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Manufacturing News – Early July 2022

UK manufacturing loses more steam in June. British manufacturing lost more momentum in June than first estimated as new orders contracted at the fastest rate in two years, according to a survey that adds to signs of a stalling economy. https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/uk-manufacturing-loses-more-steam-june-pmi-2022-07-01/ ______________________ Britain’s manufacturers are leading the charge towards net zero and decarbonising their businesses as the sector moves to slash greenhouse gas emissions, cut energy use and switch to renewable and sustainable energy sources. Manufacturers have moved the decarbonisation of their businesses up the priority ...

Aerospace News – Early July 2022

Plane maker Airbus has confirmed the signature of orders with Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines for a total of 292 A320 family aircraft. It says it demonstrates the positive recovery momentum and prosperous outlook for the Chinese aviation market. The latest orders mean an increased workload for the manufacturer’s wing-making plant at Broughton, near Chester, which employs around 4,500 staff, with plans to take on up to 550 more staff since the easing of pandemic travel restrictions. https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2100016-airbus-in-chinese-deal-for-hundreds-of-new-aircraft?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NorthWest_4th_Jul_2022_Daily

Automotive News – Early July 2022

UK automotive manufacturing carbon footprint falls to lowest ever level UK Automotive’s production carbon footprint shrinks to lowest level on record, as CO2 emissions fall -11.2% in 2021. Industry greener and cleaner with less energy use and more sustainable energy sourcing. Waste to landfill per vehicle falls to lowest ever level – down -96.2% on 1999. The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began, according ...

Nuclear News – Early June 2022

Rolls-Royce Submarines has revealed that the iHub, on Derby’s Infinity Park, will be the home of its new nuclear training academy. The engineering giant, which powers the UK’s underwater defence, announced last month that the dedicated Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby will launch along with 200 new nuclear apprenticeships in September 2022. Now it has announced that it will be based at the iHub, which is owned by Derby City Council and managed by Connect Derby. The academy will be run in partnership with ...

Power Generation News – Early June 2022

British Steel is conducting a major study into the use of green hydrogen in the company’s drive to decarbonise its operations and manufacture net zero steel. The steelmaker, which is collaborating with EDF UK, UCL (University College London) and the Materials Processing Institute, has pledged to deliver net-zero steel by 2050 and significantly reduce its CO2 intensity by 2030 and 2035. To support its ambitious plans, it has secured funding from the UK Government for a feasibility study into switching from natural gas ...

Manufacturing News – Early June 2022

UK manufacturing growth slows as output, new orders and employment rise at weaker rates. Growth in the UK manufacturing sector eased during May, as rates of expansion in output, new orders and employment all decelerated. The slowdown was driven by weaker growth of domestic demand, lower intakes of new export work and ongoing disruption caused by stretched supply chains, rising cost pressures and the war in Ukraine. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global / CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) posted 54.6 in ...

Aerospace News – Early June 2022

The construction of ten environmentally friendly airships will create about 1,800 jobs in South Yorkshire. HAV (Hybrid Air Vehicles), a small Bedford-based company, said it signed a deal with a Spanish airline for 10 helium-filled Airlander 10 airships, which can carry 100 passengers. A new green aerospace manufacturing cluster will produce the aircraft, which will have a CO2 footprint a tenth of that of jet planes, according to the manufacturer. Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK's business secretary, said the commissioning of the Airlander showed the ...

Automotive News – Early June 2022

New van registrations fall for fifth consecutive month as supply squeeze continues. New light commercial vehicle registrations fall to 22,000, down -25.1% on last year’s record-breaking May. 39,209 fewer vans registered year-to-date as shortages of key components continue to restrict production. Electric van registrations up 62.7% to 6,085 units in first five months of 2022. UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations recorded their fifth consecutive month of decline in May, falling -25.1% to 22,000 units, according to the latest figures from the ...

Steel News – Late May 2022

A £1 million investment in a state-of-the art laser measurement system has been made by British Steel. Forming part of a suite of patented technologies currently being developed, it will provide millions of dimensional readings on every bar rolled, ensuring products are made to world-leading tolerances. It has been introduced at the Special Profiles business at the Skinningrove mill, where products are used in a wide range of demanding applications, including track shoes, forklift masts and cutting-edge profiles. https://www.business-live.co.uk/manufacturing/1m-state-art-laser-measurement-24000608

Defence News – Late May 2022

The United Kingdom and Japan will collaborate on the development of the F-X fighter, which is due to replace the F-2 currently being flown by the Japan Air Self-Defence Force. According to local media Sankei, British aerospace manufacturer BAE Systems will help Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which is leading the program. This partnership follows a previous announcement, according to which Rolls- Royce was to assist IHI Corporation with developing the XF9 engine to power the F-X. https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/31024-uk-to-help-japan-f-x-fighter ------------ Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has welcomed the launch of ...