Category: Manufacturing

Nick Clegg in Bristol: Deputy PM praises Bristol’s manufacturing strength

Nick Clegg

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg this morning praised Bristol for its advanced manufacturing and said the city was playing a key role in the future of the sector in Britain

Brighter outlook for region’s manufacturers

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More than a third of the region’s manufacturing firms expect to increase staff numbers in the next six months, a new survey has reported

Cable to host manufacturing summit in Bristol

Vince Cable

A manufacturing summit, hosted by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Business Minister Mark Prisk, is to be held at Bristol and Bath Science Park on February 23

Encouraging signs for manufacturers among uncertainty, says BDO

Jim Brown

Government initiatives to promote innovation and exports to emerging markets coupled with growth sectors like the automotive industry provide real opportunities for West manufacturers

£112m Imperial Tobacco fine is stubbed out

Imperial Tobacco

Imperial Tobacco has welcomed the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s decision to quash a £112.3m fine imposed by the Office of Fair Trading

Jobs boost for Airbus on strong orders for its A350 airliner

Airbus

The plane, which will use lightweight composite wings designed and part-built in Bristol, was due to come into service in 2013 but has been delayed to the first half of 2014

Imperial Tobacco bid rumour – a case of smoke without fire?

Imperial Tobacco

Bid rumours are once again swirling around Bristol-based Imperial Tobacco – this time suggesting it could be in line for a break-up approach