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1
Oct

National Manufacturing Day 2025 with Actisense

National Manufacturing Day 2025 Thursday 25 September, manufacturers across the UK opened their doors to ...

7
Aug

Made Smarter Great South West - Make the Difference

Made Smarter overview - Whatever you make, make it smarter. Do you want to grow your business ...

5
Aug

Please help Bournemouth University with their bid!

Wouldn't it be great if Bournemouth University had one of the most powerful Microscopes in ...

4
Aug

Maximise Robotic Productivity & Profitability - Loop Technology

Robotmaster is a comprehensive offline programming solution for robots that makes generating robotic pathways quick ...

30
Jul

Help champion South West manufacturing excellence – Share your members’ stories

We’re excited to invite you and your network to get behind the Built in the ...

30
Jul

📈 Business Growth Dorset - upcoming programmes

Business Growth Dorset have launched fully funded programmes for businesses with growth potential across Dorset ...

29
Jul

Amberley Labels - Digital Labels & Packaging Awards Winner

We’re award winners! 🏆 Amberley Labels is proud to have won the Excellence with Toner – ...

28
Jul

international Trade Survey - Please complete this

Dorset Chamber are committed to helping businesses grow and succeed on the global stage. From ...

14
Jul

Call for Final Year Engineering and Product Design Projects | 2025/26

Call for Final Year Engineering and Product Design Projects | 2025/26 Overview As part of our MEng ...

3
Jun

Leader of BCP Council Opens Bournemouth and Poole College’s Advanced Engineering Centre

Bournemouth and Poole College proudly unveiled its state-of-the-art Advanced Engineering Centre on Wednesday, 14 May, ...

22
May

Career pathways for engineering across Dorset - Video Content (please watch and share)

Career pathways for engineering across Dorset Dorset's well-established engineering and manufacturing sector has grown by 14.3% ...

9
Apr

Atlas Elektronik UK Apprentice took on the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Design Challenge - News Feature of the Week!

We're proud to share that last Tuesday, our Mechanical Engineering Apprentice took on the Institution ...

3
Apr

Could your business inspire the next generation?

Could your business inspire the next generation? We’re calling on Dorset businesses to help 11-14 year ...

26
Mar

The Results of the Dorset Chamber NI Survey February 2025

As the voice of Dorset Business, representing hundreds of businesses Dorset Chamber is deeply concerned ...

25
Mar

🏆 Bournemouth & Poole College Wins Prestigious Award - News Feature of the Week!

Bournemouth and Poole College has been named the winner of the ‘Best New Apprenticeship Programme’ ...

24
Feb

Rose Engineering and Construction - News Feature of the Week!

A Multi-Award Winning Construction Company based in Dorset. Established in 1986, Rose Engineering & Construction ...

Industry News

26
Jun

Smart Manufacturing Week is now officially the UK’s largest event for advanced manufacturing and engineering.

We’re incredibly proud to share that Smart Manufacturing Week is now officially the UK’s largest ...

17
Jun

Tackling Electricity Prices For Manufacturers

Make UK's latest report calls for urgent energy reform to rescue British industry from a ...

3
Jun

New day, new tariff: UK steel braced to face new 50% import tax

UK steelmakers are expecting to encounter a new 50% import tax after President Trump hiked ...

22
May

US/UK trade deal and what it means for manufacturing

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have announced a significant US/UK trade ...

9
Apr

Trump’s trade tariffs: what will it mean for UK manufacturers?

(2 April), US President Donald Trump announced a swathe of sweeping trade tariffs on imported ...

4
Apr

The Manufacturer MX Awards are back for 2025! Download your pack here!

Is your journey to manufacturing excellence ready to take center stage? The Manufacturer MX Awards ...

3
Apr

Trump’s trade tariffs: what will it mean for UK manufacturers?

Last night (2 April), US President Donald Trump announced a swathe of sweeping trade tariffs ...

20
Feb

The Quarterly Economic Survey - There has never been a more important time to speak out...

BCC Quarterly Economic Survey There has never been a more important time to speak out… The Quarterly ...

6
Feb

EXECUTIVE SURVEY 2025 A STRATEGY FOR GROWTH – RISK AND OPPORTUNITIES

Executive Survey 2025 Make UK's annual flagship report, published in association with PwC UK, reveals the ...

16
Jan

T Levels: What are they and how are manufacturers benefitting?

What are T Levels? Engineering and Manufacturing T Levels are technical qualifications for young people aged ...

14
Jan

The Manufacturer - 2024 Wrapped Up

As 2024 came to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of milestones, insights, and ...

16
Dec

Guide to Manufacturing CAPA and Quality Managment

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) management is a powerful method, very effective in helping manufacturers ...

16
Dec

UK manufacturing 2024 – a year in pictures

UK manufacturing has had an eventful year. We have seen a change in government, further ...

12
Dec

Now Hiring Understanding and tackling the skills shortage in UK manufacturing

Researched & produced by: This report delves into the biggest challenge facing manufacturing organisations today: the ...

2
Dec

Make UK Backs T Levels Campaign

Make UK Backs T Levels Campaign Unlocking tomorrow’s manufacturing talent, today. Make UK has joined forces with ...

1
Nov

Chancellor promises to ‘invest, invest, invest’ as industry reacts to new government’s first Budget

Share this article: Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Share on facebook Copy Link Today’s first Labour Budget since 2010 ...