http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/gkn-driveline-continues-expansion-in-china/1016262.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/gkn-driveline-continues-expansion-in-china/1016262.article GKN has announced a series of expansions in China, a country expected to produce 15 million vehicles in 2014 and 20 million by 2020. Thu, 9 May 2013 15:36 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/ford-to-invest-24m-in-bridgend-engine-plant/1016127.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/ford-to-invest-24m-in-bridgend-engine-plant/1016127.article Ford is announcing a £24m investment programme at its Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce a new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:13 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/news/enzyme-coating-kills-bacteria-in-food-packaging/1015941.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/news/enzyme-coating-kills-bacteria-in-food-packaging/1015941.article Researchers have developed a new method to kill pathogenic bacteria in food handling and packaging, an innovation claimed to represent an alternative to the use of antibiotics. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:04 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/ata-group-receives-173m-investment/1015702.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/ata-group-receives-173m-investment/1015702.article MML has made a €17.3m investment into Irish based ATA Group to fund the acquisition of the US based SGS Tools’ Bur business. Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:54 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/smes-expect-growth-if-skills-shortages-can-be-tackled/1015632.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/smes-expect-growth-if-skills-shortages-can-be-tackled/1015632.article England’s manufacturing SMES believe they will grow in 2013 but remain concerned about expansion being stifled by skills shortages. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:10 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/dyson-invests-50m-in-motor-manufacturing-facility/1015625.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/dyson-invests-50m-in-motor-manufacturing-facility/1015625.article Dyson has invested £50m in a new motor manufacturing facility in Singapore that is expected to generate four million digital motors (DDM) a year. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:46 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/work-begins-on-22m-cast-steel-abrasives-factory/1015585.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/work-begins-on-22m-cast-steel-abrasives-factory/1015585.article Ervin Amasteel has announced that work has started on its new €22m facility at Glaubitz, Saxony, Germany. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:03 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/raytheon-opens-silicon-carbide-manufacturing-facility/1015412.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/raytheon-opens-silicon-carbide-manufacturing-facility/1015412.article Raytheon has opened a silicon carbide manufacturing facility in Glenrothes, Scotland. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:40 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/analysis/prefab-pharma/1015238.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/analysis/prefab-pharma/1015238.article Could GE Healthcare’s Kubio modular manufacturing concept reshape the pharmaceutical industry? Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/news/nissan-set-to-produce-infiniti-vehicles-at-sunderland-plant/1015036.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/news/nissan-set-to-produce-infiniti-vehicles-at-sunderland-plant/1015036.article Nissan is to produce its Infiniti premium car brand in Sunderland, creating 1,000 jobs across the country, including 280 jobs at the north-east plant. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:20 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/smmt-announces-12-per-cent-rise-in-new-car-registrations/1014624.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/smmt-announces-12-per-cent-rise-in-new-car-registrations/1014624.article New-car registrations rose more than 12 per cent in October to 151,252 units, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:24 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/a-fresh-approach-to-uk-manufacturing-events/1014488.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/a-fresh-approach-to-uk-manufacturing-events/1014488.article Subcon, The Engineer and MWP advanced manufacturing magazine are joining together to create a unique set of events at the NEC, Birmingham, from 4 to 6 June 2013. Mon, 5 Nov 2012 14:52 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/news/bae-systems-switches-on-assembly-line-for-f-35-jets/1014307.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/news/bae-systems-switches-on-assembly-line-for-f-35-jets/1014307.article BAE Systems has switched on a new production line that will be integral to the assembly of F-35 fighter jets. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/honda-unveils-new-cr-v-model-as-part-of-267m-investment/1013783.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/honda-unveils-new-cr-v-model-as-part-of-267m-investment/1013783.article Honda today marks the launch of the new CR-V model as part of a £267m investment programme into new models and engines at its Swindon plant. Thu, 6 Sep 2012 12:01 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/survey-reveals-sales-growth-among-manufacturing-smes/1013538.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/survey-reveals-sales-growth-among-manufacturing-smes/1013538.article England’s manufacturing SMEs have reported increased sales and anticipate future growth, according to the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service National Barometer. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:23 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/tata-steel-to-produce-longer-wear-resistant-rails-in-france/1013317.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/tata-steel-to-produce-longer-wear-resistant-rails-in-france/1013317.article Tata Steel is to invest more than €12m in new technology so it can produce longer wear-resistant rails at its French steel mill. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:56 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/45m-investment-for-thomas-dudleys-foundry-division/1013103.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/45m-investment-for-thomas-dudleys-foundry-division/1013103.article The Foundry Division of Thomas Dudley Ltd has announced a £4.5m investment. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:17 GMT