Preston is set to benefit from dozens of new manufacturing jobs thanks to Made Smarter’s pioneering technology adoption programme. Launched to help businesses digitalise, decarbonise and drive growth, the government-funded and […]
1 year ago New jobs promised across Lancashire as Preston ammunition firm boosts output using roboticsAn ammunition firm has credited robotics for an increase in productivity at its premises in Preston. With the support of Made Smarter, Empire Cartridges has invested in a six-axis cobot […]
3 years ago Reshoring could give Preston a much needed manufacturing boostThe coronavirus pandemic could offer Preston a chance to enhance its global manufacturing credentials if it is able to accelerate the use of digital technologies. Andrew Feeke, a partner at […]
4 years ago Survey reveals slower growth for Lancashire’s manufacturing and service firmsFirms in Lancashire have experienced a slower growth according to revelations in the Quarterly Economic Survey from Lancashire’s Chamber of Commerce. The manufacturing and services firms were highlighted in the […]
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