The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has today launched an offer to acquire Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited (SFIL), allowing HM Government to refinance the company and secure the supply of components for the MOD’s critical existing and future UK
Read MoreInnovate UK welcomes the Government’s Innovation Strategy, launched by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, which Innovate UK has played a key role in helping to shape. The Strategy sets out long term plans to cement the UK’s
Read MoreEuropean construction output in May approached a new record level, according to Eurostat figures. The monthly index for production in the construction sector, issued since the beginning of 2015, reached in May a level of 113.2 for the EU27 and 111.7 for the
Read MoreAsian stainless cold-rolled coil prices rose in the week to July 16, in line with strong raw material prices and a spike seen in the Chinese domestic market due to production reduction expectations. S&P Global Platts assessed 304 grade 2 mm 2B stainless
Read MoreEuropean stainless steel cold and hot rolled coil, sheet and tube prices are increasing again this month due to persistent shortages, market participants tell Kallanish. European mills are quoting CRC for January and February 2022 delivery at
Read MoreConstruction output is forecast to rise by 13.7% and a further 6.3% in 2022, despite materials shortages and price rises. That’s according to the Construction Products Association (CPA), which has published its latest summer forecast for the industry. The
Read MoreBY TIM CLARK Construction firms in the UK and overseas will be eyeing up a move for Cleveland Bridge, according to market analysts. Keltbray, JRL Group, Morrisroe or even a Chinese construction firm could be lined up as prospective buyer for the troubled
Read MoreAccording to union sources, four companies have been shortlisted for the purchase of Italian stainless steel producer Acciai Speciali Terni (AST), which is part of thyssenkrupp. Italian steelmaker Arvedi and re-roller Marcegaglia are visiting the facility in
Read MoreSince sending out this notice we have been contacted many times by concerned importers who realise there have a lot of imports that were delivered undeclared! In some cases this is going back to January. Due to government relaxations a lot of importers faced
Read MorePosted on 19 Jul 2021 by The Manufacturer The law of unintended consequences comes into play when a simple solution is actioned to resolve a complex challenge. In the drive to be productive by reducing costs, might we be missing an opportunity to add value
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