Green funding boost for rural businesses17 March 2010East Herts Council is offering a helping hand to businesses in rural East Herts, Uttlesford and North Herts after securing more than £3m to help them reduce their carbon footprint.
Trading conditions remain tough but 2010 heralds hope for businesses17 March 2010A report published by Insight East today shows that businesses in the East of the England are continuing to trade in tough conditions but over three quarters believe the economic climate will remain the same or improve in 2010.
Manufacturers increasing investment in environment strategies17 March 2010Greater commitment to resource efficiency though concerns remain at lack of use of eco-design
Colworth Science Park lays foundations for new enterprise hub in Bedfordshire17 March 2010Construction work is underway on The Exchange - Bedfordshire's new enterprise hub at Colworth Science Park.
Free 'Health for Work Advice line' for Norfolk and Suffolk small businesses17 March 2010Small businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk now have free access to professional occupational health advice to help with individual employee health issues following the launch of a new advice line.
Manufacturing support mapped out in the East of England01 March 2010Newly expanded manufacturing station on The Business Map points the way during EEF's National Manufacturing Week (1-5 March).
Further signs that credit conditions have stabilised24 February 2010Following a sustained period of turbulence in financial markets industry is starting to see credit conditions stabilise according to a survey released today by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation.
Final call to celebrate Manufacturing Excellence 201024 February 2010MX is building a better future for UK business. If it's made well - make something of it! Firms across the country have a final chance to enter the UK's most prestigious business awards scheme.
17,000 East of England manufacturing companies set to benefit from £1 billion RBS fund24 February 2010£1 billion fund being dedicated to UK manufacturing businesses as well as competitive fixed rate loans to stimulate investment for growth as sector looks to recover.
Group Lotus Group Lotus employs almost 1,000 people around the world and is working with The National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (the Skills Academy) to further improve the skills of its workforce employed at its Hethel Plant in Norfolk.
Perfect sense for Michell Instruments Ltd MAS-East was asked to help Michell Instruments Ltd meet increasing demand by improving their productivity. The team was targeted to increase productivity of a high volume sensor product by 30 per cent.
Farécla products will go on shining Farécla requested MAS assistance to improve productivity through reduction of changeovers and improved operation of the production cycle.
Sweet savings for Billingtons Sugar supplier saves £800,000 with some hands-on support from MAS East.
Foster Refrigerator This innovative industry leader has launched an advanced range of 'green' refrigeration products that reduce carbon emissions and are 50 per cent cheaper to run than any of its competitors' products.
Awards for Innovation - Eschmann Holdings Ltd Team work and new working practices allowed this specialist healthcare manufacturer to deliver its biggest ever order - 300 operating tables to Iraq.
Framptons Ltd In its bid to become the most carbon efficient company in its sector, Framptons has halved its carbon footprint, reduced waste-to-landfill by 80 per cent and saved over one million kWh of energy - all in only two years.
Anton Barrick Apprentice, Anton, was invited by his employer, Perkins Engines, to join an elite team working in its newly built crank line facility in Peterborough - one of the company's biggest manufacturing investments in the UK.
Green funding boost for rural businesses 17 March 2010 East Herts Council is offering a helping hand to businesses in rural East Herts, Uttlesford and North Herts after securing more than £3m to help them reduce their carbon footprint.
Trading conditions remain tough but 2010 heralds hope for businesses 17 March 2010 A report published by Insight East today shows that businesses in the East of the England are continuing to trade in tough conditions but over three quarters believe the economic climate will remain the same or improve in 2010.
Manufacturers increasing investment in environment strategies 17 March 2010 Greater commitment to resource efficiency though concerns remain at lack of use of eco-design
Colworth Science Park lays foundations for new enterprise hub in Bedfordshire 17 March 2010 Construction work is underway on The Exchange - Bedfordshire's new enterprise hub at Colworth Science Park.
Free 'Health for Work Advice line' for Norfolk and Suffolk small businesses 17 March 2010 Small businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk now have free access to professional occupational health advice to help with individual employee health issues following the launch of a new advice line.