Nordmethan GmbH, a company of the WELTEC BIOPOWER Group, has taken over an insolvent biogas plant in Südergellersen, Lower Saxony, as of 1st of August 2018. The German specialist for the development and operation of bio-methane and biogas plants will fully modernise the technical and operational overall concept of the 2.2-Megawatt plant “Following a takeover …
The UK manufacturing industry’s most coveted awards – The Manufacturer MX – has revealed its shortlist and it includes companies such as Accolade Wines, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover across ten categories. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on the 15th of November at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Those wishing to attend …
The World Economic Forum has released a report that shows that only 25 countries are in the best position to gain as production systems stand on the brink of exponential change. The Readiness for the Future of Production Report 2018 revealed that Japan is leading globally in current baseline of production, with the US currently …
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It has been declared that 705 products from 18 countries are now free from palm oil, thanks to the International Palm Oil Free Certification Accreditation Programme (POFCAP) launched in Australia. Those products include skincare products, pet food, and the POFCAP orangutan logo can even be found on the food and drinks menu of a restaurant …
Since even before Inauguration Day, manufacturers across the globe have been keeping a close eye on the Trump presidency. But with the US announcement of the introduction of a series of tariffs on imported products from countries – including the European Union, Canada, Mexico and China – back in March, manufacturers have been on tenterhooks. …
Responding to reports of companies selling lift trucks without any regards for suitability, the Fork Lift Truck Association is urging companies employing forklifts to use caution when appointing new suppliers. While there are many ways for lift truck purchases to go less than smoothly, one of the most common pitfalls is the mistaken belief that …
Three projects have received the ninth round of the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s (APC) government-industry funding, which is part of a 10-year programme to make UK a world-leader in low-carbon propulsion technology. With a total value of more than £70m, including both government and industry investment, the projects are expected to enhance the UK’s supply chain …
An update that sets out what pharmaceutical and healthcare companies should expect from the Brexit implementation period that will run from March 2019 to December 2020 has been released by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Before the implementation period, the UK will remain a full member of the European Union; meaning …
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An exclusive Director’s Forum Dinner, co-hosted by The Manufacturer and Sage, looked into the numerous ways in which manufacturers are creating growth, including innovation, technology, employee engagement, value-add services, information, and continuous improvement and discussed which approach creates the best results and which is still causing problems. Competitive advantage is vital to any industrial businesses …
India’s Tata Motors bought out Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) in 2008 and since then it has become a global success story. Tata’s strategy was to invest heavily in growth at a time when other multinationals were retrenching following the worldwide financial crash. JLR boosted the output to a record 621,109 vehicles sold in 130 …
The Trade Association Forum’s 2018 Best Practice Awards has named the British Coatings Federation (BCF) as the Trade Association of the Year. The British Coatings Federation represents over 140 members, 74 associate members and more than 95% of the coatings market, this includes decorative coatings, printing inks, powder coatings, industrial coatings and more. According to …
Crown Paints is to become the first paint manufacturer in the UK to launch paint plastic containers made from 100% recycled plastic. The plastic 2.5 litre and 5 litre containers, which will be available across Crown Paints’ retail range as early as mid-August, have been manufactured by packaging solutions expert Emballator, using 100% post-consumer waste …
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