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Made Smarter backs 400th technology project, driving £26M digital investment for North West manufacturers
Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a landmark — funding its 400th technology adoption project in the North West. Read more via The Manufacturer
Historic Bentley building reborn as new creative design studio
Bentley Motors has unveiled its new Design Studio, converting one of the luxury marque’s most historic buildings on site, the famous ‘Front of House’ with a fresh design and architecture conceptualised by Bentley’s very own design team. Read more via The Manufacturer
Combilift wins third Red Dot Award for innovative electric forklift design
Ireland-based manufacturer Combilift has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design 2025 for its Combi-CB70E, high-capacity, electric-powered multidirectional forklift, developed to meet the needs of heavy-duty, long-load handling in more sustainable ways. Read more via The Manufacturer
iconsys targets ‘functional safety’ demand with specialist appointments
One of the UK’s leading control and automation specialists is aiming to help UK businesses reduce the £1.4bn cost of injuries and accidents in the workplace by doubling its functional safety team. Read more via The Manufacturer
Essity engineering trainee named Apprentice of the Year
An engineering apprentice at global hygiene and health company Essity’s Skelmersdale paper mill, has been named the 2023-2024 Apprentice of the Year by Waterside Training Limited. Read more via The Manufacturer
