Leeds manufacturers’ show of confidence
Posted by davidb on 26 May 2011
Filed under: Leeds, Manufacturing
26 May 2011
The majority of manufacturing firms in the Leeds City Region who attended a keynote business breakfast in Leeds this week say they are planning to invest for growth this year. Nearly every firm at the Leeds Manufacturing breakfast seminar said they have growth plans in 2011. While the skills gap and over-regulation present continuing problems
William Cook Holdings to invest £5 million in Leeds manufacturing site
Posted by davidb on 18 May 2011
Filed under: Leeds Manufacturing News, Manufacturing, Recruitment, UK economy
18 May 2011
The verdict is still out on the prospects for the UK economy, according to Andrew Cook, chairman of William Cook Holdings, interviewed this week in the Yorkshire Post. But he is confident about the future for the family-owned steel castings manufacturer, which is investing £5 million in its Leeds site and expects to create up
Green light for continued manufacturing support from MAS in Yorkshire region
Posted by davidb on 16 May 2011
Filed under: Leeds Manufacturing News, Manufacturing
16 May 2011
Following a turbulent few months, funding has finally been secured which will enable the Manufacturing Advisory Service Yorkshire & Humber (MAS Y&H) to continue to play a vital role in supporting the region’s small and medium-sized manufacturers. MAS Y&H provides hands-on advice and support to manufacturing businesses to improve productivity and efficiency. It is jointly
Fewer administrations point to recovery but advisers warn of softening demand
Posted by Guest Blogger on 13 May 2011
Filed under: Manufacturing, UK economy
13 May 2011
Posted by guest blogger, David Raistrick UK manufacturing industry leader for Deloitte, based in Leeds The number of manufacturing companies falling into administration in the first quarter of this year declined by 18 per cent to 86 compared with 105 in the same period last year, according to research by Deloitte, the business advisory firm.
Optare makes new commitment to manufacturing in Yorkshire
Posted by davidb on 09 May 2011
Filed under: Automotive, Leeds, Manufacturing
9 May 2011
Bus manufacturer Optare has announced that it will keep its main manufacturing operation in Yorkshire after signing a 17 year lease on a new 140,000 sq ft factory in Sherburn in Elmet. It is the first new bus assembly plant to open in the UK for 40 years. Facilities at the new plant will allow the company
Manufacturing recovery remains on track
Posted by Duncan Greenwood on 04 May 2011
Filed under: Manufacturing
4 May 2011
The manufacturing recovery continues with home and overseas sales growing at their fastest for 15 years, according to the latest CBI survey. The survey reports 36% of manufacturers seeing output increase in the last three months and only 15% reporting falls. Companies are also predicting output growth remaining at the same pace with domestic