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PP Control & Automation calls for a more practical approach to AI adoption in manufacturing

Ian Knight, Chief Information Officer at PP Control & Automation (PP C&A) challenges the prevailing, often vague narrative around AI adoption and reframes the conversation around a more practical starting …

Manufacturing deal set to help fish vaccination specialist scale-up

A leading aquaculture specialist – that is changing the way fish are vaccinated safely – has signed a major manufacturing deal.

From commentary to conversation: why the UK must move beyond “wait and see” on technology

Recent weeks have brought two important industry moments into sharp focus, concluding that demand for AI and automation is rising, but investment, skills, and long-term thinking must follow.

Strategic outsourcing: where do machine builders start?

Our ideas. Now in audio. This series turns our latest opinion pieces into easy-to-access insights, exploring the real-world challenges facing machine builders and OEMs today. Simple. Practical. On demand. EXPLORE …

PP C&A signals £100m global expansion with new acquisition push

Global expansion is on the agenda for PP Control & Automation after it announced a major acquisition drive.

Pinaki Banerjee named among inaugural Great 100

We are thrilled to announce that Pinaki Banerjee, CEO of PP Control & Automation, has been recognised in the first-ever Great 100 list by Made in Group – a celebration …

Midlands manufacturing experts sign up to ‘VORS’ to target £bn defence, medical and life sciences opportunity

Three Midlands manufacturing and design specialists are joining forces to make the most of a £bn opportunity in medical, life sciences, defence and security.

CEO responds as the Chancellor delivers her Autumn Budget

The Autumn Budget landed yesterday, following an early leak from the OBR, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves setting out a blueprint to strengthen the UK’s manufacturing and industrial base.

The triple threat constraining in-house production

The pressure on OEMs isn’t coming from a single source, it’s coming from all sides. Products are more complex, quality expectations are rising, and skilled labour is harder to find …

Are OEMs losing the innovation game?

In the second of three editorials on the hidden cost of ‘in-house manufacturing’, PP Control & Automation’s Richard Spears, examines how this mindset is creating fragmentation across engineering, operations, and …

The capacity trap and how in-house thinking is slowing OEM growth

In the first of three editorials on the hidden cost of in-house manufacturing, PP Control & Automation’s Richard Spears explores why the model – once a symbol of strength – …

PP C&A eyes acquisition trail with new CEO appointment

One of the UK’s leading manufacturing outsourcing specialists has appointed a new CEO to lead its global expansion.

Cheers! PP C&A raises EBar’s manufacturing capability with new deal

The West Yorkshire company behind the fastest growing automated self-serve drink solutions in the UK is ramping up production after extending its manufacturing partnership with PP Control & Automation.

CEO reaction as government launches new Industrial Strategy

On 23 June 2025, the UK government unveiled a landmark ten‑year Industrial Strategy designed to drive sustainable economic growth, boost investment, and create over 1.1 million skilled jobs.

Design & Make Challenge will address industry’s recent difficulties and its persistent obstacles in a bid to build UK manufacturing competitiveness

There is no escaping the current economic challenges piling up for UK manufacturers, and alongside long-fought growing pains, there’s a heightened need for positive action according to the seven SMEs …

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