New MTA president takes manufacturing message to Parliament Tuesday 4 December saw members of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) gather in Westminster for the 2018 annual general meeting, the inauguration of new president Marcus Burton and a meeting…
Orderly Brexit would see steady growth over next two years – CBI A smooth Brexit in 2019 would mean the UK can expect steady economic growth, with an improvement in business investment and continuing export growth over the next two years. That’s…
A rallying cry for UK manufacturers The boss of a major manufacturing group in the West Midlands has urged industry not to talk itself into a downturn amidst the current Brexit uncertainty.
UK manufacturing shows resilience amid Brexit uncertainty The UK manufacturing industry has shown strength in November, recovering from October’s disappointing data and taking a positive view of the way ahead.
How will a no-deal Brexit impact UK manufacturing? With Theresa May's withdrawal agreement from the EU set to be voted upon in Parliament, Subcon Laser Cutting discusses the outcome of a no-deal Brexit on the UK manufacturing industry.
Business survey: 'No deal’ Brexit catastrophic blow to British auto industry Three quarters of UK automotive businesses fear a ‘no-deal’ Brexit will threaten their future viability, according to a new member survey announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders…
Brexit withdrawal agreement delivers for UK manufacturing, EEF says Analysis by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, shows the Brexit withdrawal agreement struck by Theresa May provides greater certainty for manufacturers to move forward, and avoids a disastrous no-deal exit.
North West: 75% of manufacturers not prepared for no deal Brexit The EEF, The Manufacturers’ Organisation, will host the 'Making Brexit Work – Preparing Manufacturers for Brexit' conference in Manchester today.
Manufacturing in the midst of Brexit Charles Corner, director of full-service sheet metalwork manufacturer, Malton Laser, discusses his thoughts on what Brexit holds for the manufacturing industry.
UK manufacturing preparing for no-deal Brexit The clear majority (83%) of British manufacturers have confirmed they are now preparing for a hard Brexit by actively forging new relationships with Rest of World territories, in readiness for…
Manufacturers call for business involvement in EU trade negotiations Britain’s manufacturers are calling for business to be fully involved in negotiations on a future transition deal with the European Union, as progress on talks by the UK Government move…
UK car production rises in October as exports pass 1.1 million UK new car production increased in October, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 157,056 units left UK factories last month, a 3.5%…
EU manufacturers press leaders to break Brexit deadlock CEEMET, the European employers’ organisation representing the interests of the metal, engineering and technology-based industries, has called on the EU Council of ministers and UK negotiators to focus on agreeing…
MTA CEO delivers positive message on Brexit Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) CEO James Selka used his speech at the Stuttgart Moulding Expo to deliver an upbeat message to European counterparts on Brexit and doing business in the…
The MTA’s Brexit evidence backed by Parliamentary Committee The House of Lords European Union Committee has this week published its report into Brexit: trade in goods. This report follows an Inquiry by the EU External Affairs Sub-Committee, to…
Cornish manufacturer sees order books surge This acceleration in manufacturing growth in 2016 has been mirrored and excelled by Redruth-based European Springs & Pressings and has seen its order books surge post-Brexit referendum with further encouragement…
FEBRUARY COVER STORY: Trading places International trade is a thorny subject at the moment. Following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, new trade agreements will need to be nurtured as Brexit kicks in…
Manufacturer creates 39 new jobs after post-Brexit vote sales boost A Staffordshire fabrication specialist has secure more than £1.5 million of new orders in just six months.
British companies expect output surge in final quarter of 2016 British firms are expecting a surge in output in the final quarter of 2016, a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) survey has shown. This is despite a slowdown in the…
First US trade delegation visits UK post-Brexit The owner of a Rhode Island distribution company is on the first US trade delegation to the UK since the referendum to leave the EU. Jeffrey Wyant, founder of Coast…
XYZ sees business and enquiry boost following Brexit vote Like many prior to the Brexit vote, XYZ Machine Tools had misgivings due to the many unknown factors that it raised.
Majority of UK SMEs feel no impact from Brexit More than half of SMEs (56%) say they have felt no impact on levels of business from the UK’s decision to leave the EU, according to the Close Brothers Business…
Manufacturers urged to export following Brexit surge A Midlands precision engineering specialist is urging fellow UK manufacturers to take a brave leap into the export market, after experiencing its own surge in exports following Brexit.
UK renewables industry could receive boost from Brexit Legal firm Pinsent Masons has claimed the UK’s renewable industry could benefit from a dual boost in the fallout from Brexit.
