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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sweet savings for Billingtons
Sugar supplier saves £800,000 with some hands-on support from MAS East.

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.

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.