Read the latest press releases from the UK Manufacturing group at Deloitte, providing an overview of Manufacturing related activities and opinions over the last 18 months.
China remains number one location for manufacturers
28/08/07
Manufacturers are facing a number of pressures on their Chinese operations such as product safety concerns, rising labour costs, increased cost of raw materials and higher inflation.
Motor manufacturers must adapt as company fleets go green
21/08/07
Automotive manufacturers must deliver greener vehicles if they are to cope with future demands from the highly lucrative fleet market.
Manufacturing administrations down by 20%
14/08/07
Latest analysis of administration figures by Deloitte has shown that in the first half of this year there has been a 20% decrease in administrations in the manufacturing sector compared with the same period in 2006.
Manufacturers aware; emerging markets still a risky business?
01/05/07
Manufacturers with operations in the emerging markets are failing to properly assess the risks posed to their business, says Sir Digby Jones, Senior Adviser to Deloitte.
Manufacturers miss out on R&D tax relief
12/02/07
UK manufacturers are missing out on tens of millions of pounds of Research & Development (R&D) tax relief, with many companies not investigating whether their activities qualify for the benefit.
Interest rate hold - relief for manufacturers who have seen 15% increase in administrations
08/02/07
Commenting on the MPC decision to keep rates on hold, Jane Lodge, Manufacturing Industry leader at Deloitte said: "After last month’s surprise hike in rates, the decision to hold rates will come as welcome news to UK manufacturers."
UK Manufacturers could face insolvency crisis
16/01/07
Many small and medium sized manufacturers (SMM) could face insolvency unless they take radical action to deal with their pension deficit, says Deloitte, the business advisory firm.
Deloitte appoints Mike Woodward as partner in Automotive Consulting
09/01/07
Deloitte has hired Mike Woodward as an Automotive Consulting partner in its UK Manufacturing team. He joins from IBM Consulting, where he was Lead Automotive Partner in Europe, and will be working to develop the significant opportunities within the automotive sector.
Deloitte pair recognised as Manufacturing leaders
14/09/06
Jane Lodge, Deloitte’s UK Manufacturing Leader, is one of the UK manufacturing industry’s 50 most influential people according to a survey published by The Manufacturer Magazine. Lodge is one of only two women listed in the ranking, which includes industry leaders, academics, consultants and lobbyists. The ‘Power 50’ was drawn from a shortlist of 150 and Deloitte is the only advisory firm represented on the list.
Manufacturers must innovate to reap rewards in emerging markets
24/07/06
More than half of global manufacturers (56%) expect to substantially grow revenues in emerging markets over the next three years, with nearly three-quarters anticipating significant increases in China. Less than one quarter (23%) are optimistic about prospects in developed markets, according to a new report by business advisory firm Deloitte.
Rise in manufacturing liquidations
05/05/06
The DTI has today released Q1 2006 insolvency figures and full year 2005 data by industry (05/05/06). The data shows total liquidations for the manufacturing industry in England and Wales are up on the year before. Chemical manufacturers have been hardest hit with a 62% rise in insolvencies.
Car manufacturers and dealers must work together to drive sales, says Deloitte report
27/03/06
With almost a fifth of annual UK new car registrations expected in March, the motor industry will be awaiting some positive sales news with baited breath following a steady fall in the market since April 2004 . A new report by business advisory firm Deloitte advises auto manufacturers and their retailers that to sell more cars they need to work more closely together than ever before.
CBI Manufacturing Council appoints Deloitte partner Jane Lodge as a member
20/10/05
The CBI has announced that Jane Lodge, head of the UK manufacturing group at the business advisory firm Deloitte, has been appointed to the CBI’s Manufacturing Council.
