News
A collection of news items from across the MAS North West region
Intervention sees company turnover increase by 12%.
Entering new markets appears to be a positive concern as manufacturers diversify. As it continues to monitor manufacturing concerns in the NW region, the results of the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) North West’s first quarter research into the problems faced by manufacturers shows a marked change on previous quarters.
Projects are free to north west based companies that employ fewer than 250 staff and that turnover less than £40m a year, and aim to bring about real business benefits through university/industry collaboration.
Manufacturing Advisory Service North West together with the North West Development Agency announced is the coordinator of MAS and wider regional support to ensure nuclear opportunities are maximised by UK suppliers nationwide
Achievements made possible by strong support for Manufacturing in the North West
Despite the harsh economic climate, the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) NW quarterly manufacturing review paints an optimistic picture.
This competition encourages businesses not currently working in the nuclear sector to explore the opportunities that the predicted global civil nuclear resurgence presents. In addition, it will allow the existing supply chain to engage with innovative technology providers and explore opportunities for growth.
The University of Bolton in partnership with five other North West Universities (Lancaster, Salford, Cumbria, Chester and Central Lancashire) has secured funding through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to provide business support to North West SMEs.
The University of Bolton in partnership with five other North West Universities (Lancaster, Salford, Cumbria, Chester and Central Lancashire) has secured funding through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to provide business support to North West SMEs.
All are urged to read the free Manufacturing Institute booklet that dispels the top ten UK manufacturing myths
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Do you currently run a business that you feel is running you instead, where you seem to spend more time on the business than in it?
As the United Kingdom continues to emerge from recession and word demand picks up further, recovery patterns continue to be uneven.
Consumer spending - Housing market - Investment intentions - Export Growth - Business services - Manufacturing - Construction sector - Employment Intentions - Pay pressures - Non labour costs - Consumer price inflation.
5-day Training Mission to Japan, 18-22 October 2010
Award winning speciality chemicals manufacturer Pentagon revealed its winning formula to local MP, Tony Cunningham, during a recent visit to its Workington factory.
A group of 14 mature MBA students at Utah’s Huntsman University School of Business on a European tour of lean excellence visit Shingo Bronze Medal winner Unltraframe.
Over a two week period, one hundred manufacturers from a cross-section of industry in the region were asked what the biggest issues they face at the moment are.
