Nissan remains top car producer
Nissan’s Sunderland plant has been named the largest car producer in the UK for the 12th year running.
Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that the Sunderland plant accounted for 338,150 of the cars produced in the UK last year - more than one in three of the total 999,460.
The figures mean that the Sunderland plant has been the most productive in the country for almost half of its 26-year life.
26.Jan.10 | Manufacturing
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Propeller poised for take-off
New technologies developed by a County Durham procurement specialist are set to help turn its expansion plans into reality. Propeller Holdings is aiming to almost double its workforce and increase its…
25.Jan.10 | Manufacturing
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International Paint invests in Felling
One of the largest employers in Gateshead has announced the investment of £6.4m to build a new laboratory. International Paint’s new testing facility for fire protection products will create 14 new…
19.Jan.10 | Manufacturing
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Manufacturers forecast long slow haul to recovery
Britain’s manufacturers will only see a “muted recovery” in 2010 before posting stronger growth in 2011, according to an economic forecast published by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and accountants and…
19.Jan.10 | Manufacturing
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Over 100 jobs saved at Corus
Up to 120 jobs have been saved for steelworkers in the North East as the proposed mothballing of steel plant Corus is postponed. In December, Corus announced that its Redcar plant…
13.Jan.10 | Manufacturing
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Production moves back to UK
Manufacturers are moving production back to the UK amid concerns about poor quality and higher freight costs, a report has said. One in seven companies has moved its manufacturing operations to…
4.Jan.10 | Manufacturing
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Electric cars could be a familiar sight by 2011
More than 600 electric vehicle charging points are to be installed in the North East. Regional Development Agency One North East have signed an agreement with Nissan in Sunderland, a move…
22.Dec.09 | Manufacturing
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Pharmaceutical giant considers Barnard Castle
Hundreds of jobs could be created in a County Durham market town with the potential arrival of a £300m pharmaceutical factory. Drugs giant GlaxoSmith Kline (GSK) has highlighted its Barnard Castle…
21.Dec.09 | Manufacturing
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Corus closure will cost Boro millions
The loss of 1,700 jobs from Redcar’s Corus steel plant will cost Middlesbrough £25m a year in lost trade, it has been claimed. Middlesbrough mayor Ray Mallon said 30% of Corus…
17.Dec.09 | Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Survey shows promise for industry
The manufacturing organisation EEF has said that although confidence in the sector is still fragile, the worst of the downturn has been and gone. According to the fourth quarter survey released…
8.Dec.09 | Manufacturing
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Business chiefs rally round Corus workers
After last week’s news that steelmaker Corus would be closing its Teesside Cast Products plant, putting 1,700 people out of work, North East commentators have been expressing their sympathy for…
7.Dec.09 | Manufacturing
