http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/ Manufacturing news for executives in the UK. Covering issues in economic growth and recession, manufacturing processes, globalisation, jit, emerging technology Cheshire-based engineering group Bodycote plc has announced that it will sell its testing division to US private equity group Clay, Dubilier and Rice for £417 million http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Bodycote-agrees-to-sell-testing-business_7364.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Bodycote-agrees-to-sell-testing-business_7364.aspx Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:56:56 GMT MFG Digital UK Global electronics firm TT Electronics plc yesterday, August 28, reported a fall in profits as the weak economic climate took its toll http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/TT-Electronics-sees-profits-down-_7348.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/TT-Electronics-sees-profits-down-_7348.aspx Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:25:36 GMT MFG Digital UK The packaging and outsourcing group said that a drive against the use of plastic bags has made no significant impact on its business http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Bunzl-plc-moves-forward-despite-green-drive_7326.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Bunzl-plc-moves-forward-despite-green-drive_7326.aspx Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:15:41 GMT MFG Digital UK Hill & Smith Holdings plc has announced today, August 26, that it has agreed to purchase Creative Pultrusions Inc, a leading US manufacturer of glass reinforced plastic products http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Hill---Smith-set-to-buy-US-glass-manufacturer_7291.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Hill---Smith-set-to-buy-US-glass-manufacturer_7291.aspx Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:19 GMT MFG Digital UK British instrument maker Spectris has reported steady growth, and was valued at £927 million at close of business yesterday http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Spectris-records-16--rise-in-H1-profits_7270.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Spectris-records-16--rise-in-H1-profits_7270.aspx Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:01:22 GMT MFG Digital UK BAE Systems has signed a 15-year contract with the Ministry of Defence for small arms and medium-calibre ammunition, which could be worth £3 billion http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/BAE-lands--2bn-contract-with-MOD_7235.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/BAE-lands--2bn-contract-with-MOD_7235.aspx Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:45:04 GMT MFG Digital UK Lancashire-based Crown Paints Ltd is breathing a sigh of relief after yesterday’s buy-out by Endless LLP, following months of uncertainty http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/565-jobs-saved-by-Crown-Paints-buy-out_7217.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/565-jobs-saved-by-Crown-Paints-buy-out_7217.aspx Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:08:56 GMT MFG Digital UK The Government’s Technology Strategy Board has unveiled plans to invest £20 million in UK manufacturing to help companies maintain and develop their international competitiveness http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Government-announces--20m-innovation-investment_7193.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Government-announces--20m-innovation-investment_7193.aspx Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:13:22 GMT MFG Digital UK The UK defence giant is in controversial talks with Saudi Arabia over a second batch of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, which may lead to a £4 billion deal http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/BAE-enters--4bn-Saudi-Arabia-talks_7052.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/BAE-enters--4bn-Saudi-Arabia-talks_7052.aspx Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:15:03 GMT MFG Digital UK Thanks to a strong demand from military and national security markets, UK aerospace and defence manufacturer Cobham plc has reported a 42 percent surge in orders http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Cobham-posts-strong-H1-figures_7048.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Cobham-posts-strong-H1-figures_7048.aspx Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:18:55 GMT MFG Digital UK While fuel and crude oil prices continue to rise the registration of new traditionally fuelled vehicles is falling, as much as 13 % in July, the biggest drop in sales since 2006 http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Manufacturers-say-new-car-sales-down-by-13-percent_7026.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Manufacturers-say-new-car-sales-down-by-13-percent_7026.aspx Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:51:21 GMT MFG Digital UK Foam manufacturer Zotefoams plc today, August 5, said that first half sales for the year rose despite uncertain market conditions http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Zotefoams-H1-up-50-_6979.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Zotefoams-H1-up-50-_6979.aspx Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:52:23 GMT MFG Digital UK According to the latest CBI/Experian Regional Trends Survey, business confidence has fallen in every UK region, with cost pressures remaining intense and activity in the manufacturing sector expected to slow http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Manufacturing-confidence-plummets--says-CBI_6967.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Manufacturing-confidence-plummets--says-CBI_6967.aspx Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:25:52 GMT MFG Digital UK The latest CIPS/Markit purchasing managers' index dropped to 44 3 last month - the lowest since December 1998 and worse than expected by economists http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Manufacturing-falls-at-fastest-rate-in-10-years_6957.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Manufacturing-falls-at-fastest-rate-in-10-years_6957.aspx Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:45:42 GMT MFG Digital UK The collapse in the North American auto market has hit GM hard in the second quarter as its losses widened to a worrying US$15 5 billion http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/GM-posts-US-15-5bn-loss_6954.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/GM-posts-US-15-5bn-loss_6954.aspx Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:30:08 GMT MFG Digital UK Ball bearing manufacturer Schaeffler has launched a £9 1 billion hostile takeover approach for tyre manufacturer Continental http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Schaeffler-makes-hostile-bid-for-Continental_6946.aspx http://www.execdigital.co.uk/Manufacturing/Schaeffler-makes-hostile-bid-for-Continental_6946.aspx Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:30:00 GMT MFG Digital UK