Horsemeat scandal threatens supermarket trust
There is evidence that Tesco’s reputation with shoppers has been dealt a blow in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, according to research by one of Europe’s leading shopping behaviour specialists. And researchers are warning other supermarkets and brands such as Findus that their reputations could suffer if they fail…
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is urging West Midlands manufacturers to go for growth in 2013 and has released a ten-point action plan to help them boost efficiencies, reduce waste and increase sales. Having spent the last decade assisting thousands of companies across the country, the business support organisation believes…
Midlands based high precision machinists Machined Component Systems Plc (MCS) has invested £400,000 in a new, state of the art Miyano ABX-64SYY machine and necessary amendments to their 25,000ft² facility in Redditch. The investment means MCS will be able to conduct more ‘one hit machining’, carrying out milling and turning…
A major UK medical supplies distributor from Shropshire has recorded a healthy start after opening a new depot in Australia as part of global expansion plans. SP Services (UK) Ltd opened a new 4,000 sq ft warehouse in Queensland “filled to the brim” with medical supplies and equipment. In just…
Tyseley based kitchen and bathroom manufacturer Mereway has invested over a quarter of a million pounds in a new state of the art wood fired burner that will reduce their CO2 contribution by 80% and eliminate the need to send waste to landfill. Mereway are the first British furniture manufacturer…