Tag Archives: MAKE UK

RS demonstrates commitment to innovation in British manufacturing with Make UK membership

RS Components, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, has joined a community that works to champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, by becoming a member of national organisation Make UK. The membership will enable RS to further its involvement …

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Celebrating female manufacturing leaders for IWD

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Birmingham-based manufacturing and engineering apprenticeships provider Make UK hosted an afternoon tea for over 100 women. At the event on March 8, local female leaders and current apprentices shared experiences, networked and celebrated their successes in the manufacturing industry, which remains a male-dominated sector. In …

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Don’t overlook apprenticeships, Make UK urges GCSE and A-Level students

As thousands of young people across the country receive their A-level and GCSE results this week, Make UK has highlighted the growing demand for apprentices from the region’s engineering and manufacturing sector. Research from Make UK shows that while fewer than half (47%) of UK manufacturers took on an apprentice …

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Manufacturing & Engineering Week launches at the NEC, June 2022

A celebration of the best in UK manufacturing and engineering excellence and innovation launches at the NEC June 2022, and includes the launch of three sector specific events; Design Engineering Expo, Engineering Expo and Manufacturing Expo. In a first for the sector, Nineteen Events are working closely with MAKE UK, …

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Government backs Make UK move to kickstart next generation of talent

The Government has given its backing to efforts by Make UK to help the next generation of talent by boosting take up of the Kickstart scheme by manufacturing employers. Make UK has made strenuous efforts over the last year to help hundreds young people affected by the pandemic, and is …

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Digital technologies essential for UK manufacturing to power international competitiveness but SMEs still lagging behind

British manufacturing companies have taken significant steps in adopting digital technologies with some 80% confident that Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) will be a reality in their businesses by 2025, according to new research, ‘Bouncing Back Smarter: Innovation Monitor 2020’, published today by Make UK – the manufacturers’ organisation –  and Infor. The …

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Relayr and MAKE UK a force for the future

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specialist relayr has entered into a strategic partnership with trade association MAKE UK, champions of the UK manufacturing industry. The partnership will focus on how the implementation of IIoT pay-per-use models can transform the UK manufacturing industry, future-proofing businesses and empowering them to embrace industry …

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Make UK partners with Next Gen Makers to inspire young engineers

Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, has partnered with Next Gen Makers in order to help manufacturers to attract, recruit and inspire more young engineers, into the sector. The move will see Make UK become the headline sponsor of the Birmingham region of the Next Gen Makers Engineering Careers Prospectus 2020, …

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Industry grinds to a standstill in the face of economic and political storm – Make UK/BDO survey

Britain’s manufacturers have ended the year at a standstill as the toll of ongoing political uncertainty and downturn in major global markets shows little sign of ending anytime soon, according to a major survey released by Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation and business advisory firm BDO. The survey also shows …

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Meet the experts at Sensors & Instrumentation Live

As well as finding the instrumentation you need, Sensors & Instrumentation Live offers a prime opportunity to grow your business in the new Enterprise Hub. Representatives from key engineering institutions and organisations will give a series of invaluable presentations, giving you an insight into topics including funding, training, apprenticeships, business …

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