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SMMT’s Meet the Buyer returns to Automechanika Birmingham with new Automotive Supply Chain Forum

SMMT

Essential networking event to form part of new Automotive Supply Chain Forum at Automechanika Birmingham. Automotive supply chain sector adds £4.2 SMMT’s Meet the Buyer has been critical in creating new supply chain relationships. billion value to UK economy. billion in revenue and adding value of £4.2

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Polytron Awarded 2024 System Integrator of the Year

Polytron

Richard Phillips, director of smart manufacturing, Ron Rich, CEO, Rande Allen, VP, sales, Damien Stahl, VP operations. Polytron shares some thoughts on trends seen in current and future manufacturing. The technologies optimize inventory, enhance demand forecasting and improve overall supply chain resilience. “It

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Wodonga packaging company open for business

Manufacturer's Monthly

Paper and packaging company Opal has opened the doors to its new manufacturing facility in Wodonga, backing hundreds of jobs with support from the Victorian Government. The new manufacturing facility was designed with sustainability at its centre – it is powered using solar and rainwater harvesting. billion in exports.

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UK automotive manufacturing carbon footprint falls to lowest ever level

SMMT

in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began, according to new research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In addition, since 2015 the industry has ensured that 95% of a vehicle by weight goes through a takeback network to be re-used, recycled or recovered.

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UK CV production hits July eight year high

SMMT

8,853 units produced in best July since 2015, while year to date output soars 68.0% 2023 UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew 9.3% in July to reach 8,853 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Commercial vehicle output rises 9.3%

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Aussie companies collaborate to build new diagnostic tech to boost local manufacturing

AU Manufacturing

According to research foundation DMTC, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed a hole in the manufacturing of diagnostic tests by sovereign nations. The instruments will be manufactured in Axxin’s Melbourne facility accredited for manufacture of regulated IVD medical devices,” Hopper noted.

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Cargojet announces successful recertification of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Accreditation

Canadian Manufacturing

announced the successful recertification of its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Accreditation. MISSISSAUGA — Cargojet Inc. Cargojet says they are the only air cargo carrier in Canada with this accreditation.

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