Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CBI (Confederation of British Industries)",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release 2008 will be 'difficult' for UK economy from
CBI, which we summarised at the time by saying "The director-General of the UK's Confederation of British Industry said 2008 will be a 'difficult year' for the UK economy owing to rising commodity prices and the continuing credit crunch".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release UK's manufacturing firms are confident in 'green' from
Barclays: "Recent research by a business bank showed that owner-managers of the UK's manufacturing companies are confident of their ability to manage pressures to 'go green'".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Manufacturing Technologies Association
- take a look at UK government rediscovers manufacturing
which says: "It may well be that government recognition of the importance of manufacturing is becoming fact, following the appointment of Sir Digby Jones as Minister for Trade promotion".
Take a look also at the news release from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques, Pipe purge system speeds welding, saves gas,
as well as Smarter working practices encouraged from IOSH,
and Happy, healthy employees crucial to success from Bibby Financial Services.
See also:
UK productivity alliance group wins award
(April 2007)
The North East Productivity Alliance was recognised for its outstanding achievements helping regional companies and was awarded 3rd place in the 'Supporter of British Industry' award
Metrology company gains innovation award
(March 2007)
UK metrology company Renishaw has been honoured with the 'Innovation in industry' award against strong competition - an award that recognises innovation and its business impact
Automotive bearings manufacture stays in Wales
(February 2007)
Schaeffler (UK) has undergone a transformation by way of a culture change programme to keep production in Wales
Organisations unite for smarter working practices
(January 2007)
A number of leading businesses and organisations, including the CBI and TUC, have signed an agreement to encourage the wider adoption of smarter working practices across the UK
CBI response to pre-budget report
(December 2006)
Responding to the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report, Richard Lambert said: 'This Pre-Budget Report, except in one important aspect, recognises the need to address the challenges posed by globalisation.'
Bearings manufacturer gains leadership award
(November 2006)
Schaeffler (UK) has been awarded the 'Education, Skills and Leadership Award' at the CBI's 'Human Capital Awards' for its outstanding performance in people management
Learning Light at Learning Technologies Summit
(October 2006)
Learning Light is taking a prominent part in the Learning and Training Technologies Summit at the CBI Conference Centre, London, on 12th October
Project to help with escalating UK power costs
(October 2006)
A regional UK development agency has agreed to invest GBP 4.2 million into launching the 'Energy Management Excellence' project to help businesses tackle rising energy costs
Retailers must incentivise sales staff
(July 2006)
Retailers must incentivise sales staff after CBI warns of slow down in High Street Sales
Environmental friendliness sets building sale
(July 2006)
Energy efficiency is the top environmental consideration of commercial property occupiers reviewing future accommodation needs, said a UK report released by the CBI and GVA Grimley
Football fever and the HR department
(June 2006)
The World Cup may bring a nation to its feet but it can chop the legs out from under time-poor human resources (HR) departments
Hope for manufacturing in Yorkshire
(May 2006)
Yorkshire manufacturing should not be written off, the Chairman of the CBI National Manufacturing Council, Nick Brayshaw, told a dinner at Ripley Castle for leading Yorkshire manufacturers
Environmental legislation ignored at cost
(April 2006)
UK manufacturing SMEs are putting their livelihoods at risk by struggling to keep up with increasing environmental legislation - 46% of their managers are not aware of existing environmental law
Power generation equipment service expands
(March 2006)
Standby and auxiliary power generating equipment supplier has added 56 super-silenced generators and 35 fuel tanks to a large stock of generators, lighting towers and equipment
Programme helps seek resources for funding growth
(March 2006)
A programme designed to help growth companies in the UK's South East gain access to resources and funding for innovation is appealing for ambitious manufacturing firms to take part
Association of Welding Distributors supports MACH
(February 2006)
The UK's Association of Welding Distributors will be sponsoring the Welding Pavilion at the UK's MACH 2006 manufacturing exhibition and many of the Asociation's members have booked stands
Awards to honour young women engineers
(January 2006)
Five outstanding women are competing for the prestigious Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award that seeks to challenge the perceptions of engineering that society holds
Critical innovation reported by UK companies
(December 2005)
Innovation is critical to success according to 93 per cent of UK companies who dedicate an average of 12 per cent of their turnover to innovation activities, a CBI/QinetiQ Innovation Survey reveals
Manufacturing sector numbers exceed service sector
(November 2005)
More than 400 UK manufacturers gained inspiration to win the business battle at a North West summit with keynote speakers including former UN Commander Bob Stewart
MMMA supports Metalworking Village at MACH 2006
(June 2005)
Acting as an official co-sponsor for MACH 2006, the MMMA will be supporting a 'Metalworking Village' and will be launching its 2006 Members Handbook at the Show
UK government praised for manufacturing awareness
(January 2005)
MTA praised the UK Government for providing a stable economic environment for business to operate in and acknowledged that its attitude towards manufacturing had improved
New President for GAMBICA
(October 2004)
GAMBICA has announced the appointment of Colin Perry, Chairman, LTE Scientific Ltd, as its President for the year 2004/05
Manufacturing job prospects improve in UK
(August 2004)
Job prospects in the manufacturing sector are positive, according to research released by Manpower, which said that a balance of 16% of employers are to take on staff in quarter three
Job prospects in manufacturing are disappointing
(March 2004)
Despite today's CBI report of a sharp improvement in manufacturing orders, second quarter research released by Manpower shows job prospects are positive but well below the UK's national average
UK manufacturing slump is over? No-one told us!
(March 2004)
UK's CBI said that the slump in manufacturing is now officially over, but nobody has told us at the front end of manufacturing, says Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association's chairman!
UK manufacturing stability set to continue
(March 2004)
Stability in manufacturing businesses in the UK will continue according to the latest quarterly manufacturing survey from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Exhibition To Reap Benefits Of Up-Turn
(February 2004)
The CBI declared that the seven year slump in manufacturing was officially over with all the main indicators pointing upwards for the first time since 1997
Top bosses 'Must Take Hero's Walk'
(October 2003)
Britain's most senior management must show greater leadership and adopt lean techniques if manufacturers are to bridge the productivity gap between the UK and their American cousins
Skills and expertise defeat the doldrums
(September 2003)
Manufacturing companies have the skills and expertise to drag the sector out of the doldrums - and they should get on with it - that is the message from the Manufacturing Alliance
Euro-enthusiasm amounts to 70%, reports IMechE
(August 2003)
Though manufacturing experts remain pessimistic, enthusiasm for joining the Euro takes an unexpected upturn with over 70% believing it could help recovery reports the UK's IMechE
Summit conference tackles NE UK industrial future
(June 2003)
A summit called to tackle the problems facing North East manufacturing has attracted nearly 200 representatives from firms and organisations across the Region
How safe is the EN 693 press safety standard?
(April 2003)
Concern is expressed that EN 693, aimed at harmonising safety standards for hydraulic presses across the community, could open the door to the increased risk of serious injury in the factory
Smaller manufacturers are feeling the pinch
(February 2003)
Smaller specialist firms are being squeezed by the continuing fall in manufacturing output, particulalrly in automotive, says the UK's leading independent insolvency practitioner
Government must change approach to manufacturing
(February 2003)
BEMA is urging the government to take prompt action to arrest the decline in UK manufacturing, that training initiatives are not enough and it is investment incentives that are needed