Bridgestone’s commitment to its retread tyre offering has been underlined with a multi-million-pound upgrade of its range, which will further expand its manufacturing processes and lead to more ‘hot’ products being produced than ever before from its Lincolnshire factory. Under the new ‘Bandag Hotread’ name, Bridgestone’s retread solutions will become some of the most advanced… Continue reading Investment underlines Bridgestone’s commitment to be sustainable solutions leader
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UK car production motors through April as exports surge
British car manufacturing made further gains in April, with output increasing for the third month in a row. This is according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 66,527 cars rolled out of factory gates, 5,973 more than in April last year as global supply chain shortages, most notably… Continue reading UK car production motors through April as exports surge
Gestamp and In-Comm launch new training centre
Automotive supplier, Gestamp, has joined forces with In-Comm Training to boost its learning and development offer and support employee retention. Gestamp, which manufactures metal components for use in car body structures, has invested in a dedicated training centre at its plant in Four Ashes in Wolverhampton. The six classrooms are being used to deliver Lean… Continue reading Gestamp and In-Comm launch new training centre
Driving the growth of electric trucks
Due to issues around cost and range anxiety, electric trucks have thus far lagged behind the electric car revolution which is continuing at pace in the UK. However, the technology is catching up and The Manufacturer recently spoke to a company in the fast-lane of EV truck growth. The rapid rise of electric cars in… Continue reading Driving the growth of electric trucks
Strong as an OX – rolling out electric trucks in the developing world
In large swathes of the developing world, the current transport solutions that exist are widely inefficient and expensive, resulting in issues such as increased goods cost, wasted produce and inequitable trade. Because new trucks are too expensive, Africa, for example, imports end-of-life trucks from other markets which are notoriously unreliable due to the rough terrain… Continue reading Strong as an OX – rolling out electric trucks in the developing world
Digital transformation needs digital skills
At Smart Factory Expo 2022, Rashitha Jayasekara, Chief of Digital Manufacturing, Rolls-Royce, explained how the company is using data within its manufacturing processes and why the government is assisting with funding. Within manufacturing, there is a huge opportunity to leverage data to tackle inefficiencies, including the burgeoning skills gap, identify cost savings and drive digital… Continue reading Digital transformation needs digital skills
UK car production stable in January as EV output charges ahead
UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just -0.3% to 68,575 units, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The loss, equivalent to just 215 fewer cars, was driven chiefly by structural changes, reflecting a move from car to… Continue reading UK car production stable in January as EV output charges ahead
Automotive parts manufacturer upcycles waste into sustainable art
A family-owned West Midlands automotive manufacturer is transforming unused parts into sculptures, thanks to a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank. Birchills Automotive has been trading in Walsall for 130 years, manufacturing exhaust systems for the car and motorcycle industry. The business also uses computer aided design and 3D printing to produce working models that… Continue reading Automotive parts manufacturer upcycles waste into sustainable art
Can automotive manufacturers leverage real-time location systems and RFID applications?
When it comes to implementing new operational technology and information technology systems, I know the automotive industry has been a bit more conservative despite the complexity of processes required to meet customer demands. Any change can have end-to-end effects, and it may require involvement from partners both upstream and downstream – at least to be… Continue reading Can automotive manufacturers leverage real-time location systems and RFID applications?
Britishvolt collapses into administration: where does this leave the UK’s hopes of a green industrial revolution?
Britishvolt, a battery technology startup that was planning to build the UK’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Northumberland, has announced that it is has gone into administration, resulting in the majority of the company’s staff being made redundant. The Britishvolt news is a disappointment for the UK’s hopes to strengthen its electric vehicle… Continue reading Britishvolt collapses into administration: where does this leave the UK’s hopes of a green industrial revolution?