “Investing for Growth” – English and Welsh food manufacturers are already cooking up recipes for growth both home and abroad.
“March of the makers” being stalled due to lack of funding
By David Craik
British manufacturers fear they are falling behind their global rivals when it comes to dreaming up new products because of a lack of government investment.
British investment has biggest international impact on US economy, says CBI
The CBI’s annual “Sterling Assets” report, which was launched on president Barack Obama’s 54th birthday, affirmed that the UK was America’s largest foreign investor.
Emergency Budget should focus on manufacturing to bridge productivity gap, declares Lord Bilimoria
Ahead of the government’s emergency Budget, Karan Bilimoria, founder of Cobra Beer, has unveiled the steps that chancellor George Osborne will need to take if he is to bridge the productivity gap and make Britain the best place to do business.
The UKs fastest growing private companies: Hot 100 2015 (96) Peter Duffy
Yorkshire-based civil engineering, utility and construction company Peter Duffy has maintained and built on its values of great service and reliability, making the cut at 96.
The UKs fastest growing private companies: Hot 100 2015 (90) Studwelders
Studwelders provides dedicated distribution, design and installation for steel floor decking systems throughout the UK. The Welsh company takes the number 90 spot on our list after a good year of growth.
The UKs fastest growing private companies: Hot 100 2015 (78) Marla Tube Fittings
The Preedy family, as well as a few trusts, hold about 98 per cent of the shares in Marla Tube Fittings, a Warwickshire manufacturing business. With MD Simon Preedy at the helm, the company is going from strength to strength.