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Manufacturing Barometer: Brexit – The Impact on Your Business

Economy, Manufacturing /

The Manufacturing Barometer is a quarterly survey, which maps confidence, trends and opinions within the manufacturing sector.   The findings, collated from opinions of senior decision makers are used to help lobby Government to support SME manufacturers, ensuring they have the necessary support to operate sustainable businesses and the opportunity to grow. Each quarter, the […]

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TDK Lambda Product News: Low Noise and Harsh Environment Power Supplies

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Low  acoustic  noise  modular  700  to  1200W  power supplies have BF ready isolation   Date: 20 June 2017 Ref: LA008720   TDK Corporation announces the introduction of 700 to 1200 Watt models to the QM series of modular AC-DC power supplies, featuring low acoustic noise and BF ready isolation. With both medical and industrial safety

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Petroc wins awards for ‘excellent’ teaching

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Higher Education staff at Petroc in Barnstaple have been recognised for the ‘excellent’ outcomes of students. Petroc has received a silver award for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) after students achieved ‘excellent’ outcomes. The award from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) saw a panel reviewing the college against its criteria. In its statement

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Firm salutes academy’s young entrepreneurs

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TDK Corporation has announced its support of Ilfracombe Academy’s Young Enterprise team, Having already attended two trade fairs, the school’s Wood On Waves team presented its Better Our Beaches vintage bodyboards at the regional Young Enterprise Final at the Met Office in Exeter, The competition involved teams running their own mini-business to develop a product

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Manufacturing Barometer Survey Q4 2016-17 RESULTS

Economy, Employment & Skills, Manufacturing /

Special Focus: Maximising your workforce efficiency to support Productivity and Growth  SWMAS, would like to thank those that took part in the latest Manufacturing Barometer Survey Q4 2016-17. Your input has allowed us to identify the confidence, trends and opinions from within the manufacturing industry and enable us to lobby local and national government to ensure you’re

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Manufacturing Success at the 20th Annual NDMA Awards

Education, Manufacturing, News /

Nearly 200 attendees from North Devon’s rich and varied manufacturing industry, along with many supporting services assembled at the Barnstaple Hotel on the evening of Thursday 18th May. Chairman Phil Scotcher welcomed and started proceedings for the 20th  NDMA Annual Awards Ceremony. After a beautifully served meal of roast Devon lamb and a trio of

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Exelin: Manufacturing Barometer paints a picture of SME growth, yet a disconnect with UK Industrial Strategy

Economy, Manufacturing /

Small to medium sized manufacturers in the UK have remained resilient in the face of ‘Brexit’ uncertainty, with 57% of firms recording an increase in sales during the last six months. The National Manufacturing Barometer, conducted by SWMAS in partnership with Economic Growth Solutions (EGS), also found strong optimism for growth, with two thirds expecting sales

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A fresh chapter in the Dymond Engineering story as the company continues to evolve

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Colin Dymond, founder of Barnstable based Dymond Engineering retired recently after 36 years with the company and so it enters an exciting new phase in its development. Colin started out by providing a precision metal fabrication service to shop fitters and retail designers.  Dymond Shop Fittings is still a leading supplier to this industry but the company

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SWMAS Q3 2016-17 Manufacturing Barometer Results

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Manufacturing Barometer: Senior decision makers within small and medium sized manufacturers have shared their views on UK Industrial Strategy and whether the UK is doing enough to build its reputation as a stable and predictable business environment. SWMAS, would like to thank those that took part in the latest Manufacturing Barometer Survey Q3 2016-17. Your input has

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