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Metal surface engineering reference resource
The Finishing Industries Yearbook is the annual reference source for both trade metal finishers and manufacturing companies who are involved in metal surface engineering.
News from Turret Group, May 8, 2006
Factories to get help to deal with hazardous waste
Small businesses making machinery and equipment are invited to take part in an EU-funded project - to help companies reduce the amount of hazardous waste they produce - and save money.
News from Environment Agency (UK), May 1, 2006
London firms should sign for TechnologyWorld06
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), the government organisation that provides support for UK firms wishing to expand overseas, is urging London businesses to sign up for TechnologyWorld06.
News from UK Trade and Investment, Apr 26, 2006
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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, Apr 4, 2006
Business improvement techniques bring orders in
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, Mar 23, 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, Mar 15, 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, Mar 1, 2006
Adopting 'lean' manufacturing brings in orders
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, Feb 28, 2006
Lean manufacturing streamlines kitchen production
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, Feb 9, 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.
News from UK Trade and Investment, Dec 20, 2005
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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, Dec 9, 2005
Leaner fabricator improves output
Manufacturing advisory service helps a UK general engineering company to introduce new products and improve performance through 'lean' factory organisation.
News from Manufacturing Institute, Oct 5, 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, Jul 1, 2005
Advisory service increases manufacturer's profits
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, Jun 24, 2005
Manufacturing audit identified improvements
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, Apr 13, 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, Jul 19, 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.
News from UK Trade and Investment, Apr 19, 2004
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MAS intervention increases production capacity 20%
After a training presentation on Lean Manufacturing principles, a forklift manufacturer reorganised production areas and raised production capacity by 20%.
News from Pera, Apr 7, 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, Nov 25, 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, May 15, 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), May 7, 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, Apr 23, 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), Nov 12, 2001
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