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JLR are flying the flag for British manufacturing


Jaguar Land Rover has once again been named the largest automotive manufacturer in Britain, accounting for more than 30 per cent of all domestic car production last year. The news follows an announcement from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) that UK car manufacturers set a new record in 2016, producing 1,727,471 vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover’s three


vehicle manufacturing plants in Liverpool and the West Midlands increased the company’s UK production output eight per cent over the previous year to 544,401. The latest figures further


demonstrate the dramatic transformation undergone by Jaguar Land Rover, which has increased production from its British plants by more than 240 per cent since 2009, when total annual production stood at 158,000 units. Andy Goss, Jaguar Land Rover


global sales director, said: “Jaguar Land Rover has once again shown that investment in new models,


New master at Assay Office


Birmingham Assay Office has a new assay master, who will take up his post in early April. Doug Henry


(pictured) will also be assuming sole responsibility for the role of chief executive, a post he currently shares with Stella Layton. Mr Henry successfully project-


Best of British: Jag workers celebrate their best selling status


skills and advanced technology are critically important to ensure Britain has a thriving automotive industry - even in the face of current uncertainty. “To be the UK’s largest


automotive business once again is a tremendous achievement. We are proud to call ourselves a British company and are committed to ensuring manufacturing remains the backbone of the British economy.”


The company’s record year was


driven by its unrelenting investment plan, with 15 all-new and significantly enhanced models hitting the market. The Jaguar F-PACE - the brand’s


highest-volume model - propelled Jaguar production forward by 67 per cent, while the Range Rover Evoque, regained the position of Land Rover’s highest-volume car following the introduction of the Convertible.


managed the relocation of the Assay Office to new premises in Moreton Street, almost two years ago. He has subsequently led the management of the Indian off- shore sub-office, and continues to support the development of quality management processes and bespoke management systems. Mr Henry spent more than 20


years as managing director of specialist manufacturing engineering companies in various sectors throughout the world. He has also established and managed sales and service operations throughout Europe and North America. Outgoing Stella Layton, the


outgoing CEO intends to retain close links with the jewellery trade by providing independent consultancy to it.


Carter Synergy is a National & Pan European provider of mechanical, electrical services, developed from over sixty years in core manufacturing, installation & servicing of HVAC&R building services equipment. From concept through to design, project management, plant manufacture, installation, commissioning, service and maintenance, we provide an all-encompassing, turnkey package, to meet with our clients’ requirements.


Carter Synergy experience & expertise creates value through a focus on innovation, environmental concerns, and strategic client partnerships. Carter Synergy provide fully integrated “bundled” services’ solutions, establishing “asset stewardship” benefits for our customers, through an individual, regional or “Multi-National” platform. Carter Synergy promote industry leading proportions of “self-performed” technical service. “Total Cost of Ownership” solutions are consistently delivered within critical business environments across multiple sectors, such as (yet not limited to) logistics & distribution, transportation, health, property management, retail, pharmaceutical, utilities, defence, education, aeronautical, marine, R&D & manufacturing.


Our highly skilled mobile & resident teams, utilise the latest technology, ensuring our client’s equipment functions effectively and efficiently. We aim to reduce cost & ensure maximum life cycle through asset performance. “Functionality” coupled with “availability” are mainstays of our "Quality, Cost, Delivery" business principles. Clientele with core activity “risk” turn to Carter Synergy to underpin their estate, to ensure an “asset stewardship” approach; that supports their primary trading infrastructure.


Our Key Account and Service Managers provide Integrated Asset Management Reports & Capital Investment and Project Management updates. Directly employed Help Desk operations provide an industry leading “managed data” communication conduit between service provider & purchaser 365/24/7. Over 350 self delivering multi-skilled engineers are equipped with mobile technology, which enables field response in-line with agreed service levels.


As an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) we blend our design & build expertise with traditionally separate “service principles” to deliver a truly turnkey service, that underpins our “total cost of ownership” ethos.


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