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Manufacturing Hits The Buffers As Tax And Cost Increases Bite
Britain’s manufacturers have hit the buffers as a wave of increasing employment taxes and wider business costs bite hard, as well as...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Mar 173 min read


His Majesty The King Gets Glimpse Of The Future At JCB Celebration
His Majesty The King was given a glimpse into the future of JCB hydrogen power as he toured the company’s World Headquarters as part of...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 243 min read


Leading Spring Manufacturer Achieves Incredible 100th Patent Milestone
Leading British spring manufacturer and components supplier to the mattress and furniture industry, Spinks, has achieved a major...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 242 min read


The UK’s Only Fully Electric Black Cab
Cab Direct, part of Allied Vehicles Group, Europe’s largest accessible vehicle specialist, is proud to unveil the Ford MAXiCab, the UK’s...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 193 min read


JCB Launches 403E Electric Ultra Compact Loader
A new version of JCB's 403E ultra-compact electric loader keeps the operator warm and snug as it eliminates at-source emissions and...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 103 min read


New Partner For Luxury Yorkshire Bed Brand
Yorkshire-based wool bedding brand, Floks, has partnered with fellow luxury Yorkshire bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, to create a premium...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 102 min read


Major Backhoe Milestone For JCB
JCB celebrated a major machine milestone with the production of its one millionth backhoe loader. The first JCB backhoe rolled off the...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 43 min read


Significant 'Cutting' Edge Investment For Nottinghamshire Family Firm
A Nottingham-based packaging giant has bolstered its current machinery fleet by investing in a £1.4m die-cutter. The Bobst Expertcut 106...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 162 min read


Minister's Insight Into The JCB Machine Fixing Britain's Roads
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP dropped into JCB on National Pothole Day – to see close up a machine which is helping fix...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 152 min read


Manufacturing Leader Appointed Deputy Lieutenant Of West Yorkshire
Managing Director of AW Hainsworth, Amanda McLaren, has been recruited to the position of Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire by the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 152 min read


Industrial Strategy Is A Game Changer For British Manufacturers
Britain’s manufacturers believe the introduction of an industrial strategy will be a game changer for increasing investment and boosting...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 134 min read


JCB's Hydrogen Engine Approved For Use
JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 102 min read


Harrison Spinks Chairman Awarded OBE
Simon Spinks, Chairman of Leeds-based luxury mattress and bed manufacturer Harrison Spinks has been awarded an OBE in this year’s list in...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Manufacturers’ Confidence Slumps As Costs Rocket
Business confidence among Britain’s manufacturers has dipped at the sharpest rate since the pandemic due to rocketing costs according to...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 16, 20243 min read


New Licencing Agreement For Harrison Spinks
UK-based Spinks, a leading supplier of high-quality, innovative pocket springs and components to the mattress and furniture industry, has...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Latest Research Shows Manufacturers Set To Increase Investment In AI
Britain’s manufacturers are set to step up their level of investment in AI in the next twelve months, according to a Make UK report...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Fourth Month Of Fastest Growth In Food & Drink Manufacturing
The latest Lloyds UK Sector Tracker reveals that in October, food and drink manufacturers recorded the fastest output growth of all...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Hypnos Marks 120 Years Of British Bedmaking
Hypnos has been at the heart of British handcrafted bedmaking since 1904 and so The Bed Show saw celebrations to mark its 120th year,...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits Yorkshire Farm & Factory
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look to at how luxury British-made beds go from farm to...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Magic Million As JCB Engine Production Milestone Marked
JCB has marked a major manufacturing milestone with the production of its one millionth engine. Production started in 2004 at JCB Power...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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