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It seems that there are conflicting views at the moment regarding UK manufacturing. The CBI states that for many the outlook is pessimistic with higher costs making profitability difficult. However, an EEF report suggests that UK manufacturing is healthy and are well prepared to weather the current economic situation. See the stories below and send any comments you have on the state of UK manufacturing to the email address below.

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Products & Services

 Colouring sound level readings
Casella CEL has developed a colour-coded display system for sound level meters which simplifies their use and reduces the risk of misinterpreting data...

 Safe and easy de-dusting
Wavin has installed a safe and efficient method for personnel de-dusting at its factory in Durham. The blower powered ‘JetBlack’ from Air Control Industries...

 Compressed air leak management – the fastest route to energy savings
Losing just 1m3/minute through leaks equates to nearly £8000/year. Finding and fixing leaks is the obvious first step to saving energy and money says LeekSeek...

 Metric mounted bearings catalogue makes its debut
Dodge-brand metric mounted bearings are detailed in a new catalogue from Baldor. Its 380 pages are a reference work on one of the most comprehensive ranges of mounted bearings available...

 Compact vibration sensors for plant protection
A new range of vibration sensors has been launched by Hansford Sensors for monitoring levels of vibration on important rotating machinery used in production and process industries...

 Control & sensing products For process applications
Burkert’s new 466 page fluid control systems catalogue provides a wide range of innovative control and sensing solutions for processes such as water treatment, gas handling, hygienic processing, cooling systems, steam and microfluidics...

 Free Health and Safety advice for all at The Reebok Stadium
Further details of the free seminar series accompanying the Health and Safety 08 - North event at The Reebok Stadium, Bolton, on the 8th and 9th of October 2008 have been announced

 Mini access platforms
Edmolift has introduced its first low-level access platform. The Edmolift T-zip has been developed as a direct response to the Working at Height Regulations and can be used instead of ladders, steps and kick stools...
Poll

For the UK to succeed in global manufacturing do companies have to operate in specialised niche sectors?
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Last Month's Poll

Do you support the Government's drive towards renewable energy given the scale of action required and the £6bn annual costs to the UK economy?

Yes 40%
No 60%

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10 - 11 September 2008
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News

 UK manufacturing well prepared to weather economic storms
Large parts of UK manufacturing are outperforming the rest of the economy and are well prepared to weather the current economic situation according to a report published today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and business advisers BDO Stoy Hayward...

 Shaking up productivity
Tube manipulation experts HLP Tube Formers of Caerphilly has introduced finishing, deburring and drying equipment from PDJ Vibro improving throughput and product quality...

 Manufacturers in pessimistic mood as costs force up prices
Manufacturers have continued to raise the prices of their goods, in the face of the fiercest cost increases since 1980, a CBI survey shows.
The latest Industrial Trends survey, reveals that persistently high costs coupled with firms' expectations of slowing demand have led to a widespread drop in business confidence...

 Carbon Trust: Workshops announced
In response to growing business demand to take action on CO2 the Carbon Trust is rolling out a national series of carbon footprinting workshops for businesses of all sizes to act on CO2...

 A practical guide to help manufacturers make it in the UK
Close Asset Finance and the Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) have teamed up again to produce another guide of tips and checklists for UK manufacturers and related companies...

 The perfect drive
Featuring a hydrostatic drive, Jungheinrich’s new VFG range of IC trucks offers a host of user benefits...

 Risk management Action Pack now available to download
Risk assessment is the focus of the European campaign for Safety and Health at Work for 2008-09, you can now get involved by downloading your campaign pack...

 Spotlight on business: 10 years of improving the environment
Over the last 10 years environmental regulation has produced significant benefits for people and the environment and we will continue to work with business to build on these successes, says the Environment Agency...