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UK's Manufacturing Advisory Service to grow
As part of the UK government's recent budget speech, the importance of MAS in giving manufacturers the assistance they need to improve productivity was highlighted and the service will grow.
News from DTI ( 4 April 2006)
Business improvement techniques bring orders in
User application article UK printed circuits manufacturer has won valuable new contracts worth nearly GBP 100,000 after adopting the latest business improvement techniques to make it more productive.
News from One NorthEast (23 March 2006)
Programme helps seek resources for funding growth
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.
News from SEEDA, South East England Devt. Agency (15 March 2006)
Support programme to spark manufacturing strategy
A three-year support programme, funded by the London Development Agency (LDA) and supported by the DTI, is aimed at getting food and drink manufacturers to think more strategically.
News from London Manufacturing Advisory Service ( 1 March 2006)
Adopting 'lean' manufacturing brings in orders
User application article Having adopted the latest 'lean' manufacturing methods, A historic UK railroad track forging and fabrication manufacturer has won new orders worth over GBP 300,000.
News from One NorthEast (28 February 2006)
Lean manufacturing streamlines kitchen production
User application article A leading UK manufacturer of kitchen furniture has reduced its order assembly time by 75% after taking part in a Yorkshire Forward scheme to improve business competitiveness.
News from Yorkshire Forward ( 9 February 2006)
UK trade department aids product sales
Help is at hand to prepare and distribute press releases for small and medium-sized UK companies who want to break into markets abroad but do not have a big publicity machine behind them. Brochure available
News from UK Trade and Investment (20 December 2005)
Cash injection helps UK lean manufacturing cause
North-eastern UK manufacturers have gained financial support, which will allow 14 new engineers, handpicked from regional firms, to be trained in best practice 'lean manufacturing'.
News from One NorthEast ( 9 December 2005)
Leaner fabricator improves output
User application article Manufacturing advisory service helps a UK general engineering company to introduce new products and improve performance through 'lean' factory organisation.
News from Manufacturing Institute ( 5 October 2005)
Pioneering centres exploit world class research
The third and final round of pioneering new centres to help businesses exploit world-class research carried out by Yorkshire and Humber's universities has been announced by Yorkshire Forward.
News from Yorkshire Forward ( 1 July 2005)
Advisory service increases manufacturer's profits
User application article The Manufacturing Advisory Service and iFactory have provided a UK company with increased customer opportunities and reduced lead times with subsequently increased profits.
News from Pera (24 June 2005)
Manufacturing audit identified improvements
User application article Manufacturer of camera lenses requested a full manufacturing audit resulting in reduction in average manufacturing lead time of 20% and WIP stock levels by 50%.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - W.Midlands (13 April 2005)
Online SET resource set up for professionals
The Scenta website was created to develop online support for professionals working in the science, engineering and technology sectors: as well as those considering these a career option.
News from The Engineering and Technology Board (19 July 2004)
UK plastics product company expands to Hungary
British Vita is setting up a new manufacturing facility in Hungary to produce polyurethane foams (PU foams) for the furniture and bedding industries. Brochure available
News from UK Trade and Investment (19 April 2004)
MAS intervention increases production capacity 20%
User application article After a training presentation on Lean Manufacturing principles, a forklift manufacturer reorganised production areas and raised production capacity by 20%.
News from Pera ( 7 April 2004)
Western Switzerland opens European gateway
Aggressively low tax rates, highly skilled workforce and improved access to European markets are among the reasons why over 1,000 companies chosen to expand using Western Switzerland.
News from DEWS Development Economic Western Switzerland (25 November 2003)
Grant award to help automotive SME to grow
A North Tyneside-based car parts manufacturer is expanding and creating more than 20 new jobs with the help of a GBP 240,000 grant from One NorthEast.
News from One NorthEast (15 May 2003)
Advisory service to support manufacturers
DTI's Manufacturing Advisory Service is developed by the DTI in partnership with Regional Development Agencies and provides fully integrated support service for manufacturers.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service ( dti) ( 7 May 2002)
Centre offers 'hands-on' advice and support
Trade and Industry Secretary The Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt has announced a new centre for excellence offering hands-on advice and support for manufacturers in the East Midlands.
News from Pera (23 April 2002)
National information service aimed at small firms
A major new national information service aimed at boosting the productivity of small to medium UK manufacturing companies, is to be established by engineering consultancy the INBIS Group.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service ( dti) (12 November 2001)
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