http://www.eef.org.uk© EEF, the manufacturers organisationEEFptrueman@eef.org.ukwebmaster@eef.org.ukengineeringmanufacturingEEFbusiness60EEF RSS feed generator 1.0Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:22:13 GMTWed, 10 Mar 2010 14:22:13 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/UKCES-survey-shows-employers-maintain-commitment-to-training-despite-pressure-on-budgets.htm Responding to the results of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ National Employer Survey, published today, EEF Skills Policy Adviser Nigel Fletcher said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/UKCES-survey-shows-employers-maintain-commitment-to-training-despite-pressure-on-budgets.htmEEFWed, 10 Mar 2010 14:20:34 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-Industrial-Production-figures.htm Commenting on today's Industrial Production figures, EEF Chief Economist, Lee Hopley, said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-Industrial-Production-figures.htmEEFWed, 10 Mar 2010 14:18:48 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers-increasing-investment-in-environment-strategies-.htm Greater commitment to resource efficiency though concerns remain at lack of use of eco-design /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers-increasing-investment-in-environment-strategies-.htmEEFFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers’-manifesto-calls-for-fresh-approach-from-government-to-build-new-economy.htm Government must think and act differently to put in place new strategy to ensure UK pays its way /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers’-manifesto-calls-for-fresh-approach-from-government-to-build-new-economy.htmEEFThu, 04 Mar 2010 13:58:07 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-March-MPC-meeting.htm Commenting on today's MPC decision, EEF Chief Economist, Lee Hopley, said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-March-MPC-meeting.htmEEFMon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:29 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-PMI-numbers.htmCommenting on today's PMI numbers, EEF Chief Economist, Lee Hopley, said:/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-PMI-numbers.htmEEFMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers-growing-in-confidence---EEFBDO-survey.htm Britain ’s manufacturers are looking to the future with greater confidence about the prospects for recovery as more companies report signs of demand improving, according to a major survey released today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and BDO LLP. /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers-growing-in-confidence---EEFBDO-survey.htmEEFMon, 22 Feb 2010 15:15:39 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Further-signs-that-credit-conditions-have-stabilised-.htm Following a sustained period of turbulence in financial markets industry is starting to see credit conditions stabilise according to a survey released today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Further-signs-that-credit-conditions-have-stabilised-.htmEEFWed, 17 Feb 2010 11:39:02 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/No-sign-of-wage-inflationary-pressures-building-up-in-manufacturing-.htm The average level of pay settlements in manufacturing has risen slightly according to the latest figures from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. However, the overall levels remain at a historic low demonstrating the impact of continued tough trading conditions on companies. /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/No-sign-of-wage-inflationary-pressures-building-up-in-manufacturing-.htmEEFMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-launches-‘Manufacturing-Week’.htm EEF, the manufacturers' organisation has today launched 'Manufacturing Week' to take place from 1-5 March. The week is part of a long running campaign, running since the publication of 'Manufacturing. Our Future' last summer and is designed to promote the success of the sector and policies to promote a better balanced economy. /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-launches-‘Manufacturing-Week’.htmEEFFri, 12 Feb 2010 10:11:00 GMT/NR/exeres/5B2440B1-A385-49F4-9260-169C3504DEC3.htm Commenting on today's data, EEF Chief Economist Lee Hopley, said: /NR/exeres/5B2440B1-A385-49F4-9260-169C3504DEC3.htmEEFFri, 05 Feb 2010 09:33:10 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturing-excellence-celebrated-at-first-national-manufacturing-awards.htm A healthcare manufacturer from West Sussex, who won its biggest ever order to supply 300 operating tables to Iraq, a Sheffield based company which increased exports by 700% during the recession and a food manufacturer in Somerset who reduced its waste to landfill by 80%, are amongst the winners of the first national Future Manufacturing Awards announced by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturing-excellence-celebrated-at-first-national-manufacturing-awards.htmEEFThu, 04 Feb 2010 10:08:46 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Infor-and-EEF-Join-Forces-to-Deliver-Competitive-Edge-to-UK-Manufacturers.htm Strategic Partnership Set to Help Manufacturers Emerge from Recession /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Infor-and-EEF-Join-Forces-to-Deliver-Competitive-Edge-to-UK-Manufacturers.htmEEFWed, 03 Feb 2010 10:53:25 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers-back-Energy-Regulator’s-call-for-major-reforms-to-protect-security-of-supply.htm EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation backed today’s call from Ofgem for far-reaching reforms to ensure that the UK’s energy security is maintained going forward. /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers-back-Energy-Regulator’s-call-for-major-reforms-to-protect-security-of-supply.htmEEFMon, 01 Feb 2010 11:17:35 GMT/NR/exeres/874AB76D-6723-4F94-AB9F-C66B6FC9052D.htm Commenting on today's PMI numbers, EEF Chief Economist, Lee Hopley, said: /NR/exeres/874AB76D-6723-4F94-AB9F-C66B6FC9052D.htmEEFMon, 01 Feb 2010 09:52:18 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Pay-pressures-remain-tight-in-manufacturing.htm The average level of pay settlements in manufacturing has risen very slightly to 0.5% but still remains at an historically low level according to the latest figures from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Pay-pressures-remain-tight-in-manufacturing.htmEEFMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-survey-shows-health-safety-moving-up-boardroom-agenda.htm Manufacturers are urging government to resist pressure for new legal duties on directors after a major new survey concluded that, despite the recession, company boards are taking a more hands-on approach and spending more time on health and safety. /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-survey-shows-health-safety-moving-up-boardroom-agenda.htmEEFMon, 25 Jan 2010 11:47:27 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Vulnerability-of-energy-supply-exposed.htm Commenting on today's first cut offs in gas supply to Industry as a result of the severe weather, EEF Energy Adviser, Roger Salomone, said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Vulnerability-of-energy-supply-exposed.htmEEFMon, 25 Jan 2010 11:44:08 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-MPC-decision.htm Commenting, Lee Hopley, EEF Chief Economist, said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-MPC-decision.htmEEFMon, 25 Jan 2010 11:32:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-appoints-new-Chief-Executive.htm EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation has appointed Terry Scuoler as its new Chief Executive. Terry is currently Managing Director of Ferranti Technologies Ltd and will commence his new role on March 15th. /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-appoints-new-Chief-Executive.htmEEFThu, 21 Jan 2010 11:36:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-labour-market-statistics.htm Commenting on today's Labour Market Statistics, EEF Chief Economist, Lee Hopley said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/EEF-comment-on-labour-market-statistics.htmEEFThu, 14 Jan 2010 12:03:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers-forecast-long-slow-haul-to-recovery.htm Britain ’s manufacturers will only see a muted recovery in 2010 before posting stronger growth in 2011 on the back of export led growth, a weaker pound and a pick up in world trade according to a major economic forecast published today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and accountants and business advisers BDO LLP. /policy-media/releases/uk/2010/Manufacturers-forecast-long-slow-haul-to-recovery.htmEEFMon, 21 Dec 2009 11:15:09 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Industry-warns-of-carbon-leakage-as-Copenhagen-accord-disappoints.htmEEF, the manufacturers' organisation has warned of the threat to production and investment in the UK on the back of a failure of the Copenhagen talks to reach a stronger agreement to place all coutries on a level footing with the same targets to reduce emissions./policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Industry-warns-of-carbon-leakage-as-Copenhagen-accord-disappoints.htmEEFMon, 21 Dec 2009 11:13:17 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Uncertainty-over-funding-threatens-to-undermine-improving-apprenticeship-numbers-.htm Following the figures released today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills which shows 143,400 people completed apprenticeships in the 2008/09 academic year, Nigel Fletcher, Education & Skills Adviser for EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Uncertainty-over-funding-threatens-to-undermine-improving-apprenticeship-numbers-.htmEEFMon, 21 Dec 2009 11:11:54 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-survey-shows-more-carrot-less-stick-is-way-forward-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-.htm Britain 's manufacturers are improving their environmental performance and reducing emissions through clearer incentives and rewards, according to a major survey released today by EEF, the manufacturers' organisation. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-survey-shows-more-carrot-less-stick-is-way-forward-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-.htmEEFWed, 09 Dec 2009 14:20:11 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/PBR-goes-for-easy-targets-and-avoids-tough-choices-.htm Responding to today’s Pre-Budget statement, Steve Radley, Director of Policy at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/PBR-goes-for-easy-targets-and-avoids-tough-choices-.htmEEFMon, 07 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Recovery-in-sight-but-stability-vital-for-manufacturers-–-EEFBDO-survey.htm Conditions in the UK’s manufacturing sector have continued to improve in the final quarter but signs for a strong rebound in 2010 remain elusive according to a major survey released today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and BDO LLP. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Recovery-in-sight-but-stability-vital-for-manufacturers-–-EEFBDO-survey.htmEEFMon, 30 Nov 2009 13:02:37 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-credit---EEF-survey.htm Britain’s manufacturers are finally beginning to feel some relief from the combined efforts of the Bank of England and the government to unblock bank lending, according to a survey released today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-credit---EEF-survey.htmEEFSun, 22 Nov 2009 15:36:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Pre-Budget-must-provide-stability-to-secure-investment-for-long-term.htm The government must use next month’s Pre-Budget statement to build momentum behind the recovery and pave the way for a more balanced economic future according to Britain’s manufacturers. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Pre-Budget-must-provide-stability-to-secure-investment-for-long-term.htmEEFMon, 16 Nov 2009 13:18:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/UK-needs-step-change-to-become-premier-location-for-low-carbon-revolution.htm The UK needs a major step up in efforts to become a premier location for low carbon industries if it is not to risk losing out on a slice of a £4.5 trillion business opportunity. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/UK-needs-step-change-to-become-premier-location-for-low-carbon-revolution.htmEEFWed, 11 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Skills-Strategy-must-finally-deliver-employers-needs-say-manufacturers.htm Britain’s manufacturers have welcomed today’s National Skills Strategy and urged government to finally deliver its promise of a world class, demand led system that will meet the needs of the UK economy for the next decade. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Skills-Strategy-must-finally-deliver-employers-needs-say-manufacturers.htmEEFTue, 10 Nov 2009 13:12:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Industry-urges-government-to-finish-the-job-on-planning-infrastructure.htm Today’s long-awaited draft planning statements on energy are a major step forward but need to be implemented with far greater urgency given the UK's pressing energy supply needs according to EEF, the manufacturers' organsaition. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Industry-urges-government-to-finish-the-job-on-planning-infrastructure.htmEEFTue, 10 Nov 2009 13:10:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-welcomes-pragmatic-approach-to-Artificial-Optical-Radiation-Directive.htm EEF, the manufacturers' organisation has welcomed the pragmatic approach being taken by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in its' consultation published today on the implementation into the UK of the EU Artificial Optical Radiation Directive. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-welcomes-pragmatic-approach-to-Artificial-Optical-Radiation-Directive.htmEEFThu, 05 Nov 2009 16:35:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Industry-welcomes-extension-of-asset-purchase-programme.htmEEF, the manufacturers’ organisation welcomed the Bank of England's extension of its asset purchase programme today, believing a further boost was necessary to prevent the economy losing momentum towards the end of this year and early next./policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Industry-welcomes-extension-of-asset-purchase-programme.htmEEFThu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-comment-on-Industrial-Production-figures.htmCommenting on September's Industrial Production figures, EEF Senior Economist, Jeegar Kakkad, said:/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-comment-on-Industrial-Production-figures.htmEEFThu, 05 Nov 2009 16:32:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/National-Skills-Strategy-must-reflect-UKCES-report-urge-manufacturers.htm/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/National-Skills-Strategy-must-reflect-UKCES-report-urge-manufacturers.htmEEFWed, 04 Nov 2009 16:30:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Banking-system-remains-unfit-for-purpose-conference-told.htm The UK ’s banking system remains unfit for purpose and needs urgent overhaul if it is to support the growth of high value, innovative businesses the UK economy needs a conference was told today. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Banking-system-remains-unfit-for-purpose-conference-told.htmEEFWed, 04 Nov 2009 16:28:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/End-game-approaching-for-Defined-Benefit-pension-schemes-in-manufacturing-–-EEFCPH-Consulting-survey.htmIn the face of rising costs and administrative burdens, manufacturing companies are increasingly closing their defined benefit (DB) occupational pension schemes to new employees and future service to existing members, according to a major study of pension arrangements released today. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/End-game-approaching-for-Defined-Benefit-pension-schemes-in-manufacturing-–-EEFCPH-Consulting-survey.htmEEFTue, 03 Nov 2009 16:27:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-response-to-Higher-Education-Framework.htmResponding to the publication of the government’s Higher Education Framework document, Nigel Fletcher Education and Skills Adviser for EEF the Manufacturers Organisation said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-response-to-Higher-Education-Framework.htmEEFMon, 02 Nov 2009 16:25:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-comment-on-PMI-numbers.htm Commenting on the latest PMI numbers, EEF Senior Economist Jeegar Kakkad, said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-comment-on-PMI-numbers.htmEEFMon, 02 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-calls-on-Bank-for-further-£50-billion-of-asset-purchases.htmEEF, the manufacturers’ organisation is calling for the Bank of England to continue to support the UK economy through its quantitative easing programme and extend asset purchases by £50 billion at its meeting next week./policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-calls-on-Bank-for-further-£50-billion-of-asset-purchases.htmEEFFri, 23 Oct 2009 16:23:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-comment-on-GDP-figures.htmCommentating on today's GDP figures, Lee Hopley, Head of Economic Policy at EEF, the manufacturers' organisation said:/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-comment-on-GDP-figures.htmEEFThu, 22 Oct 2009 16:22:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Debate-re-affirms-vital-role-for-manufacturing-in-more-balanced-economy-.htmA vibrant high-value manufacturing base remains of vital importance to a re-balanced UK economy and government policy should be directed to take a more active role to promote its growth, especially in the area of education & skills./policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Debate-re-affirms-vital-role-for-manufacturing-in-more-balanced-economy-.htmEEFWed, 21 Oct 2009 16:20:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Support-for-apprenticeships-welcome-but-uncertainty-on-future-funding-remains---EEF.htmFollowing the government’s announcement of help for small businesses to take on greater numbers of apprentices, Nigel Fletcher, Education and Skills Adviser for EEF the Manufacturers’ Organisation said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Support-for-apprenticeships-welcome-but-uncertainty-on-future-funding-remains---EEF.htmEEFThu, 15 Oct 2009 15:57:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-response-to-Agency-Workers-delay.htmCommenting on the announcement that the Temporary Agency Workers Directive will be delayed until October 2011, EEF Head of Employment Policy, David Yeandle said:/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/EEF-response-to-Agency-Workers-delay.htmEEFWed, 14 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/More-than-4-out-of-5-manufacturers-freezing-pay-.htmMore than 4 out 5 manufacturers are now freezing pay according to the latest figures from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, highlighting the extent to which tough economic conditions continue to impact on companies. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/More-than-4-out-of-5-manufacturers-freezing-pay-.htmEEFTue, 13 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Manufacturers-call-for-radical-overhaul-of-government’s-waste-strategy.htmManufacturers have today called for a radical overhaul of government waste strategy to ensure business and the UK economy as a whole can benefit from opportunities through sustainable waste management and resource efficiency. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Manufacturers-call-for-radical-overhaul-of-government’s-waste-strategy.htmEEFFri, 09 Oct 2009 15:26:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Committee-report-provides-direction-to-government-on-Climate-Change.htmEEF, the manufacturers’ organisation has welcomed the Committee on Climate Change’s progress report as providing the necessary direction to government on the need for a step change in action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Committee-report-provides-direction-to-government-on-Climate-Change.htmEEFFri, 09 Oct 2009 15:25:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Ofgem-report-is-a-real-wake-up-call-for-those-that-underestimate-the-challenge-of-maintaining-a-secu.htmCommenting on the release of the Ofgem’s interim report on the prospects for UK energy supply, Roger Salomone, Energy Adviser for EEF, the Manufacturers’ Organisation said: /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/Ofgem-report-is-a-real-wake-up-call-for-those-that-underestimate-the-challenge-of-maintaining-a-secu.htmEEFWed, 07 Oct 2009 15:24:00 GMT/policy-media/releases/uk/2009/New-Carbon-Reduction-Commitment-proposals-show-government-has-addressed-manufacturers’-concerns-.htmManufacturers have welcomed news that the government’s response to its consultation on the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) scheme has addressed the concerns of business. /policy-media/releases/uk/2009/New-Carbon-Reduction-Commitment-proposals-show-government-has-addressed-manufacturers’-concerns-.htmEEF