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UK manufacturing’s era of ‘pragmatically adaptive’ strategy is underway

Tony Hague, CEO of PP Control & Automation (PP C&A), responds to recent survey data from Make UK, in the first of three opinion pieces. In this opening account, he …

Webinar: Blueprint for Better Collaboration

In association with Manufacturing Management, PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague and Richard Spears discuss their blueprint for better collaboration, which has helped accelerate growth, champion the mission to keep …

PP C&A enjoys extra coating with P2i deal extension

A coating technology specialist that protects millions of electronic devices every year has extended its manufacturing outsourcing partnership with PP C&A.

CESPA launch set to fuel the UK’s clean energy systems capability

The Clean Energy Systems Partner Alliance (CESPA) has been formed to boost onshoring manufacturing with six experts in their respective fields coming together to deliver a single source solution for …

Tony Hague responds to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech

In her speech on January 29, 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the UK government’s strategy to stimulate economic growth.

UL508A: Solutions for future readiness

Stefano Muraro of Rockwell Automation explores specific evolutions of UL508A standards and the impact on industrial control panels, highlighting innovative, sustainable solutions.

Entrepreneur UK Feature – 2025: The Year Robots Rule, Sustainability Takes Charge, and Gen-Z Leads the Way

In 2025, UK businesses are poised to undergo significant transformations driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and a heightened focus on sustainability.

A sustainable UL508A control panel

In this guest contribution to the ongoing Sustainability in UL Standards campaign, Phil Murby, UK Commercial Manager at Lutze explores a different approach to the construction of a control panel.

Building a workforce for the green transition

At the heart of the green transformation lies a somewhat critical element: skills. Shock of the New reacts to the 2024 Global Green Skills Report.

National insurance hikes spurn a new burden on manufacturing’s resilience

Tony Hague believes the implications of the Autumn Budget’s NIC hikes will put a burden on a thinning manufacturing resilience after years of global disruptions. But, there is a potential …

The mindful way to wire your UL508A control panel

In this guest contribution to the ongoing Sustainability in UL Standards campaign, Phil Murby’s insights provide practical guidance on aligning control panel wiring practices with sustainability and compliance, offering tangible …

The future of UL508A as a caveat of sustainability trends

As the manufacturing community increasingly leans towards sustainable practices, machine builders and OEMs find themselves at the centre of impact and progress. But there are several caveats to ‘doing the …

The talent gap and leadership transformation should urge UK manufacturers to rethink strategies

Malcolm Condon, HR People Partner is a firm believer that, in order for UK manufacturers to remain competitive, they will need to rethink strategies for bridging the talent gap and …

Embracing a collaborative future in battery innovation

PP Control & Automation is excited to announce its recent membership with Upcell, a network that bridges public institutions, industrials, and universities on a singular platform to transform the future …

PP Plus set to issue ‘commercialisation’ rallying call at Advanced Engineering

PP Plus and its collective of specialists is heading to Advanced Engineering with the aim of helping more UK manufacturers commercialise emerging technologies.