productHigh cost of energy could drive investment overseas
Britain’s ambitions for a better-balanced economy could be seriously undermined by escalating energy costs, warns a new report from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation.
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newsDemand for problem solving training rockets 200%
There has been a 200% hike in demand for practical problem solving training, according to new figures from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. The year-on-year surge in interest comes as manufacturers and engineering firms shift up a gear post-recession, with many now looking to refocus attention away from fire-fighting and on to long-term quality and profitability.
productManufacturers urged to apply for engineering skills funding
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is urging Britain’s manufacturers to take advantage of a 30 million Government matched funding scheme to give employers the skills they need to realise their growth ambitions.
productNational manufacturing conference takes shape
Manufacturers will have the opportunity to learn best business practice from some of the most innovative companies next February at the flagship National Manufacturing Conference – ‘Manufacturing a Renaissance’ organised by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and sponsored by Asset Finance provider Lombard.
newsSober start to 2015 as confidence starts to go flat
Manufacturers’ bullish expectations at the beginning of 2014 have eased back, leaving firms cautiously confident as they head into 2015, according to the annual EEF/Aldermore Executive Survey. Optimism has been tempered by a hefty dose of realism, with those expecting UK economic conditions to improve almost halving from 70% to 37% this year.
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productNew guide eases manufacturers into ESOS
A free guide has been published by EEF to help ease Britain’s manufacturers into ESOS – the Government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme.
productLean Academy for mid-sized and SME manufacturers
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is launching a new Lean Academy for mid-sized companies and SMEs.
newsManufacturers reminded not to get caught out by new regulations
With new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) about to come into force, EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is reminding manufacturers not to get caught out by thinking that ‘construction’ means just that.
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