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Manufacturing Week
Tuesday 15 February 2022

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Sky’s the limit for sector agnostic robotics firm

The managing director of CNC Robotics has spoken to Insider about how the manufacturer can operate across a variety of industries after initially starting out to create artistic products.
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Business Matters: Digitalisation is revolutionising manufacturing

Kevin Smith, lead industrial digital technology adviser at Made Smarter, looks at why digital transformation is key to manufacturing growth.
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Manufacturing

Multimillion-pound science innovation and research centre unveiled

Multimillion-pound plans for a science innovation and research centre on the Isle of Man have been revealed, creating new jobs.
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CMA launches probe into door and window manufacturer acquisition

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the acquisition of a 560-strong designer, manufacturer and distributor of door and window hardware.
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Made in Greater Manchester: From Graphene to recycled packaging to robotics

Greater Manchester is re-emerging as a world-class centre for advanced manufacturing and Insider's next event in the area shines a spotlight on some of the developments that will be key to the sector.
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Apprenticeship programme boosts engineering careers

A degree apprenticeship programme from Siemens Digital Industries has helped the careers of 60 engineers.
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Deals

Software firm snapped up

A Manchester business, whose software helps some of the UK's biggest companies plan their employee's shift patterns, has been acquired by a fast-growing company. 
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New owner as pub with rooms group eyes further growth

A pubs with rooms operator which has a 31-strong estate has been acquired by a new company, backed by The Harris Family Trusts together with Kings Park Capital.  
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Pet food maker secures funding for acquisitions

A pet food manufacturer has secured financing to support its acquisition strategy.
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Ask the expert: Do we need to call time on the IT department?

Dan Kitchen, chef executive of razorblue, says some of the most successful companies don't have IT departments, but instead place IT skills wherever they are needed within the business. This shift is both significant and necessary.
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Business

Revenues set to rise at Frenkel Topping

Revenues are expected to rise at Salford-headquartered specialist financial services firm Frenkel Topping, with the company reporting a "solid pipeline" of new business opportunities.
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Verastar signs multimillion-pound digital transformation deal

Sale-headquartered multi-service provider Verastar Group has signed a digital transformation deal to drive greater innovation and collaboration, underpinning its continued growth.
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Strong start to 2022 for Peppermint Soda

Cheshire-based Peppermint Soda has started the year with a double client win and a fresh recruitment drive.
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Firm appoints new digital partner

A building and construction services company has appointed a Manchester-based full-service agency as its new digital partner.
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Culture department to expand offices across the UK

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is expanding its presence across the UK with a number of new offices, accommodating hundreds of staff.
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Ask the expert: Working 9 to 5?

Lucy Flynn from Beyond Corporate Law looks at issues explored by a government consultation on broadening flexible working rights for employees.
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Property

Hulton Park down to last two potential venues for Ryder Cup

Hulton Park in Bolton, which is the subject of major restoration and redevelopment plans, is down to the last two potential venues with a chance of hosting the Ryder Cup in 2031 or 2035.
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New Aldi store set to be thrown out

Plans to demolish a Pizza Hut and former Carphone Warehouse in Tameside to make way for a new Aldi store have suffered a setback.
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New HQ project completes

A Warrington-based interior design and fit-out business has completed a new headquarters for a global sports betting and entertainment business.
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Contractor for £8.1m expansion

A contractor has secured an £8.1m project to deliver a 15,000 sq ft extension at a Rochdale college.
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Government outlines plans to protect leaseholders from cladding costs

The Government has outlined new measures which will force industry to pay to remove defective cladding, and protect leaseholders from having to cover the costs.
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Ask the expert: R&D tax reform - are you ready for the change?

Sophie Huddleston, tax director at Azets in the North West, says investment in research and development is more important than ever to North West businesses as they recover from the pandemic.
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Member Exclusive News

Dozens of homes set to advance

Revised plans to build almost 60 homes in Lancaster are due to be approved.
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Three-storey flats building tipped for Lancaster

A three-storey building containing more than 40 apartments could soon be constructed in Lancaster, with plans recommended for approval.
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