Manufacturing

Compass Business Finance has confirmed that it has been accredited to deliver funding supported by the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), via the British Business Bank to create further access to finance for UK smaller businesses to invest and grow. Launched this month as a successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme, an important new development is…

Samuel Fry, Head of Business Development at Oakway Storage, explores the strategic advantage offered to growing manufacturers by pallet shuttle racking. Pallet shuttle racking systems represent a transformative solution for growing manufacturers seeking to optimise their storage capacity and improve operational efficiency. These dynamic systems utilise automated shuttle vehicles that streamline the storage and retrieval…

Simon Jones, Senior Sales Executive at Exotec explores the benefits and potential offered by warehouse automation in the alcohol industry. British alcohol businesses have experienced a revolution in recent years with the rise of craft beers, artisanal spirits and non-alcoholic options. Meanwhile, consumers are shifting away from pubs and bars towards at-home drinking experiences, largely…

European road freight specialist Europa Road explains how it has developed a shipping service for British exporters to lower transit times and costs with minimal administrative burden. Despite being the fourth largest exporter in the world, trade experts at the British Chamber of Commerce believe that to keep the UK at the top table, we…

Bosch Rexroth explains how its digital service assistant, CytroConnect, can revolutionise how maintenance is conducted in the industrial sector. Maintenance engineers face a litany of daily challenges: sudden machine breakdowns, unplanned and costly maintenance, and the inefficiencies of predefined maintenance cycles. The traditional approach often leads to extended downtimes, inflated costs, and unpredictable operational disruptions.…

New limit on emissions confirmed for power sector, energy intensive industries and aviation, from 2024 emissions cap will be expanded to more UK sectors – domestic maritime transport and waste – driving forward the UK’s position as a world-leader in decarbonisation gradual transition for industries as they take the next step to decarbonise, with changes…

17-18 July marks the return of Siemens Transform to Manchester Central. Join thousands of participants across industry for a unique technology showcase and discover how to transform the everyday, for everyone. Co-create real solutions for your business, explore the latest technology, collaborate with leading industry experts, and feel empowered to make a lasting impact. Join…

Introducing MEPCA’s July Manufacturing Champion of the Month: Vanessa Loiola We had the pleasure of speaking with Vanessa, and learning more about her journey through the manufacturing sector, becoming a invaluable asset to the automation industry. In a short QnA, Vanessa had the following to say: From an Engineering Apprenticeship to a Founder, CEO and…

For one day, Tatiana, an Imperial College London student, stepped into the shoes of Andrew Brumley, chief engineer for vehicle hardware engineering and head of Ford’s Dunton product development centre in Essex. Leading the integration of physical and digital attributes on future Transit and Tourneo vehicles, Andrew heads up Dunton Campus which employs over 3,200…