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Now or Never: The Green Revolution is a UK manufacturing opportunity for the ages

The Shock of the New campaign returns, as Tony Hague states that if the UK continues to outsource its green technology production overseas, it risks squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Industrial strategy reaction: Tony Hague

let’s not give hollow words and ear-catching speeches. Instead, let’s invest in a long-term Industrial Strategy that cherishes and cultivates UK innovation and creates stronger links between government, education and …

The safety standards way to unlocking North American markets

European machine builders are increasingly eyeing the lucrative North American market. Ian Knight believes accessing the opportunity depends on your firm’s ability to strategically navigate standards and avoid the pitfalls …

Complex electronics assemblies and box builds finding value in the ESD facility

Sales Director, Garry Myatt talks about the ESD facility at PP Control & Automation, which has become an intrinsic link to the benefits and value-add of its outsourcing strategies.

PP C&A and Jaltek target £4m of new ‘agritech’ business with tie-up

A major new partnership has been signed that will give ‘agritech’ innovators a single point of contact for contract manufacturing and electronics.

Future ‘engineers’ recognised as Design & Make celebrates 5 years of inspiring the next generation

A major competition designed to get more young people involved in manufacturing has recognised the talented engineers of the future.

Make vs Buy: Strategic Decisions for Machine Builders

Tony Hague addresses a critical issue in the manufacturing industry: the ‘make vs buy’ outsourcing debate.

Tony Hague Election 2024 Commentary

The UK general election on July 4th, 2024, resulted in a decisive victory for the Labour Party. Tony Hague, CEO, shares his thoughts on the outcome.

A Blueprint for Better Collaboration

In an exclusive for Zenoot, Richard Spears explores why collaboration is the growth-hack that UK manufacturers should be exploiting more.

Raconteur Feature: Key manifesto takeaways for finance leaders

PP C&A CFO, David Ferriday adds commentary to a piece in Raconteur, frustrated by the lack of business support in any of the major party manifestos.

Manufacturers should act now to achieve strategic independence

Tony Hague, CEO of PP Control & Automation, explores the importance of industry taking destiny into its own hands and why waiting for government to get its act together is …

PP Control & Automation duo named in the UK’s Top 100 manufacturing professionals list

Malcolm Condon and Richard Spears received the prestigious honour last night in front of 250 people at the NEC in Birmingham.

Richard Spears on SMEFocus

Richard Spears, PP Control & Automation (PP C&A) Marketing Manager and the person behind the formation of the PP Plus network joins Christopher Greenough in conversation on SMEFocus.

Protolabs & IMechE release new report on how five years shaped the future of UK manufacturing

In 2019, Protolabs initiated a comprehensive five-year study involving over 700 members of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to gain a deep understanding of the industry’s foundation.

Top Trumps: Performance, Reliability, Flexibility, and Scalability

The ability to adapt and excel in creating complex machinery for original equipment manufacturers and machine builders is an endeavour that matures with strategic partnerships. But an outsourcing provider is …