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‘Net Zero’ roadmap urges Government to act now to unlock £10billion boost for UK foundry sector
The leading voice for the foundry industry has released a five-point blueprint that will help the castings sector deliver a £10 billion boost to the economy. Published by the Cast Metals Federation (CMF), the Net Zero roadmap is urging Government to create a stable policy environment that focuses on reforming energy markets and providing clean energy, offering incentives for capital investment...
Digital factory tour is ‘great opportunity’ for manufacturing businesses
Manufacturing businesses have an opportunity to see first-hand the benefits of adopting digital technology at an event in Shropshire. Make UK and Made Smarter West Midlands have organised a digital factory tour at iconsys’ Technology Hub in Stafford Park 16, Telford. Five speakers will present at the event between 1pm and 4.30pm on Thursday, February 16 to give business owners and senior...
Birmingham’s Velvet Music Rooms celebrates after winning three trophies in annual awards
A top Birmingham bar has scooped a hat-trick of coveted trophies in a glitzy, stage show-style awards ceremony in the city. Velvet Music Rooms won Best Bar of the Year, its general manager Steve Emmison won Best Bar Manager of the Year, and stafff member Hili Fletcher won Employee of the Year at the Wonders of Westside Awards – otherwise known as the WOWs. The WOWs are hosted annually by...
Promotions add up at Worcestershire accountancy company Ballards
Worcestershire accountancy and tax firm Ballards has recently made three promotions across its corporate and private client departments. James Griffiths is stepping up to the role of senior audit manager where he will lead a team working with large corporate clients across the region. Adrian Sidaway, who will work alongside Mr Griffiths, has moved to the role of audit manager. Tamara Shaw, who...
New hotel partnership for NEC Group
Live events specialist the NEC Group has further enhanced the customer experience for venue visitors by announcing a partnership with Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport. The deal, which is the business’s first hotel partnership post-pandemic, promotes more flexible accommodation options to those visiting or exhibiting at the NEC Campus. The new partnership will showcase the beneficial links and...