Press Releases

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 …

Pragmatically adaptive strategy is underway | Part 3: What’s so puzzling about productivity?

Andy Whittaker, Director (General Manager) at PP Control & Automation, responds to the findings of the Make UK Executive Survey by addressing productivity in the current climate of rising operational …

PP Control & Automation backs Newport Girls’ High School for national Young Enterprise success

One of the UK’s leading strategic manufacturing outsourcing specialists has thrown its support behind a Shropshire school vying for national honours.

Pragmatically adaptive strategy is underway | Part 2: Seizing new ground

In the second of a series of responses to Make UK’s Executive Survey, PP Control & Automation’s Richard Spears reveals that manufacturers need to establish new trust in marketers, and …

Express & Star exclusive: If we make the right decisions, why shouldn’t we be optimistic?

In a candid interview with the Express & Star, Tony Hague, CEO of PP Control & Automation, offers a compelling perspective on the future of UK manufacturing. Whilst acknowledging the …

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 …

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.

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.

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 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 …