So, with half of 2023 behind us, we’ve seen some tough times what with interest rates and inflation affecting us all! However, behind the façade of the general media, there is still a lot to be positive about in and surrounding UK Manufacturing.
The sheer volume of Good News stories that are coming through remains a truly cause for positivity.
If you’re looking for some good news in these challenging times, look no further than UK manufacturing! We are proud to be leading the way in innovation and excellence, and we invite you to join us in spreading the word. Share these incredible stories and news articles with everyone you know, and let’s make sure that the world knows loud and clear: UK Manufacturing is absolutely fantastic!
The UK space sector income grew by almost £1 billion.
Generating £17.5 billion in 2021, compared to £16.5 billion the previous year. Income growth in the UKspace sector outpaced the global space industry by 4%. The number of space organisations across the country rose by almost 300. The rise in space organisations led to the creation of nearly 1,800 UK space jobs. The sector now employs just under 48,800 people and supports an estimated 126,800 UK jobs. Space continues to attract a diverse range of investors from the private sector, with an estimated £635 million being invested in UK-headquartered space companies.
We all know good old Henry and his vacuum pals…
Numatic International, best known for its Henry and Hetty vacuum cleaners, is set to build a new £30 million factory on a seven-acre site adjacent to its headquarters in Chard, Somerset after securing planning permission.Founded In 1969, the British manufacturer already employs more than 1,100 people in the region and this latest investment is expected to create a significant number of new jobs.
Alexander Dennis to open new electric bus production line
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has announced plans to expand its Larbert head office and facility into a manufacturing site. The Larbert site in Falkirk will focus on the production of the new Enviro400EV zero-emission bus from August 2023, assembling the next-generation body on the new Alexander Dennis battery-electric chassis. The decision follows a successful pilot programme to build Enviro400FCEV hydrogen fuel cell buses in Larbert.
The move expands Alexander Dennis’s UK manufacturing footprint from two to three production sites, meeting increasing demand for decarbonisation of public transport. The Larbert expansion, which converts existing warehouse space into production lines, supports the company’s 690+ jobs in Scotland.
The Enviro400EV double deck has been designed to move large numbers of people on busy urban corridors and interurban expresses with a total capacity of up to 96 passengers and an operational range of up to 260 miles on a single charge.
Subcontract manufacturing sector has bumper Q1
The latest Contract Manufacturing Index (CMI) shows that the UK subcontract manufacturing market surged by 60% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the previous quarter. As political and economic uncertainty easy, high value purchasing organisations came back to the market and the release of pent-up demand saw activity soar.
The market jumped by 178% from December 2022 to January 2023 and remained healthy for the rest of the quarter. Overall, the first quarter of 2023 was 31% higher than the first quarter of 2022, demonstrating consistent growth in the longer term.
First LP2 Blade Blower rolls off Lontra’s new manufacturing centre assembly line
Lontra’s new manufacturing centre in Doncaster has manufactured its first LP2 Blade Blower, marking the ramp-up in production for the pneumatic conveying markets. Lontra has received a record number of enquiries after announcing it was ready to take an increased quantity of orders for the LP2 Blade Blower earlier this year, with interest stretching globally.
The LP2 Blade Blower is the first product to be manufactured at its new 60,000 sq ft smart factory. The LP2 Blade Blower is the first commercially available blower redesign in 85 years, resolving some of the problems associated with conventional blower design. It is energy- efficient and reliable, with independent testing demonstrating energy savings of up to 34% compared to commercial equivalents.
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