by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 17, 2019 | Themes, Themes 2018
Despite pressure on margins within the manufacturing sector salaries continue to rise, driven by skill shortages and the need for a new breed of high-tech workers The British Chamber of Commerce’s economic survey for the final quarter of 2018 highlights the challenges...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 17, 2019 | Regions, Regions 2018, Themes, Themes 2018, West Midlands
Above: The Ironbridge Gorge, where the Industrial Revolution started FROM THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO INDUSTRY 4.0 The pace of change in manufacturing is faster than ever before. But as the sector embraces the opportunities of Industry 4.0 it can draw inspiration...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 17, 2019 | Sponsored Content
THE LORD BAMFORD, DLFAMILY BUSINESSES MUST BE HEARD The importance of family businesses should never be underestimated. They are often ignored by policymakers in Westminster in spite of the fact that there are 4.8 million family businesses in the UK employing 12.2...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 17, 2019 | Regions, Regions 2018
Above: Xtrac’s new manufacturing extension was officially opened by the Prime Minister in November 2018. THE COMBINED LONDON AND SOUTH EAST REGION REMAINS BY FAR THE UK’S BIGGEST, IN TERMS OF TOTAL OUTPUT. IT IS ALSO THE LARGEST MANUFACTURING REGIONAL ECONOMY,...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 16, 2019 | Regions, Regions 2018
Above: Tata Steel is investing £75 million in repair and refurbishment work at its Port Talbot plant. MANUFACTURERS IN WALES ARE CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC, DESPITE THE UNCERTAINTY AND CHALLENGES THEY FACE. THE CONSENSUS SEEMS TO BE THE WELSH GOVERNMENT HAS FINALLY DEVISED...
