Manufacturing
‘Factories of the Future’ shows how digital tech is transforming local manufacturing
Manufacturers across the South of England made a step into the ‘factory of the future’ at a landmark event hosted by Made Smarter at Cranfield University.
The free one-day conference offered SME manufacturers a hands-on look at how digital technology...
North Star signs mega ship deal with RWE
North Star operates the largest UK-owned support fleet for the offshore industry.
It has secured multi-million-pound landmark agreements to support RWE’s growing offshore wind farm portfolio with four hybrid-powered commissioning /service operation vessels (C/SOVs).
The four-vessel fleet will support 200 North...
Britannia Fire reports surge in production
Norfolk-based fire extinguisher manufacturer Britannia Fire has seen a 40% increase in production just one year after making the bold decision to stop producing traditional metal fire extinguishers and focus exclusively on its lightweight, environmentally friendly P50 range.
With demand...
Family firm showcases craft skills at open day
A Norfolk family business that has handcrafted timber garden buildings for more than 50 years celebrated its heritage and skills on National Manufacturing Day earlier this month.
Crane Garden Buildings, founded in the 1970s and still run by the Crane...
Family business scoops a first for Norfolk
A Norwich-based family business has been awarded two prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise in what is thought to be a first for Norfolk.
Now in its 35th year, Delta Fire received an award for outstanding achievements in sustainable development and...
Norfolk Shipbuilders Land Major Contracts
Two Norfolk marine companies will play a major role in the construction of the East of England’s latest offshore windfarm – and reap the benefits of multi-million-pound agreements – thanks to ScottishPower Renewables.
The green energy company – part of...
Ministers try out nuclear tech
Two high-profile government ministers popped into a Cambridge firm to see their pioneering technology in action.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, recently visited Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) in Waterbeach.
CVE’s electron...
Muntons achieves record-breaking year
Stowmarket maltster Muntons has celebrated another record year, announcing pre-tax profits of over £20m for the first time.
The malt and malted ingredients manufacturer announced the news at its AGM, following its first integrated Annual Review & Sustainability Report.
Shareholders heard...
