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See here for the latest news that applies to manufacturing
businesses in the Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire area.
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Consortium Vision - NEW! |
25/01/2006 |
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The Manufacturing Consortium is an association of Manufacturing companies (SME’s) in the Milton Keynes and Thames Valley area. It works to address the demands of manufacturers in the area, and to exploit synergistic opportunities for its members. |
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National Manufacturing Skills Academy Update |
20/10/2006 |
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Update (prior to launch) of NMSA. |
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Stern Review says act now on climate change |
21/11/2006 |
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The recently published Stern Review, compiled by economist Sir Nicholas Stern for the UK government, warns the world to act now on climate change or face devastating economic consequences. |
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SMART METERS IMPROVE ENERGY PERFORMANCE |
03/01/2007 |
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The vast majority of smaller manufacturing businesses are working in the dark when it comes to gathering accurate management information on their electricity consumption – wreaking havoc with forecasting, budgeting, bill payment and the identification of waste. |
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ENERGY BOOST FOR BUSINESS |
12/02/2007 |
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The move by British gas to reduce domestic bills by 17% signals better times ahead for the business market too, according to Utility Auditing Ltd, which supplies energy management services for The Manufacturing Consortium. |
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Think green to prepare for energy directive says Manufacturing Consortium |
06/04/2007 |
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Commercial building owners, landlords and the public sector should start thinking green to meet new obligations under the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, advises The Manufacturing Consortium. |
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No more allowances for industrial buildings |
27/04/2007 |
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The withdrawal of industrial buildings allowances (IBAs) and agricultural buildings allowances (ABAs), announced in this year’s budget, will have a significant impact for a number of business sectors; mostly manufacturing and industrial say Wellers Accountants. |
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£385 grant for business growth programme |
27/07/2007 |
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A grant of £385 is available towards the PERA ‘Encouraging Growth’ programme which has a total cost of £1,000. |
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Terms and conditions of use - list server |
27/07/2007 |
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This short document exists to provide guidelines for the use of the email group through which members can share best practice, ideas, questions and skills. |
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Training from NMSA |
15/08/2007 |
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Following the launch of the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing, new flyers and leaflets are available detailing both the operation of the Academy as well as the currently available training products. These initial training products focus on improving productivity and competitiveness through business improvement techniques (B-IT) and the application of lean manufacturing.
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