News
A collection of news items from across the MAS North West region
LCV2010
The Manufacturing Advisory Service will be one of the exhibitors at the third Low Carbon Vehicles exhibition on 15th and 16th September 2010 hosted by at Millbrook Proving Ground.
OUT OF BBC’s DRAGON’S DEN INTO THE ARMS OF THE MANUFACTURING ADVISORY SERVICE (MAS) NW
A Company refused assistance by Dragon’s Den are being encouraged to take their business to the next level with free help from MAS-NW.
Business challenges in the region – manufacturers urged not to ‘do as they have always done’
The regular challenges – cash flow and lack of sales – are joined by a new concern for the region’s manufacturers – new product development
Important Manufacturing Supply Chain Conference in Manchester to explore viable opportunities for UK manufacturers in Global Civil Nuclear market
The Manufacturing Advisory Service, is organising a national conference in coordination with the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (N-AMRC), the Nuclear Industry Association, SC@Nuclear Programme, Government, EDF Energy, Areva, Westinghouse and Doosan Babcock.
Oportunity to be involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic torches.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), in partnership with the Design Council, is looking for an expert team to create remarkable, memorable and visionary torches that represent the very best of our nation as the UK begins its Olympic and Paralympic celebrations with the Torch Relays in the summer of 2012.
The Manufacturer of the Year Awards 2010
Entry for The Manufacturer of the Year Awards 2010 is now open!
Latest issue of Win Win magazine from UKTI now available
WinWin is the international business magazine for the North West from UKTI.
Fab Lab solves two-year old problem in two hours, while at the same time cutting costs by 98% for Bolton greeting card manufacturer
Fab Lab, The Manufacturing Institute’s fully kitted hi-tech fabrication workshop, has not only solved a greeting card manufacturer’s problem that no one else seemed to be able to, but has also succeeded in reducing the cost of its invented substitution from £1 to an astonishing 2p.
Nuclear supply chain opportunities for SMEs
Discover the business opportunities available to SME manufacturers in the civil nuclear supply chain existing sites, decommissioning and the planned new nuclear build programme.
The Olympic and Paralympic Games wouldn’t be complete without their Flame / Opportunity to create the Olympic and Paralympic Torches for London 2012
Design consultancies, engineering firms and manufacturers are being sought to create the Olympic and Paralympic Torches for London 2012. Product and industrial design, engineering and manufacturing talent are invited by The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), in partnership with the Design Council, to register their interest in developing these key items of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Bank of England Agents' summary of business conditions - July 2010
Consumer spending - Housing market - Investment intentions - Export Growth - Business services - Manufacturing - Construction sector - Employment Intentions - Pay pressures - Non labour costs - Consumer price inflation.
Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) NW helps business accelerate at Hoylake brake manufacturer
Intervention sees company turnover increase by 12%.
Quarterly manufacturing survey reveals unusual manufacturers’ concern
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.
Free research projects from Lancaster University Graduates
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 in the Northwest appointed as UK lead for national and international nuclear supply chain business support
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
Two Northwest companies win the coveted Shingo Prize Bronze Medallion for Operational Excellence
Achievements made possible by strong support for Manufacturing in the North West
Upbeat report says Northwest manufacturers are well placed to win through
Despite the harsh economic climate, the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) NW quarterly manufacturing review paints an optimistic picture.
Nuclear R&D Feasibility Studies: Competition for funding
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.
Funded support for North West businesses through universities
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.
Funded support for North West businesses through universities
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.
