UK manufacturing finishes 2016 on a 30 month high
The UK manufacturing industry finished 2016 on a high note after the sector hit a two and a half year high in December 2016, according to The Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index (PMI).
Impact of Made Smarter showcased at Siemens’ smart factory
The Made Smarter programme, which is helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology, is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m.
So far 2,500 manufacturers from across Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Liverpool have engaged with the programme, with hundreds going on to receive support through grant funding, impartial technology advice and leadership and skills training to help transform their businesses.
The government-funded, industry-led initiative has delivered 334 technology projects in the North West, which are forecast to create 1,550 jobs, upskill 2,772 existing roles.
These achievements were celebrated at Made Smarter’s Impact 4.0 Showcase hosted at Siemens’ smart factory which brought together industry leaders, stakeholders, and SMEs to explore the success of the programme and its future plans.
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