Jan
2009
Articles from 6th Jan 2009
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Tears from customers as Waterford Wedgwood hits trouble
Jan 06 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Customers at Waterford Wedgwood’s Stoke-on-Trent factory shop were close to tears as they described how important the firm was to the city. Read
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Michael is region's plumbing apprentice of the year
Jan 06 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Trainee Michael Cox has picked up a prize on the path to a promising career by winning the West Midlands Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Award. Read
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Waterford Wedgwood desperately seeking a buyer
Jan 06 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Administrators are battling to find a buyer for historic crystal and china maker Waterford Wedgwood after the collapse of the ailing firm put 2,700 jobs at risk – including more than 600 in North Staffordshire. Read
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Birmingham firm's new magnetic bra attracts interest
Jan 06 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A Birmingham company has developed a new bra for older and disabled women which replaces traditional fastenings with magnets. Read
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Glass company beating downturn with new investments
Jan 06 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A commitment to lean production, staff development and new technology solutions is helping a leading Wolverhampton manufacturer buck the credit crunch. Read
