newsGrowth prospects become more positive
UK MANUFACTURERS are beginning to move through the gears as growth prospects become more positive for the rest of the year, according to a major survey by Make UK and business advisory firm BDO.
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productProject to address future skills gaps
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVM Catapult) has been appointed by the DfE to lead an exciting new project to develop high-quality modular courses focused on upskilling employees to help address future skills gaps in key sectors such as manufacturing and engineering.
productUnigloves strengthens team with hand protection expertise
Unigloves has bolstered its team with the arrival of PPE specialist, Karen Cresswell, to help shape a new range of industrial workwear gloves for a UK launch in May.
newsCHAS urges construction industry to embrace Common Assessment Standard
SUPPLY CHAIN risk management expert, CHAS, is encouraging the construction industry to embrace the new Common Assessment Standard following the announcement of a data-sharing agreement between the scheme’s providers.
newsAMR distribution partnership
AS A newly confirmed distribution partner for AutoGuide Mobile Robots, RARUK Automation can now supply modular, high payload industrial autonomous mobile robots (AMR) that can tug or lift high payloads alongside any established human and automation workforce; built-in collaborative safety features protect equipment and workers.
productMajor Royal Navy contract win
SPECIALISED INDUSTRIAL services company, ERIKS has won a major contract from Babcock International for the supply of electrically actuated valves and ancillary equipment for the new Type 31 frigate programme. This is one of the biggest single contracts ever awarded to ERIKS in the UK and is an important recognition of the company’s parts supply and specialised engineering services.
productSchneider Electric appoints Chris Collins as country president for Ireland
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC has appointed Chris Collins as the new Country President for Ireland. Collins takes over from Kelly Becker, who became the zone president for UK & Ireland at the start of this year. Based in Maynooth, Collins, who now reports to Becker, will play a vital role in directing the next phase of growth and strategy for Schneider Electric Ireland.
newsAnglia partners with LITEON to expand opto range
ANGLIA COMPONENTS HAS announces the expansion of its range of opto products via its new partnership with LITEON Technology Corporation. The partnership will increase Anglia’s offering in discrete LEDs, Ultra-Violet and Infra-Red LEDs and optocouplers.
productWater jetting training goes up a level
THE FIRST competency qualification for water jetting has been launched by the Water Jetting Association to support the upskilling of operatives and improve productivity and safety.
productFoundation in Pneumatics training courses to restart
WITH THE phased easing of the current lockdown restrictions, together with the opening of a brand-new academy training headquarters, Thorite has announced the restart of its Foundation in Pneumatics Academy Training Courses, commencing in late June 2021.
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