Black Country news and blogs Thursday 2 August 2018
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Training company confirms plan to open new centre in Lichfield 
Lichfield Live 26 Jul
A training provider has confirmed it will be moving into Lichfield.
Burntwood site manager named as one of the best in the country
Lichfield Live 25 Jul
A site manager with a Burntwood building firm has been named as one of the best in the country.
Lichfield District Council launches prospectus to attract new business investment just days after Friarsgate plan collapses due to lack of private funding
Lichfield Live 13 Jul
Economic development officer Jonathan Percival and Cllr Ian Pritchard launching the new ‘Investment Prospectus’ A new guide outlining why companies should invest in Lichfield has launched – just days after the collapse of...
Burntwood building firm outlines plans to convert former Chasetown Police Station site
Lichfield Live 3 Jul
A Burntwood building firm has unveiled plans to transform the former police station in Chasetown.
Burntwood building firm’s work on Barton development recognised at awards ceremony
Lichfield Live 22 Jun
A Burntwood building firm has seen work on a new housing development in Barton recognised at an awards event.
Lichfield tourism organisation given a makeover in a bid to promote the city as a visitor destination
Lichfield Live 22 Jun
The tourism organisation for Lichfield has been given a new look.
Members flying the flag for Walsall at Made in the Midlands expo
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Made in the Midlands members will be flying the flag for Walsall when they participate in this year’s MIM Expo on Thurdsay (June 21).
Racking Protection – Column Guards Large Retailer
Made in the Midlands 14 Jun
Racking Protection – Column Guards Large Retailer We at Welded Presswork (1982) Ltd are delighted to announce that we have won a contract to provide column guards for a large distribution hub for one of the major supermarket retailers.
Plenty of reasons why this year’s MIM Expo is too good to miss
Made in the Midlands 14 Jun
This year's Made in the Midlands exhibition is now only a week away and excitement is mounting for what promises to be one of the highlights of the Midlands manufacturing calendar.
Aston’s JS Wright sets up prefabrication unit
West Midlands Producers 14 Jun
As construction workers from EU countries leave following the Brexit vote and the skilled British workforce is ageing, Britain is once more turning to prefabrication.
High calibre speaker programme lined up for MIM Expo
Made in the Midlands 14 Jun
Made in the Midlands has once again assembled a high profile list to speakers to address seminars at this year’s Expo.
Unique Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme’s Graduation Ceremony Celebrated by adi Group
Made in the Midlands 13 Jun
Multi-disciplinary engineering firm adi Group’s original approach to addressing the UK skills gap bore fruit last Friday 8th June, when they celebrated the flying colour graduation of all 10 students on their unique Pre-Apprentice Scheme at...
A proud moment as Arlington’s apprentice Kaylee McNally wins Apprentice of the year award
Made in the Midlands 11 Jun
Arlington Automotive proves to be the place to work as they sweep up two awards at the annual Make your Mark awards.
Girl Power leads the way at the In-Comm Training Awards
Made in the Midlands 11 Jun
Girl power was brought to the fore when In-Comm Training held its annual awards, with two female apprentices claiming top prizes at the event.
Made in the Midlands member recognised for export success
Made in the Midlands 8 Jun
At Made in the Midlands we are really proud when our members excel in their chosen fields and are happy to share the news of their success with other members.
MyWorkwear support Recycling Management with promotional tee’s
Made in the Midlands 8 Jun
On Sunday, our friends atRecycling Managementhave sponsored a charity abseil.
Indasol Group joins leading Midlands industry network
Made in the Midlands 7 Jun
Indasol Group are delighted to announce that we have joined the leading Midlands manufacturing and engineering membership group Made in the Midlands.
EVENT: Advanced Technologies for the Aerospace Supply Chain
Made in the Midlands 7 Jun
Join HK3D and Mitsubishi EDM atIn-Comm's Training and Manufacturing Group event on Thursday 28th June.
Manufacturing excellence showcased at Made in the Midlands Exhibition
Made in the Midlands 5 Jun
The diverse range of manufacturing capabilities available within the Midlands deserves major recognition - and that’s exactly what the Made in the Midlands annual exhibition offers.
Supporting The Storage Industry.
Made in the Midlands 5 Jun
At Welded Presswork (1982) Ltd, we specialise in the manufacture of components to the racking and storage industry from our factory based at Darlaston in the West Midlands.
Bosworth Plastics Ltd joins leading Midlands industry network
Made in the Midlands 5 Jun
Bosworth Plastics Ltd are delighted to announce that we have joined the leading Midlands manufacturing and engineering membership group Made in the Midlands.
Anticipation mounting for Made in the Midlands Exhibition
Made in the Midlands 4 Jun
The Made in the Midlands annual exhibition is one of the showpiece events in the Midlands’ industrial calendar and is a fitting showcase to highlight some of the great work being carried out by manufacturers across the region.
Donghua Joins Manufacturing Network
Made in the Midlands 4 Jun
Donghua Limited is delighted to announce that we have joined the leading Midlands manufacturing and engineering membership group Made in the Midlands.
Insignia Manufacturing Ltd joins leading Midlands industry network
Made in the Midlands 1 Jun
Insignia Manufacturing Ltd are delighted to announce that we have joined the leading Midlands manufacturing and engineering membership group Made in the Midlands.
WMG to host data-driven process improvement breakfast event
Made in the Midlands 1 Jun
Would you like to improve your manufacturing capabilitythrough access to better data and enhanced digital processes, but lack the know-how?You are invited to join WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group)for a breakfast meeting which will providepractical...
Case Study: Energy-efficient and reliable vacuum supply
Made in the Midlands 31 May
Suttero Bazenheid is one of the most advanced meat processing companies in Switzerland.
Report reveals Friarsgate funding black hole Lichfield District Council plans to cover could be as much as £49million
Lichfield Live 31 May
A report has revealed Lichfield District Council could need to fork out as much as £49million to ensure the Friarsgate redevelopment goes ahead.
TMG Open House: Advanced technologies for the aerospace supply chain
Made in the Midlands 31 May
In-Comm Training and Manufacturing Group, in collaboration with our technical partners, would like to invite you to a special ‘open house’ at the £4m Marches Centre of Manufacturing Technology (MCMT) in Bridgnorth.
Plans revived for major Midlands link road
Made in the Midlands 30 May
Plans are being revived for the possible construction of a major link road bypassing the M5 and M6 to the west of the Greater Birmingham conurbation.
Hexagon acquires NEXTSENSE GmbH, a leader in industrial measurement and inspection solution
Made in the Midlands 29 May
Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technology solutions, announced today the acquisition of NEXTSENSE, a leading innovator in non-contact profile measurement and surface inspection.
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Companies looking to follow Greggs and Subway into Redditch development
Commercial News Media 9 Jul
Work on a major industrial/trade park development in Redditch has been completed – and companies are lining up to take space at the scheme.
ISO9001:2015
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
We are delighted to have today passed another year of our ISO9001:2015 accreditation and Stainless Steel Services Limited take extreme pride in their achievements to have a high standard of quality for our customers...
Up to 460 mm Dia bar cut in-house
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Our new Kasto saw is cutting up to 460 mm Dia bar so if you have any cutting requirements why not give us a call or come and see Darren Moult our Operations Manager on Thursday atStand No.
Come Visit us at the MiM Expo
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Pilz UK are delighted to be exhibiting at the Made in the Midlands Expo on Thursday.
TOOLING REQUIREMENTS ? COLD FORGE & PRESSWORK
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Tooling requirements for cold forging of press work we can supply competitively stand 200 Ricoh Arena 21-6 don't miss the opportunity...
ATTENTION ALL QUALITY MANAGERS
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Quality managers at the Made in the Midlands Exhibition come along and discuss your QA requirements Stand 200 - we can sort your free issue material or design a bespoke machine for your product#madeinthemidlands#qualitysystems#qualitymanagers...
FASTENERS – STANDARDS TO SPECIALS
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Nufast can supply any type of fastener from standards to the most complex parts with specialised finishes bring your drawings or samples to the Ricoh arena on the 21-6 Stand 200 and we will provide you with a quotation, see you there...
How Aston University can support your recruitment needs
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Aston University is committed to supporting local, national and international businesses through its impactful research and by delivering graduates with a global outlook who are equipped with the work ready skills to support the future growth...
Members flying the flag for Walsall at Made in the Midlands expo
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Made in the Midlands members will be flying the flag for Walsall when they participate in this year’s MIM Expo on Thurdsay (June 21).
Zaun helps secure landmark Nigeria tower with SR2 mesh PAS68 gates
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
A landmark mixed-use development in Nigeria has been secured by the latest British perimeter technology.
Torus return to the Made in the Midlands exhibition
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
For the second year in a row, Torus will be exhibiting at the Made in the Midlands Exhibition held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
More great firms exhibiting at Made in the Midlands Expo
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
The Made in the Midlands annual exhibition is now just days away and once again, the event promises to be a major showcase for the Midlands’ manufacturing talent.
Enter our Kindle competition at the Made in the Midlands Expo
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Interested in packaging and want to win a Kindle Fire 7? If you visit our stand at the Made in the Midlands Expo on 21st June and leave us with your business details, you’ll be entered in our prize draw!Visit stand 160 to winYou’ll find the...
Visit Termate at stand 147 at the MiM Expo on Thursday
Made in the Midlands 18 Jun
Dan and Fintan will be on stand 147 on Thursday for the Made In The Midlands Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
Torus Invest In Solar
Made in the Midlands 15 Jun
Solar power was the fastest-growing source of new energy worldwide last year and it’s easy to see why an increasing number of UK homeowners and businesses are turning to solar panels to power their homes and businesses.
Manufacturers waving the flag for Staffordshire at MIM Expo
Made in the Midlands 15 Jun
MIM members in Staffordshire will be out to impress visitors to this year’s exhibition at the Ricoh Arena.
Cutting edge manufacturers prepare for Made in the Midlands Expo
Made in the Midlands 15 Jun
Made in the Midlands members are making their final preparations ahead of this year’s annual exhibition.
Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems acquires NSB Gas Processing
Made in the Midlands 15 Jun
Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems is pleased to announce that the swiss-based engineering company NSB Gas Processing is now part of the global Busch group.
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Sonos brings new sounding bell to Nasdaq, along with its IPO
2 Aug 18
Sonos, which will launch its initial public offering Thursday on Nasdaq, created a new opening and closing bell for the stock exchange.
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Countrywide/UK property: pit and pendulum
2 Aug 18
Investors are justified in their reluctance for estate agent’s refinancing
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Merlin Entertainments is 'yet to inspire' as profits slip
2 Aug 18
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Google Maps Says ‘the East Cut’ Is a Real Place. Locals Aren’t So Sure.
2 Aug 18
Google’s digital maps have become the world’s default atlas and the arbiter of what neighborhoods are called, even when many residents disagree.
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Tesla surges after Elon Musk apologizes for 'bad manners' on last earnings call (TSLA)
2 Aug 18
Tesla on Wednesday reported second-quarter losses that were greater than Wall Street’s expectations. Shares dipped immediately after the release, before rallying back into the green in after-hours trading. Revenues beat expectations, and cash…
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Kaz Minerals investors give thumbs-down to £700m Abramovich copper deal
2 Aug 18
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The Getaway: Hotels Grapple With Racial Bias
2 Aug 18
Recent incidents around the country have raised questions about diversity training in the hotel industry.
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Sonos ready to sound off on Nasdaq with initial public offering
2 Aug 18
Premium wireless speakers from Sonos have been a hit with consumers, but will the company get a similar reception on Wall Street? We look at the companys products ahead of an impending initial public offering. &…
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FirstFT: Today’s top stories
2 Aug 18
Your daily briefing on the day’s news from the FT and elsewhere
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Countrywide boss defends £140m fundraise after shares plunge by two thirds
2 Aug 18
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DealBook Briefing: Google in China Is No Done Deal
2 Aug 18
There are still large barriers ahead if the company really does plan to launch search and news services in the country.
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Bank of England hikes interest rates to highest level since 2009
2 Aug 18
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Bank of England Raises Interest Rates Amid Brexit Worries
2 Aug 18
Officially, the move was to tamp down inflation. But policymakers also want to increase the tools at their disposal should the economy suffer after Brexit.
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Billionaire retail tycoon Philip Day weighs rescue bid for House of Fraser
2 Aug 18
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Bank of England hikes rates for the 2nd time since the financial crisis
2 Aug 18
The Bank of England increased interest rates for just the second time since the financial crisis on Thursday. Britain’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 0.75% from 0.5%. Members of the rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee…
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Legal questions surround printed 3D guns
2 Aug 18
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, stopping a Texas businessman from posting his blueprints for 3D printed guns online. Cody Wilson had just resumed posting his blueprints after a 5-year battle with the US government. (Aug…
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Countrywide shares plunge on plan for emergency fundraising
2 Aug 18
Estate agent wants to sell new shares at 80% discount to previous market value
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10 things you need to know before the opening bell (SPY, SPX, QQQ, DIA, TSLA, CI, ESRX)
2 Aug 18
Here is what you need to know. The Fed holds, says the economy is growing at a ‘strong’ pace . The US central bank left its key rate in a range between 1.75% and 2% and said economy activity was “rising at a strong rate.” Chinese stocks got…
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U.S. slaps sanctions on Turkey over detained evangelical pastor
2 Aug 18
The White House said the North Carolina native is “a victim of unfair and unjust attention” and should be released.
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The stock market is seeing abnormally large moves this earnings season — Goldman Sachs explains why, and how traders can capitalize
2 Aug 18
Single-stock price fluctuations have been more extreme this earnings season than at any other point in the past eight quarters, Goldman Sachs says. The firm attributes this to poor forecasting from Wall Street analysts that has been driven…
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What Will Cause the Next Recession? A Look at the 3 Most Likely Possibilities
2 Aug 18
The expansion is nine years old. An ill-timed end of fiscal stimulus, a corporate debt bubble and the trade war are the things that could most easily end it.
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Companies pay far more in dividends than pension contributions
2 Aug 18
FTSE 350 groups in 2017 paid seven times more to investors than pensions in aggregate
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How Fake Influence Campaigns on Facebook Lured Real People
2 Aug 18
Activists became entangled with fake accounts and pages on Facebook, leading to significant consequences for them as the company tried to clamp down.
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GAM shares lurch lower after it blocks fund redemptions
2 Aug 18
Highly unusual move follows suspension of top portfolio manager over risk management flaws
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Stocks Drop as Trade Tensions Cause Jitters
2 Aug 18
Benchmark stock indexes in Asia fell by more than 2 percent after the Trump administration said it would consider increasing proposed tariffs on Chinese goods.
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Funeral Ads Tried to Get U.K. Talking. They May Have Worked Too Well.
2 Aug 18
A company says it wanted to start a national conversation about death. But regulators initially rejected its ads, saying they were likely to cause offense.
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How the UK economy has changed since interest rates were cut to 0.5pc
2 Aug 18
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The London Stock Exchange is triggering its no deal Brexit contingency plan
2 Aug 18
London Stock Exchange is triggering it contingency planning around a no deal Brexit. “The Group is executing contingency plans to maintain continuity of market function and customer service in the event of a hard Brexit,” the exchange said…
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Rolls-Royce profits hit by engine faults
2 Aug 18
The engineering firm takes a £554m charge in the first half to fix problems with its Trent 1000 engine.
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Barclays profits hit by £2bn of costs
2 Aug 18
Litigation costs ate into the bank’s profits, but excluding the charges, profits rose 20% to £3.7bn.
Walsall jobs »
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Securiclear Aluminium Systems Limited: Window/Curtain Wall Installers & Site Glaziers Required
2 Aug 18
Self Employed: Securiclear Aluminium Systems Limited:
Our Company is based in the Midlands, we currently have numerous contracts across the country and require further teams of fitters for these sites.
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The Heartlands Trust: Facilities Assistant
2 Aug 18
£8.18 p/hour: The Heartlands Trust:
The successful applicant will have to complete a suitability for employment check via the Disclosure and Barring Service…
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20 Cogs: Earn up to £300 working from home or on the move
1 Aug 18
Up to £300: 20 Cogs:
Make money at home in your spare time and even on the go, by completing online competitions, offers and surveys. Join thousands of other…
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The British Army: Army Officer
1 Aug 18
Over £31,000 upon completion of training: The British Army:
Lead from the front, do something that matters, and put other people first. Become a British Army Officer…
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WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN / DEMONSTRATOR
1 Aug 18
£18,777 – £20,989 per annum, pro rata: WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE:
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/ DEMONSTRATOR – ANIMAL SCIENCE £18,777 – £20,989 per annum, pro rata…
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D&J BAILEY: Floor Layers
29 Jul 18
Competitive: D&J BAILEY:
Floor Layers
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Brook Street: Order Processor
25 Jul 18
Up to £8 per hour: Brook Street:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for one of the busiest manufacturers of bespoke UPVC Windows, doors and conservatories in the Midlands.We a
Walsall, West Midlands, England