Manufacturers’ confidence remains robust despite weak economy
Confidence levels among manufacturers remain robust despite the weak outlook for the UK economy overall according to the Q1 Manufacturing Outlook survey published today(18/3) by Make UK and business advisory firm BDO.
Spring UK Budget 2024: Future workforce concerns unaddressed
The Spring UK Budget 2024 presented a mixed bag of promises and omissions, leaving critical areas of concern unaddressed.
New Manifesto demands action to secure future of UK engineering and manufacturing
Engineering and manufacturing skills charity Enginuity has announced it has launched the Enginuity Skills Action Plan for the Engineering and Manufacturing Sector – A Manifesto for Change.
Fluid Power & compressed air innovations set to shine at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week
The live events for Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024 take place at the NEC, Birmingham on the 5th and 6th June. H&P looks a little deeper into what visitors can expect.
BCAS appoints Terry Collier to further strengthen its training offer
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Terry Collier as its Learning and Development Officer.
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech return for 2024 showcase
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech, alongside Drives & Controls, will be taking place at the NEC on June 5th and 6th as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024. Readers of Hydraulics & Pneumatics will find much of interest among the new technology and educational content both in the events mentioned above and in the adjoined Smart Factory Expo, Maintec and Design Engineering Expo events. H&P takes a closer look at what visitors can expect
Automate UK launched to champion the uptake of automation across manufacturing
The UK Automation Forum has recently been launched to invigorate the industry’s embrace of automation. This initiative aims to unite industry experts, end-users, policymakers, and technology suppliers under one banner.
Industry chief calls for 15% GDP target for manufacturing
The head of Britain’s manufacturing body will today (27/2) call for all political parties to commit to an industrial strategy with an explicit target for industry to account for 15% of UK GDP, with the potential to add an extra £150bn to economic output.
New Knowledge Hubs initiative at MACH 2024
Reversing UK manufacturing’s poor record for adopting new technology will be tackled head on at MACH 2024 as The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) launches its new Knowledge Hubs initiative, showcasing how to adopt new technology to improve productivity and efficiency in manufacturing.
Fast track of digital transformation
During 2023, over half of European firms have taken significant steps towards digitalisation, focusing on enhancing their digital presence, according to the latest report “Digitalisation in Europe 2022-2023” by the European Investment Bank. In a significant response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 53% of companies in Europe have expanded their online services, closing the technological gap with the United States. In addition, 69% of EU firms implemented advanced digital technologies in 2022, in contrast to 71% in the US.
HOS organises accredited mental health first aid training
Sunderland based fluid power experts Hydraulic & Offshore Supplies (HOS) is taking the topic of mental health seriously by organising accredited training for its employees.
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech return for 2024 showcase
Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech, alongside Drives & Controls, will be taking place at the NEC on June 5th and 6th as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024. Readers of Hydraulics & Pneumatics will find much of interest among the new technology and educational content both in the events mentioned above and in the adjoined Smart Factory Expo, Maintec and Design Engineering Expo events. H&P takes a closer look at what visitors can expect
Manufacturers accelerate ESG strategies as customer and supplier requirements increase
The UK has seen a 48% increase in the number of manufacturing firms setting ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) targets for their business, with around two thirds (62%) now doing so (since 2021), according to a report(1) from Make UK and Lloyds Bank.
A decade of delivering apprenticeships
The University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre has announced it is celebrating ten years of delivering apprenticeships which have helped to ‘transform lives’, forge strong partnerships and create an engineering workforce fit for the future.
Hydroscand strengthens market presence with dual acquisitions
Hydroscand Ltd, a leading provider of hydraulic solutions, has recently confirmed the successful acquisition of Leicester Hose & Hydraulics Limited, a company established in 2004 and located in the heart of Leicester. The transaction, finalised on December 31, 2023, is Hydroscand’s first investment for 2024 and is part of the firm’s strategic efforts to support the transition of businesses in the hydraulics industry
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29 October, 2025, 9:00 - 30 October, 2025, 16:00
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