Category : Manufacturing


Steel Firm Boss Slams Politicians as Profits Rise

Sir Andrew Cook, chairman of William Cook Group, has launched a scathing attack on UK politicians over energy policy, despite his steel castings firm reporting rising turnover and profits in 2025, driven by defense and rail sectors.

AI Threatens Price Comparison Industry in Wales

New research reveals AI tools are disrupting traditional financial search models, putting up to 50% of website traffic at risk for comparison sites like Moneysupermarket and GoCompare.

Budweiser Axes Via Roma Beer as Pub Profits Plummet

Budweiser Brewing Group confirms discontinuation of Via Roma premium lager, inspired by Italian brewing traditions. This comes as new data reveals UK wet-led pubs may retain only 3p profit per £1 spent, with rising costs threatening industry viability.

iPac Secures £4.75M Investment for Eco Packaging

Gateshead-based food packaging firm iPac has secured a £4.75 million investment from Maven Capital Partners to expand its environmentally-friendly product range and manufacturing capabilities.

Rolls-Royce £19.3m Rotherham Investment with Mayor Backing

Engineering giant Rolls-Royce announces a £19.3m investment in its Advanced Blade Casting Facility in Rotherham, supported by a £2m grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority. The project aims to double turbine blade production capacity by 2030, sec

AC Schnitzer to Close After 40 Years

AC Schnitzer, a car part manufacturer linked to BMW, will shut down by the end of 2026 due to financial unviability, rising costs, and changing consumer trends.

Huntsman May Close Redcar Plant Due to High Energy Costs

US-based Huntsman Corporation is reportedly considering shutting its Wilton International chemical plant in Redcar, Teesside, where around 100 jobs are at risk, citing soaring UK energy costs and uncompetitive raw material prices.

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