Sep
2009
Articles from 7th Sep 2009
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Cashflow and credit hit manufacturing upturn hopes – EEF survey
Sep 07 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
New research shows an upturn in the West Midlands manufacturing sector is some time away as cashflow constraints, uncertainty and on-going tight credit conditions will hamper firms into next year. Read
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Pie-makers back from disaster with new products
Sep 07 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A Wolverhampton pie-making firm which was devastated by an arson attack five years ago looks set for a tasty future after developing two new product ranges. Read
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Young people targeted in National Grid skill shortage
Sep 07 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
National Grid is hoping to switch young people on to a career in engineering after identifying a major skills shortage which needs to be filled by 2020. Read
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Birmingham marine lighting firm wins £3m aircraft carrier contract
Sep 07 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A Birmingham marine lighting and electrical systems firm has scooped a £3 million contract to provide equipment for the Royal Navy’s next generation of aircraft carriers. Read
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Young Coventry mum nominated for top business award
Sep 07 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A young Midlands mum turned entrepreneur has shot to success having been shortlisted for a businesses award. Read
