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Cast Metals Federation appoints new Chief Executive
The Cast Metals Federation (CMF) has appointed Lee Marshall as its new Chief Executive. Lee brings to the CMF more than a decade of senior leadership...
Downstream manufacturers to foot the bill again warns the CBM, as non-commodity electricity prices set to soar
Downstream manufacturers to foot the bill again warns the CBM, as non-commodity electricity prices set to soar A triple whammy of changes is set to see energy...
Potential steel export restrictions risks collapsing UK metals recycling industry
The industry’s trade association warns that tens of thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity could be endangered The UK metals recycling industry...
Metals duo named in the UK’s Top 100 manufacturing professionals
Two of the metal sector’s biggest supporters have been named in The Top 100 manufacturing professionals in the UK. The Confederation of British Metalforming’s...
Metal stars recognised at the Confederation of British Metalforming Awards
The leading stars of the metal industry were recognised last night, with a Gloucestershire-based manufacturer of vehicle structures for the automotive sector...
BMRA launches sector-specific Fire Prevention Plan Guidance for metal recyclers
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) has today announced the launch of its Metals Recycling Fire Prevention Sector Specific Guidance. The Guidance...
Sheffield Forgemasters secures planning for new facility
Castings and forgings specialist, Sheffield Forgemasters, has been granted planning permission to build a landmark 30,000 m2 machining facility on brownfield...
As a key partner in its net zero ambitions, metal recyclers call on the UK Government to make it easier to do business
Maintaining global exports, cheaper energy, kerbside collections, among the asks directed at Secretaries of State The British Metals Recycling Association...
Industry Minister hosts Steel Strategy roundtable at Sheffield Forgemasters
Industry Minister Sarah Jones has hosted a roundtable to finalise the Government’s upcoming Steel Strategy at Sheffield Forgemasters. Following on from the...
CBM primed to give manufacturers a bigger voice as industry aims to defy economic gloom
A trade body that represents 200 manufacturers has placed a Minister for Manufacturing, greater SME involvement in the Industrial Strategy and ongoing...