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Industry calls for high speed rail plan to be resurrected to help boost freight capacity – Make UK/Barclays report
Britain’s manufacturers believe the original plan for a high speed rail line reaching Leeds and Manchester should be resurrected as part of a major strategic investment in the rail network to significantly increase passenger capacity and thereby free up capacity for rail freight on existing lines. Read more via The Manufacturer
Government energy support misses the target on UK ceramics sector
Ninety per cent of ceramics manufacturers across the UK are set to miss out on the recently announced government energy support discounts. According to Ceramics UK, only ten per cent of its members will be entitled to the support outlined in a consultation released today, 18 July. Read more via The Manufacturer
Babcock supports emerging engineers as official AI partner at Formula Student 2024
Babcock International has returned to one of Europe’s largest student engineering events this week, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the next generation of engineering talent. Read more via The Manufacturer
Manchester manufacturer embarks on next growth chapter following successful BIMBO
Wisla Narrow Fabrics Ltd (Wisla), a high-tech manufacturer based in Droylsden, has entered an exciting new chapter in its growth journey following the successful completion of a buy-in management buyout (BIMBO). Read more via The Manufacturer
Cheers to growth: EBar scales up Beerwall® production with PP C&A
The West Yorkshire company behind the fastest growing automated self-serve drink solutions in the UK is ramping up production after extending its manufacturing partnership with PP Control & Automation (PP C&A). Read more via The Manufacturer