Oct
2009
Articles from 13th Oct 2009
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Fuel duty raises factory gate prices
Oct 13 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Factory gate prices jumped last month as the Treasury’s latest hike in fuel duty came into force. Read
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Redditch print firm bought out of administration by Acraman
Oct 13 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
An established West Midlands printing firm that was hit by a downturn in business because of the recession after 70 years of trading, has been purchased out of administration as a going concern. Read
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Senior die sinker Pete Harris retires after 41 years
Oct 13 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A senior die sinker known by colleagues as “the chief” has retired after 41 years at one of the city’s oldest manufacturing companies. Read
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Former GKN workers called to aid history project
Oct 13 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
Former employees of engineering giant GKN are being asked to come forward to recollect their working experiences of the Heath Street screw manufacturer. Read
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Lichfield Staircase Manufacturing innovates to beat downturn
Oct 13 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
A staircase-maker has diversified into bespoke steel balustrades, handrails and lighting to beat the effects of the economic downturn. Read
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Firms to gather at RAF Cosford to get key advice on aerospace and defence contracts
Oct 13 2009 | Manufacturing & Skills
One of the largest aerospace and defence gatherings ever held in the West Midlands is due to take place this week. Read
