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2009
Articles from 17th Aug 2009
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Rise in packaging demand could signal a recovery
Aug 17 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A significant rise in demand for the unglamorous refined product naphtha could be one of the first indications from the oil world that a recovery in fuel use – and the economy – is under way. Read
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Birmingham firms' merger takes them in new direction
Aug 17 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Two local firms have merged to form a £6 million signage company that is the largest in the region. Read
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Kidderminster Off-road wheelmaker gets bogged down by recession
Aug 17 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Titan Europe, the Kidderminister-based international manufacturer of wheels for off-road vehicles, has become bogged down by the recession. Read
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Crown Trade Windows adds over £300,000 to turnover thanks to Kyoto Treaty
Aug 17 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Energy-saving demands have led to a 20 per cent sales rise at a Coventry window company. Read
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Grant gives firm edge with £100k missing link
Aug 17 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A Warwick engineering which makes precision cutting tools for sectors including aerospace and Formula One racing has invested in a state-of-the-art wire electrical discharge machine. Read
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Confidence rising in Midland manufacturing sector, according to survey
Aug 17 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
The Midlands manufacturing sector is generally positive about the economy according to new research into confidence levels in the sector across the UK over the next six months. Read
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New regional director for the Health and Safety Executive in the Midlands
Aug 17 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Rosi Edwards has been appointed as the new regional director for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the Midlands. Read
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Darwin expands with purchase of Hampson Industries subsidiary
Aug 17 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Black Country aerospace and automotive group Hampson Industries raised £23.7 million yesterday from the sale of a subsidiary to a private equity group that includes engineering specialist John Hudson. Read
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Hill & Smith bearing up in niche markets
Aug 17 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Hill & Smith Holdings, the engineering group chaired by West Midland industrialist David Grove, proved the value of operating in virtually recession-proof niche sectors with a strong set of interim figures yesterday. Read
