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Toolmakers' Week in China Widens Understanding of Opportunities in World Markets
01 Nov 2005
Currently China is a net importer of mould and die products, but the trade gap is closing. It has been suggested that OEMs and Tier 1 companies will soon purchase over 60% of their moulds and dies from East Asia; leaving the USA and Europe to compete for the remainder. Last month, a GTMA Trade Mission, supported by UK Trade & Investment funding, spent a week in China to gain some real knowledge of the opportunities offered by world markets.
Improved Website Extends Reach of MAS
01 Nov 2005
The DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) website has been upgraded to provide improved access to the regional MAS support available across a wide range of manufacturing disciplines.
Historic Apprentice Scheme is Vital to Industry
01 Nov 2005
At the 22nd Whitworth Scholarship Awards earlier this month, Skills Minister, Phil Hope, said the historic scheme is a "huge boost" for the engineering industry.
Making Work Fun Leads to Greater Productivity
01 Nov 2005
At this time of year, many companies are planning away days, workshops and team-building sessions. Such events should be designed to entertain as well as inform, and to amuse as well as inspire.
