EEF MANIFESTO PUSHES FOR GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT
Britain could build on its position as a modern manufacturing powerhouse if the newly-elected Government commits to a long-term, ambitious industrial strategy, says EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation in its recently published manifesto. In the manifesto, ‘Making the Future, Making
Britain Great’, EEF is urging a new Government to use the opportunity to fully commit to a comprehensive industrial strategy, building on the momentum created by the surge in manufacturing performance in recent data including GDP and PMI figures. However, EEF’s chief executive, Terry Scuoler,
warned that Brexit risked swamping plans to boost economic growth, and failure to reach agreement on a comprehensive trade deal with the EU could scupper manufacturers’ ambitions. Setting out the organisation’s key aims for a
new Government, EEF calls for: · A comprehensive industrial strategy to boost economic growth and social wellbeing across the UK driven by the office of the Prime Minister with all Government departments accountable for delivery · An ambitious Brexit deal that retains the
benefits of the single market and enables seamless trade between Britain and the EU with minimal cost to business · A new immigration system giving employers
the ability to manage work permits ensuring they have access to the people and skills they need · A boost for innovation, enhancing research and development incentives and making a solid commitment to improve digital technology, including the expansion of fast broadband · A clear commitment to deliver the third
runway at Heathrow and improve road and rail links · An extension of devolution deals across
England with a focus on improving transport links · A renewed commitment to reduce
regulatory cost on business including an enhanced role for the Regulatory Policy Committee Scuoler said: “Whatever deal we eventually
achieve with the EU, it must lead to a realistic and supportive trading relationship.”
www.eef.org.uk
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JOINT PILOT PLANT FOR IIoT LAUNCHED
Honeywell Process Solutions and SKF have launched a joint pilot project aimed at developing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. The pilot project, at a copper mine in Latin America, aims to create a digital standard for improved machine efficiency, reliability and competitiveness for industrial customers. As part of the pilot project, SKF’s expertise
in bearings, lubrication and condition monitoring will be combined with Honeywell’s capabilities in data consolidation and software development. The project’s ambition is the joint development of a user- friendly digital ecosystem that captures and analyses large amounts of data from a plant operator’s machinery. Based on the analysis of this data, operators will be able to determine methods to reduce or even eliminate manufacturing inefficiencies and unplanned down-time. Alrik Danielson, President and CEO, SKF,
said: “The number of potential data collection points in a modern factory is increasing exponentially, but this data will only generate value for operators if it is analysed and acted upon to improve a machine’s performance and profitability. Our collaboration with Honeywell will make this possible.”
Shree Dandekar, Vice President and
General Manager, Honeywell Connected Plant, said: “Leveraging the IIoT gives manufacturers real-time access to operating information from an incrementally larger data-set across not only one site or plant, but across an entire enterprise. By creating an ecosystem of software and hardware manufacturers with unmatched domain experience, we will be able to better understand the risks and demands on the operating units and ultimately provide a higher level outcome for our customers.”
www.skf.com
Emerson has announced it has completed the purchase of MYNAH Technologies, a long-time Emerson alliance partner and a provider of dynamic simulation and operator training software. MYNAH’s solutions enable plant engineers and technicians to test and improve process control strategies and train plant operators in offline, real-world scenarios before implementing them in live production. The addition of MYNAH will help support Emerson Automation Solutions and its Operational Certainty programme designed to help industrial companies achieve top performance. “Adding MYNAH’s simulation software and
expertise allows us to provide customers with more advanced process simulation and training solutions. This will help improve plant performance, safety and profitability by allowing them to fully optimise their human and automation resources,” said Jamie Froedge, president, Process Systems and Solutions, Emerson Automation Solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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One of the UK’s biggest manufacturing exporters has urged the next Government to work in partnership with industry. Only by doing this, can growth happen in all parts of the UK according to the chemical industry. The ‘manifesto’ of Britain’s chemical and
pharmaceutical industry published by the Chemical Industries Association calls for action across a range of policy areas such as industrial strategy, energy, climate change, skills, trade, science & innovation and employment. There is also a demand for action on the regulatory environment. Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Association, stated:
“We will be using the document to meet with Government and the Opposition after the General Election as well as talking to all the parties during the campaign. Brexit is of course an issue but there is so much more we need Government to address through an effective industrial strategy in order to deliver growth in all parts of the UK.”
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