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Manufacturing news in the UK | Page 3

An overview of news, trends and research in the Manufacturing industry in the UK:

UK residential electricity cost spike subsidises usage of large industries When purchasing power parity was accounted for, consumers in the UK faced one of the largest jumps in the cost of electricity in Europe last year, with the 5% increase only surpassed by Estonia and R
12 November 2018
CBRE appointed to sell office on behalf of British Steel Pension Fund British Steel Pension Fund has reportedly tasked consulting firm CBRE with the sale of a refurbished office in Midtown, London. The UK firm is said to be listening to offers around £93 million.
09 November 2018
Four opportunities for executives in UK's manufacturing industry Against a backdrop of an unpredictable geopolitical environment, corporate planning is more challenging than ever before.
30 October 2018
Falling demand sees UK manufacturing confidence stumble Despite a perpetually changing economic landscape, manufacturing remains a keystone industry in the UK.
01 October 2018
Market for predictive maintenance to reach $11 billion by 2022 A new report has revealed that rather than being a method of avoiding losses, predictive maintenance of equipment could create major value for businesses.
23 August 2018
Globe's largest FMCG companies buying their way to faster growth As markets become increasingly volatile amid changing consumer habits and heightened digital competition, many firms now look to acquisitions as a root to spreading risk as well as boosting financial
20 July 2018
Smart factory adoption could be catalyst for automotive industry A new study has found that adoption of smart factory technology is set to add up to $160 billion annually to the global auto industry in productivity gains by 2023 onwards.
21 June 2018
UK manufacturers concerned for future amid consumer squeeze fears UK manufacturers across the world are positive about current business conditions, as export orders rise on improving global demand, a new study has revealed.
12 January 2018
US building materials industry enjoys modest growth on housing starts The US construction industry materials segment has witnessed a resurgence in demand thanks in large part to an upswing in residential starts.
21 December 2017
UK manufacturers call for R&D and Industry 4.0 focus from government Investment into UK research and development remains a priority for the manufacturing industry, with the emerging technologies of Industry 4.0 seen as key to the future development of the industry.
20 November 2017
Ipcom swaps private equity hands, 12 dealmakers advise on deal Private equity firm Waterland has sold its stake in Belgian insulation company Ipcom to Alpha Private Equity, in a deal advised by 12 firms from the professional services world.
20 November 2017
Competition hollows out US supply base in race to bottom Much has been said about the importance of manufacturing in the US, which is said to have seen steep declines in recent years.
09 November 2017
Nord Stream 2 pipeline could add €5 billion in economic benefits to EU The EU’s domestic gas production is in rapid decline. To meet demand, the EU needs reliable, affordable and sustainable new gas supplies.
06 November 2017
Asset intensive sectors in Germany facing growing challenges Germany’s automotive, retail and construction sectors are best equipped to face down digital disruption, according to a new survey of the nation’s markets.
13 September 2017
Capgemini supporting Cathay Pacific and BSH with digital transformations Capgemini has in recent months won two large digital transformation projects.
18 August 2017
Hard Brexit threatens to bite food and drink sector investment The food and beverage manufacturing sector remains a key aspect of the UK's manufacturing industry, generating around 16% of the sector's GVA.
10 August 2017
UK manufacturing & government focus on R&D to bridge productivity gaps The UK manufacturing sector is facing ups and downs – while confidence has grown, uncertainty from Brexit continues to affect investment.
07 August 2017
Largest manufacturing regions apprehensive over post-Brexit prospects Some of the UK’s largest manufacturing hubs are increasingly unnerved by the uncertainty of Brexit.
01 August 2017
McKinsey to help Usha Martin develop steel business action plan Waning demand for wire rope has seen Usha Martin, an India-based giant in the segment, fall on hard times.
27 July 2017
Stagnant wages mean manufacturers should be cautious in optimism Optimism continues to improve among manufacturers, as a low pound increases demand from the EU, however according to a new study the service sector continues to be hard hit by uncertainty and inflati
18 July 2017
UK manufacturing employment nosedives, with automation looming The UK has seen the number of manufacturing jobs fall by 17% over the past decade, with around 620,000 jobs lost, according to estimates based on data from the Office of National Statistics.
29 June 2017
Inventory optimisation is key for improved cash conversion cycle There are large differences in the working capital performance of Dutch manufacturing companies, according to a new benchmark.
22 June 2017
Ricardo launches webinars exploring waste management options In a series of free webinars, Ricardo Energy and Environment and Recycling & Waste World are exploring various ways in which to deal with waste, including transformation to a more resource efficient
07 June 2017
Smart factories to significantly boost manufacturing productivity Smart factories have the potential to boost key manufacturing output statistics over the coming five years, relative to gains over the past decades – according to a recent Capgemini study.
01 June 2017
Online market of China's FMCG industry is booming, OC&C finds Chinese consumers are increasingly embracing online market places for access to fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs), a new report has found.
17 May 2017
Mega trends in automotive boosting demand for semiconductors The mega trends set to disrupt the automotive industry: electrification, connectivity, mobility and automation, are set to create considerable value chain element growth.
02 May 2017
KPMG called in as joint administrator of Pulse Flexible Packaging Pulse Flexible Packaging, a Bury-based packing produce, has, following an operational snag, entered into administration.
07 April 2017
Circular economy principles add value to Nordic used textile industry The export of used textiles from the Nordic region, using circular economic principles, is found to add value to the region.
24 March 2017
OEM suppliers in China to boom on back of R&D and innovation windfall Demand for innovation globally, and locally in China, has driven double digit growth in R&D spending in the country, totalling $228 in 2015.
16 March 2017
VPK Packaging Group acquires Dutch counterpart SolidPack VPK Packaging Group, a Belgium-based manufacturer of packaging products, has acquired SolidPack, a Dutch counterpart with revenues of more than €50 million.
02 March 2017
Manufacturing investments face flexibility, sustainability and talent concerns Major manufacturing players remains relatively upbeat about their respective sector outlooks, a new report finds.
16 February 2017
Global semiconductor market grows to $354 billion, China leads the way The global consumption of semiconductors continues has grown to $354 billion last year, on the back of the further rise of technology and trends such as the Internet of Things.
26 January 2017

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