Microdat appoints new CEO
Posted by davidb on 16 May 2013
Filed under: Uncategorized
16 May 2013
Leeds-based Microdat, the UK’s leader in engineering and process flow control systems for the brewing industry, has appointed Dr Maitland Hyslop as its new CEO. With over 20 years experience of running and growing business in companies such as Tetra Pak, The Onyx Group and the NHS, Maitland brings fresh new leadership to Microdat. His
Symington’s using their noodle to reshore production
Posted by davidb on 14 Mar 2013
Filed under: China, Food and drink, UK manufacturing, Uncategorized
14 March 2013
Symington’s, the maker of Ragu pasta sauce and Golden Wonder’s pot noodles, is cancelling its Chinese contracts and bringing noodle manufacture back onto British soil. The move will createabout 50 jobs and is the latest sign that offshoring – popular in recent decades as manufacturers sought to reduce labor and land costs – is falling
Survey to guage manufacturers’ thoughts on growth opportunities in 2013
Posted by davidb on 01 Mar 2013
Filed under: Manufacturing, Uncategorized
1 March 2013
Yorkshire Business Insider is inviting manufacturers in Yorkshire to take part in its Yorkshire Manufacturing Survey 2013. Manufacturing is shaking off its negative image and re-taking its rightful place at the very heart of business. But are manufacturers finding skilled workers to compete in a global marketplace? Can they secure adequate funding to grow? This
Chinese officials tour Leeds manufacturing businesses
Posted by davidb on 16 Jul 2012
Filed under: China, Textiles, Uncategorized
16 July 2012
A delegation of officials from the Chinese Embassy have visited businesses in Leeds and the wider city region as part of a programme designed to build commercial relationships and maximise opportunties presented by Leeds being chosen as the training base for China’s Olympic athletes. Textile firm Hainsworth was among businesses to meet Zhou Xiaoming, Pan Jiansheng, and
UK manufacturing performing well in ‘tough circumstances’
Posted by davidb on 11 Jul 2012
Filed under: Manufacturing, UK manufacturing
11 July 2012
UK manufacturing output rose 1.2% between April and May despite ongoing problems in the global economy, according to the latest figures from the British Chambers of Commerce. New trade figures showed the defict in goods and services fell to £2.7bn in May compared to £4.1bn in April David Kern, chief economist at the British Chambers
Putting innovation at the core of manufacturing business
Posted by davidb on 23 May 2012
Filed under: Manufacturing, Uncategorized
23 May 2012
Fascinating presentation from Mark Edmonds, managing director of Gripple, on product innovation. The company is the market leader in steel wire joiners and tensioners and Mark described how the basic ‘gripple’ product, developed for use in agriculture to join and tension crop wires, has been adapted for new applications in construction, shop fitting and siesmic bracing.
Yorkshire manufacturers show resilience in face of weak demand
Posted by davidb on 17 May 2012
Filed under: Manufacturing
17 May 2012
Manufacturers across Yorkshire had been taking steps to preserve cash, manage commodity and staff costs and streamline their business in order to survive the prolonged period of weak demand in the wider economy, according to business consultancy Deloitte. As a result, they are showing resilience in the face of the double dip recession, with many radically
Hidden strengths, major challenges – Leeds manufacturing sector faces up to the future
Posted by davidb on 30 Mar 2012
Filed under: Leeds City Region, Manufacturing, UK manufacturing
30 March 2012
Skills, public sector procurement and supply chain development were the key themes on the agenda at this morning’s ‘Hidden Strengths’ debate, organised by Yorkshire Business Insider. “The Leeds City Region is one of the most important centres for financial and legal services but it also has one of the biggest manufacturing clusters outside London and
“Globalisation takes no prisoners” – Digby Jones
Posted by davidb on 23 Mar 2012
Filed under: Leeds Manufacturing News, UK manufacturing, Uncategorized
23 March 2012
Spread risk, learn from others to makes sure you avoid their mistakes and make the most of every opportunity to meet people and network are some of the top tips for exporters from Lord Digby Jones. The former Minister of Trade and Industry was speaking at an event in Wakefield, organised by UKTI and looking
Bagel Nash reveals expansion plans
Posted by davidb on 03 Mar 2012
Filed under: Food and drink
3 March 2012
Bagel Nash has unveiled plans to open up to 40 new stores in the next five years and create around 200 jobs according to TheBusinessDesk.com. The bagel and coffee shop chain is also set to rebrand its existing outlets as its new management team starts to put its plans into action. Bagel Nash was bought