Wayne Bishop surveys the factory floor at Painter Brothers in Hereford, highlighting the advanced machinery powering its operations. Here, a CNC machine processes L-beams while a plasma cutter slices robust
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The Dutch government’s intervention in chip manufacturer Nexperia has triggered mounting tensions between its European headquarters and its Chinese subsidiary, raising alarms over potential production stoppages in the automotive sector.
Great Wall Motor, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively searching for a site to construct one of Europe’s largest car factories. Spain and Hungary are under consideration alongside
Great Wall Motor, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively searching for a site to construct one of Europe’s largest car factories. Spain and Hungary are under consideration alongside
The Dutch government is poised to surrender its control over microchip manufacturer Nexperia, potentially resolving a sweeping parts shortage that has threatened automotive production across Europe and Asia. Sources familiar
Dynex Semiconductor, a cornerstone of the British microchip sector based in Lincoln, has ceased production of its high-voltage semiconductors. Company filings reveal this strategic manoeuvre, which deepens Chinese influence over
The UK economy may be poised for a positive shift as fresh economic data indicate a resurgence in both growth and confidence. Experts suggest that the climate is improving after
Ford chief executive Jim Farley was left astounded following a recent tour of Chinese factories where technical innovation is at the heart of modern car production. Chinese vehicle manufacturing now
The European steel industry is sounding the alarm once more as the United States government widens the application of punitive import tariffs under the Trump administration. With the current rate
The UK steel industry faces a grave threat as the European Union considers drastic changes to its import regime, which could deal a devastating blow to British manufacturers. Officials in
GSK, one of Britain’s foremost pharmaceutical giants, has announced an ambitious plan to invest $30 billion in the United States over the coming five years. This investment will bolster research
Wedgwood, the esteemed British fine china manufacturer with a heritage stretching back to 1759, has temporarily suspended production at its Barlaston factory in Staffordshire. The hiatus, attributed to declining demand
Jaguar Land Rover JLR is engaged in urgent discussions with Government officials regarding a potential taxpayer-supported rescue plan for hundreds of its suppliers, following a recent cyber attack that has
Lego has achieved a remarkable milestone, posting record sales for the first half of the year as it expanded its range with an impressive 314 new sets and saw growth
AstraZeneca has announced an ambitious plan to invest £50 billion in the United States by the end of the decade. This significant move is expected to bolster the company’s manufacturing
Lord Rothschild’s cable manufacturing enterprise Volex has reported a remarkable 25% increase in profits, driven by soaring demand for its electric vehicle chargers. The company’s financial performance exceeded management’s previous
