Sep
2009
Articles from 9th Sep 2009
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AWM hails region's supply chain for helping to make Airbus A380
Sep 09 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
The Airbus A380 – which landed in Birmingham for the first time on Wednesday – has been described as one of the Midlands’ finest examples of supply chain collaboration. Read
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Kraft still interested in Cadbury, as Hershey is linked to takeover
Sep 09 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Speculation over potential bidders for chocolate giant Cadbury has continued after Kraft played down speculation of a higher offer while rival Hershey is reportedly considering entering the fray. Read
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Rising prices sparks gold rush in Birmingham
Sep 09 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Manufacturers have seen expenditure on gold soar after the price shot up to a six month high – but pawnbrokers are seeing record levels of business as people flock to cash in on the rise. Read
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Growing output brings 'positive surprise' for manufacturing
Sep 09 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Official figures show recovering car production pushed the manufacturing sector to its strongest growth in more than three years during July. Read
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Electronics firm Stadium optimistic despite profits dip
Sep 09 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Stadium Group, which last year acquired Rugby-based electronic manufacturing services firm Zirkon, has posted a dip in pretax profits but remained optimistic it would bounce back to previous levels. Read
