http://www.mas-nw.co.uk A collection of news items from across the MAS North West region daily 1 2009-01-19T10:02:14Z http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/manufacturing-advisory-service-mas-nw-helps-business-accelerate-at-hoylake-brake-manufacturer Intervention sees company turnover increase by 12%. No publisher emoss MAS North West 2010-07-26T13:10:54Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/quarterly-manufacturing-survey-reveals-unusual-manufacturers2019-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. No publisher emoss MAS North West 2010-07-21T12:34:57Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/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. No publisher colletted MAS North West 2010-07-12T13:34:10Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/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 No publisher emoss MAS East Midlands MAS North West MAS South West UK-Wide events MAS East Nuclear MAS London MAS National MAS South East MAS West Midlands Low Carbon MAS North East MAS Yorkshire and Humber 2010-07-08T13:57:55Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/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 No publisher emoss Best Practice MAS East Midlands MAS North West MAS South West Manufacturing Management MAS East Improving Quality and Delivery MAS London MAS National Manufacturing Processes MAS South East Manufacturing Strategy MAS West Midlands MAS North East MAS People MAS Yorkshire and Humber 2010-06-29T12:27:34Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/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. No publisher emoss MAS North West 2010-06-28T13:42:27Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/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. No publisher colletted MAS North West 2010-06-24T11:02:39Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/funded-support-for-north-west-businesses-through-universities-1 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. No publisher colletted MAS North West Marketing Support Opportunities Product Development and Design Manufacturing Processes Research Manufacturing Strategy Website development Funded support 2010-06-23T10:53:15Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/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. No publisher colletted MAS North West 2010-06-23T10:48:46Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/london-2012-olympics-business-opportunities-1 No publisher colletted MAS North West 2010-06-23T10:25:13Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/uk-manufacturing-warned-not-to-talk-itself-into-an-early-grave All are urged to read the free Manufacturing Institute booklet that dispels the top ten UK manufacturing myths No publisher emoss MAS North West 2010-06-04T08:14:58Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/hsbc-business-thinking-2010 An initiative that acknowledges and supports outstanding business thinking here in the UK – businesses that could benefit from HSBC Business Thinking 2010 • The chance to share up to £90 million in funding • Financial rewards of up to £100,000 No publisher colletted MAS North West 2010-06-03T11:08:09Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/london-2012-olympics-business-opportunities Find out how to register for updates on Olympics related contracts, feature your company on suppliers list etc No publisher colletted MAS North West 2010-06-01T13:30:19Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/so-who-runs-your-business 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? No publisher emoss MAS North West 2010-05-26T14:33:53Z News Item http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/bank-of-england-inflation-report-may-2010 As the United Kingdom continues to emerge from recession and word demand picks up further, recovery patterns continue to be uneven. No publisher emoss MAS North West 2010-05-14T08:11:20Z News Item