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

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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.

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

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

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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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UK CV production hits July eight year high

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1 Growth was driven primarily by easing supply chain challenges and an ongoing rise in export demand, which swelled by 18.9% on the same period in 2022, with 67,528 units produced so far, continuing the sector’s best year for output since 2011. on pre-pandemic levels. to reach 5,392 units. of all July output sent overseas.

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Rising car and CV output delivers hope for 2023

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to 80,091 units in November, while CV output grew by 42.9%, with 11,343 units rolling off British factory lines, marking the highest total output for the month since 2011. Car production rose 5.7% So we approach 2023 with cautious optimism. So I hope you all get to enjoy the Christmas period, as there will be no time to waste in 2023.

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

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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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How Rising Demand is Changing Electric Car Manufacturing

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Share By any measure of today’s automotive landscape, demand for electric vehicles is on the rise — an increase that is poised to continue as the technology underlying EVs becomes more accessible, accepted and affordable. In addition to new manufacturing processes, the supply chain and materials required has changed as well.