SMMT has recently launched Safe Harbour and the scheme is ready to support any UK automotive company impacted by Covid-19. With support from the Automotive Council and other key stakeholders, the scheme is a first for UK Automotive. What is Safe Harbour? Safe Harbour is an initiative SMMT has developed…
The European Foundry Association has appointed a new executive team as the industry recognises its important role in the ‘Green Revolution’. At the recent Council meeting of the European Foundry Association, CAEF, Roberto Ariotti (Italy) was appointed as the new Chairman of the Executive Committee, taking over from Luis Felipe…
Government publishes updated GB-EU Border Operating Model The Government has ramped up preparations for the end of the transition period by publishing an updated Border Operating Model, which provides further detail on how the GB-EU border will work and the actions that traders, hauliers and passengers need to take. This…
Members of the UK Metals Council (UKMC) have met business minister Nadhim Zahawi to highlight key industry priorities, including decarbonisation, energy, the supply chain, and procurement. The industry body, which represents more than 11,000 companies, outlined its strategic approach to ensure the UK can gain maximum value from its manufacturing,…
The Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices (ReSSA), launched by the Department for Education, provides clear, accessible advice and guidance to apprentices following redundancy, while supporting their next steps. It will help redundant apprentices to identify new apprenticeship and employment opportunities, and, where they are eligible, complete their current apprenticeship. The…
Alucast is looking to build on £1m of electrification contract wins by joining a new EV cluster. A recent £2.5m investment in its new CNC machining shop is paying off for the company, with the new technology paying a pivotal role in helping it secure new contracts in the electrification…
Mr T L Sutton C.Eng, Hon FICME IMECHE. Tom Sutton joined ICME (then IBF) in May 1974. His contribution to the technical life of the Institute was significant. He was National President in 1993/94, being awarded the Oliver Stubbs Medal in the same year, a recipient of the Long &…
On Monday 7th September, the West Midlands Branch and a total of 50 attendees from across the UK, Germany and France were treated to a high standard opening technical lecture and webinar for the start of this year’s season of technical lectures and webinars. ‘Modern Feeder Technology’ The ‘Modern Feeder…
Please find below the latest Businesses and Employers bulletin from BEIS: This bulletin is issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and provides the latest information for employers and businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19). All coronavirus business support information can be found at gov.uk/business-support • Chancellor outlines Winter Economy…
WEST MIDLANDS, BIRMINGHAM & COVENTRY BRANCH TECHNICAL LECTURE & WEBINAR Monday 5th October @ 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm Churchill’s Wednesbury, WS10 9BX The Clan Project – ‘A Steam Locomotive for the 21st Century’ Mr Geoff Turner IEng MIED, Engineering Director The Standard Steam Locomotive Company Ltd The…