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Conglomerates + corporate style: Halma + Spectris
Two major UK groups, Halma plc and Spectris plc, have adopted a "hands-off" approach over the public image of their subsidiaries: these groups own some most interesting process industry suppliers
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (14 May 2008)
Scottish investment into fuel cell CHP systems
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and the Scottish Enterprise Scottish Co-investment Fund (SCF) have completed their first equity investment deal together, putting GBP750k into Logan Energy
News from Scottish Enterprise ( 1 May 2008)
Innovation Advisory Service shows business growth
The Innovation Advisory Service (IAS) has marked two years at the forefront of innovation management by hosting a National Conference on Open Innovation in Practice at The Royal Society, London
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (28 March 2008)
Sandretto UK plays its part for the Dragon's Den
Technology from Sandretto UK has helped leading moulder PPH to manufacture the award-winning Chocbox electrical connector that recently won financial backing on the Dragons' Den TV programme
News from Sandretto UK (25 March 2008)
GBP35 Million Entrepreneur Challenge for 2008
UK entrepreneurs are set for a GBP35 million interest free investment following the launch of the 2008 Bank of Scotland Corporate GBP35 Million Entrepreneur Challenge, partnering with The Sunday Times
News from Bank of Scotland (20 March 2008)
A welcome for Government commitment to innovation
The Technology Strategy Board is to play a key role in accelerating innovation for the benefit of business, and will publish an overall strategy document soon
News from Technology Strategy Board (19 March 2008)
UK 2008 Budget response from Brookson
Martin Hesketh, MD of Brookson, one of the leading providers of accountancy, tax advice and other support services to contractors, comments on Alistair Darling's maiden Budget
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (17 March 2008)
R+D set to boost with improved tax incentives
The budget gives greater tax incentives to UK R+D - a move set to help bring UK innovation back to this country from low labour-rate countries such as India and China
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (14 March 2008)
'High Value' future for UK manufacturing
Technical background article The future for UK manufacturing lies in adding value and innovating, says Iain Gray, the Technology Strategy Board Chief Executive
News from Technology Strategy Board (15 February 2008)
GBP10M to support the creative UK industries
Small companies will benefit from a GBP10 million investment by the Technology Strategy Board to support innovation across the creative industries in the UK
News from Technology Strategy Board ( 8 February 2008)
Landmark patent victory prompts policy re-think
Technical background article In a test case before the High Court in London, a patent attorney has succeeded in overturning recent changes to the UK IPO policy on computer-implemented inventions
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 6 February 2008)
Government R+D tax relief deadline looming
Alma Consulting Group, Europe's largest R+D tax specialist, is advising UK companies to act now and claim the R+D tax relief they are entitled to before time runs out
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (24 January 2008)
GX Designs designs its future by an acquisition
A leading South Wales-based engineering design business is expanding after acquiring divisions of a hardware and software solutions company with investment from Finance Wales
News from Finance Wales (14 January 2008)
GBP10M for low carbon energy technology research
The Technology Strategy Board is to stimulate improvements in low carbon energy technologies through a GBP10 million investment in collaborative research and development
News from Technology Strategy Board ( 3 January 2008)
East of England Stem Cell Network created
EEDA is providing funding for a new programme of dedicated networking and knowledge transfer activities dedicated to stem cell research and development
News from East Of England Development Agency ( 2 January 2008)
Energy Efficiency student challenge awards
This year the Schneider Electric India 'Energy Efficiency in Innovation Challenge' attracted participation from 47 engineering colleges, and 12 teams with 4 members each qualified to the finals
News from Schneider Electric (20 December 2007)
Investment in new Innovation and Knowledge Centres
Two new 'Innovation and Knowledge Centres' will provide a major boost to the early commercial exploitation of emerging technologies
News from Technology Strategy Board (12 December 2007)
Train to Gain scheme from BusinessLink
Train to Gain, a free service, funded by the UK Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has delivered more efficient processes which has led to one market leader doubling its sales force!
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 3 December 2007)
High value manufacturing gets GBP23M for R+D
The Technology Strategy Board decision to invest GBP23 million in highly innovative collaborative research and development projects in high value manufacturing will benefit the UK R+D efforts
News from Technology Strategy Board ( 3 December 2007)
Arc Energy expands with graduates on KTP scheme
Weld overlay cladding and fabrication specialist Arc Energy Resources has employed two graduates from the University of Exeter under the DTI Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme
News from Arc Energy Resources (13 November 2007)
Refrigerators are the forgotten climate killers
Technical background article A new independent survey confirms that end-of-life fridges are indeed a huge burden on Germany's climate change footprint, with only 37% of CFCs being recovered
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (13 November 2007)
GBP100M to be invested in innovation in the UK
Businesses are invited to submit proposals for collaborative research and development in innovation and new technology, to obtain a share of the GBP100M Technology Strategy Board funding
News from Technology Strategy Board ( 9 November 2007)
Coller IP Management launches one-stop shop for IP
New intellectual property services from Coller IP Management will help engineers, inventors, and investors finance and realise the real value of their intellectual capital
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 9 October 2007)
Just weeks left to apply for Queen's Awards
Top engineering firms have just weeks left in which to apply for the 2008 Queen's Awards for Enterprise - the UK's highest business honour recognising business success
News from Queen's Awards for Enterprise (26 September 2007)
Monition pioneers advanced oil analysis tools
User application article Monition awarded Grant Funding to pioneer the development of innovative semi-intelligent diagnostic tools for high-precision condition monitoring of lubricating and hydraulic transmission oils
News from Monition (14 September 2007)
Discover international opportunities at OE2007
Would you like to maximise your presence during Offshore Europe? Showcase your company's capability? Capitalise on global business opportunities? UKTI can provide you with these opportunities at OE07 Brochure available
News from UK Trade and Investment (27 August 2007)
Linking the supplier to the Supermarket buyer
Barclay Commercial Consulting provides services for suppliers and businesses with great product ideas and brands, helping to source, develop and sell their products to the UK retail market
News from Barclay Commercial Consulting ( 2 August 2007)
Running the Gauntlet 2007 gathers pace
Nearly two hundred of the most ambitious entrepreneurs from the East of England have now risen to the challenge of the EEDA 'Running the Gauntlet' investment competition and education programme
News from East Of England Development Agency (26 July 2007)
Better risk assessment, lower insurance costs
Manufacturers across London and the South East look set to benefit from lower insurance costs as a result of an innovative approach to risk assessment
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - London (25 June 2007)
Polymer Cluster supports innovative development
User application article Assisted by the Polymer Cluster, a revolutionary new device for cleaning paint rollers has been developed by a Wolverhampton company, Washa
News from Polymer Cluster (18 June 2007)
Flagship business event in East of England
Destination Growth 07, the East of England's flagship business event, returns to offer businesses expert advice and ideas on Tuesday 6 November, following its massive success in 2005
News from East Of England Development Agency (18 June 2007)
GBP25M interest-free funding for UK entrepreneurs
Pioneering British entrepreneurs could be in for up to GBP25M in funding following the launch of a unique, high profile national initiative by Bank of Scotland Corporate - the Entrepreneur Challenge
News from Bank of Scotland (18 June 2007)
Over one hundred already running 'The Gauntlet'!
Technical background article More than one hundred entrepreneurs have registered for the award-winning East of England Development Agency 'Running the gauntlet' competition since it launched at the beginning of last month
News from East Of England Development Agency (14 June 2007)
Polymer Cluster puts Spring into local business
The leading UK change agent for local plastics and rubber industry development, the Polymer Cluster for the West Midlands, has published its Spring newsletter
News from Polymer Cluster (13 June 2007)
Are there any great engineers left in the UK?
Brunel, Frank Whittle, Alan Turing, Tim Berners-Lee, Nigel Gresley, Henry Bessemer - Britain can boast some of the best-known engineers as its own: How many great engineers do we have today?
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (29 May 2007)
'Running the Gauntlet' competition offers GBP2M
'Running the Gauntlet', the EEDA investment competition and business education programme has now launched with up to GBP2m on offer for entrepreneurs with investable businesses in the East of England
News from East Of England Development Agency (24 May 2007)
Research funding for novel engine developments
Funding from the East of England Development Agency will accelerate the Camcon USD1.3 million technology programme for development of vehicle engines to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions
News from Camcon Technology (16 May 2007)
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