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Northern European Fair Attracts UK Exhibitors
01 Sep 2004
Elmia Subcontractor is a major international trade fair exclusively for the subcontracting industry.
Manufacturing Awards Recognise Excellence
01 Sep 2004
The Manufacturer of the Year awards were presented on 15 September at a gala dinner during The Manufacturer Live 2004, a major industry showcase of best practice held at the Telford International Centre. Prizes in ten categories were awarded, as well as the overall title of Manufacturer of the Year.
Competing on Brand Rather Than on Price Could Sustain Growth
01 Sep 2004
Once thought of as the arena of 'arty' designers and marketing agencies, adopting best practice in design and brand management is set to become a major driver for sustaining UK industry in a global economy says Mark Eaton, director of the MAS (South East & London), for EEF South.
Toolmakers' Survey Shows Sharp Rise in Costs of Materials
01 Sep 2004
The results of the latest GTMA survey of toolmakers, for second quarter 2004, confirms a marked rise in material costs, with 56% of responders saying that prices have risen since 1Q2004 and 88% reporting increases since 2Q2003.
UK Contractors Could Catch Pizazz from Eventing Abroad
01 Sep 2004
This is not a health warning; it's a call to action. As the UK's annual round of general (not sector specific) contract manufacturing and engineering exhibitions begins again with nine shows occurring between 1 September 2004 and the end of May 2005 (six regional and three national) it's timely to reflect on the value of these trade shows, and how the UK ones differ from those abroad.
Visitor Demand Leads to New Dimension Added to Manufacturing Shows
01 Sep 2004
As part of its long-term growth strategy, European Trade & Exhibition Services (ETES), organisers of the UK's six successful regional manufacturing exhibitions, is launching three new product centres at Southern Manufacturing, Thorpe Park, Surrey, 16-17 February 2005, that will benefit exhibitors and visitors alike. The Machine Tool Centre, Subcontracting Centre and Used Machinery & Equipment and Live Auction Centre, will be introduced into all subsequent exhibitions.
Launch of e-newsletter Spreads Advice and News
01 Sep 2004
A new e-newsletter for manufacturers, called Innovation Network, is a free service launched this month by the business improvement team at EEF South, the regional manufacturers' organisation. It is designed to keep manufacturing and engineering businesses in the South East up to speed with the latest industry intelligence every month.
All About Sheet Metal
01 Sep 2004
'Technology transfer for sheet metal working' is the theme for EuroBLECH 2004, the industry's global exhibition to be held in Hanover 26 - 30 October.
