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UK CV production grows 16.0% in best first half since 2011

SMMT

Best first half to a year since 2011 as CV output increases 16.0% 11,748 units were produced in June, up 23.0%, and it also marks the best first half year for UK van production since 2011, as supply chain constraints continue to ease. in best first half since 2011 appeared first on SMMT. to 58,675 units. to 20,872 units.

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British CV production dips in September

SMMT

11,352 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolled out of factory gates, with the fall set against a particularly strong September last year, which was the best since 2011. of all exports headed into the EU, reinforcing the need for tariff free automotive trade across the Channel. up on 2019’s pre-Covid 7,363 units.

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UK auto sector puts apprentices in the driving seat amid huge investment in workforce for the future

SMMT

UK Automotive launches new driving lesson fund, Drive to Thrive, supporting apprentices to gain the life-changing advantage of car mobility. Scheme will help fresh automotive talent develop as employers deliver new skills and jobs at all levels – with 14,000 roles created or expected thanks to huge net zero investments.

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UK CV production hits July eight year high

SMMT

on the same period in 2022, with 67,528 units produced so far, continuing the sector’s best year for output since 2011. To secure ongoing success, Britain urgently needs a green automotive transformation strategy that shores up skills, delivers cheaper energy and attracts investment.

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Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges

SMMT

Industry urges government to get behind £67 billion automotive sector and pitch positively to the world to win green growth, jobs and prosperity. Sector sets out Green Automotive Transformation Strategy in response to global competition for EV production.

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Martinrea International Inc. appoints new President

Canadian Manufacturing

a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, announced that Fred Di Tosto has been appointed President of the Company. Mr. Di Tosto, 48, has been an officer of Martinrea since 2010, and CFO since 2011.

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Quantum Storage Systems/M&M Plastics Continues Updating Aging Fleet of Molding Machines, Orders 11 New LS Mtron IMM’s

Plastics News

Quantum/M&M maintains an extensive customer base that includes major catalog organizations, material handling and distribution groups, consumer stores and outlets, window and door manufacturers, automotive, heating and air conditioning manufacturers, food service and medical supply, US Government, aerospace assembly and many others.

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