Logistics, Process, Regulations
February 3, 2021
Via: Industry TodayThe UK’s complete exit from the EU has been marked by mass confusion. Businesses of all sizes are struggling to grapple with the post-Brexit rules. The haulage industry is at the sharp end of this. With that in mind, Walker […]
December 30, 2020
Via: Automotive NewsUK carmakers offered faint praise for the country’s Brexit deal while warning border chaos will be unavoidable unless governments allow more time to meet new customs-related administrative requirements. The accord reached last week with the European Union largely addresses the […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle
November 13, 2019
Via: ReutersThe company had earlier said it chose a location near Berlin for a new design centre and plant to make batteries, powertrains and vehicles, offering a major boost to the German capital. Berlin’s minister in charge of economic affairs, Ramona […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle, Process, Production
November 11, 2019
Via: Automotive NewsLONDON — Jaguar Land Rover’s Brexit-related production shutdown at its UK plants will leave the automaker short of cars to sell in its current financial quarter. The week-long shutdown, which started Nov. 4, was planned to offset any potential disruption […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle, Process, Production
October 2, 2019
Via: Automotive NewsProduction of the Juke could move from Sunderland to a Nissan plant outside of the U.K., Bloomberg reported. Nissan will consider moving production of its crossover utility vehicles outside the U.K. if the country leaves the European Union without a […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle, Regulations
September 26, 2019
Via: Automotive NewsGAYDON, England — Jaguar Land Rover will halt production at its British factories for a week in November, joining BMW and Toyota in plans to help mitigate any immediate disruption from a no-deal Brexit. CEO Ralf Speth said JLR had […]
Logistics, Process, Regulations
April 10, 2019
Via: Industry WeekU.K. manufacturers and their counterparts across the European Union said they’re “woefully” unprepared for a no-deal Brexit and called on the bloc to avoid Britain leaving without an agreement. “Neither the EU nor the U.K. are ready, and as a […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle
March 5, 2019
Via: ReutersBritain, the world’s fifth-largest economy, is due to leave the EU on March 29 but an agreement between London and Brussels has been rejected by UK lawmakers leaving open the possibility of a chaotic exit that could hit trade. One […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle
February 13, 2019
Via: Industry WeekFord Motor Co. (IW 500/3) warned of dire consequences for U.K. factories employing more than 7,000 people if British politicians fail to agree on a plan to avert a no-deal split from the European Union. While cautioning that it has […]
December 3, 2018
Via: Manufacturing GlobalThe ever-changing manufacturing industry requires flexibility and an open mind to face both the current challenges and those that the future brings. With the uncertainty of Brexit, this becomes more apparent as companies must reassess their financial management and adoption […]
September 15, 2017
Via: The New York TimesDonald J. Trump’s electoral victory, Brexit and the growing prominence of anti-trade and anti-immigration far-right political parties in Europe appear closely linked in timing and motivation. Some have interpreted this to mean that Trump voters and supporters of far-right parties […]
June 9, 2017
Via: Manufacturing GlobalAs previously reported, the EEF has released its most recent findings to conclude that professionals are holding a very positive outlook for the manufacturing sector in the second quarter of this year. There is currently quite a buzz within the industry, […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas
January 26, 2017
Via: Manufacturing MattersIt’s a disruptive time in aerospace and defense, and this disruption is coming from both inside and outside the industry. Here’s a look at some key factors that may impact A&D manufacturers in 2017. Regulatory uncertainty. With Brexit in the […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle
June 30, 2016
Via: Automotive NewsIt is too soon to measure the impact of the British vote to leave the EU on General Motors, but the decision will likely not have much effect on the company in its home market, GM’s chief economist said on […]