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North Devon manufacturer provides ventilator designs

Diamedica (UK) Ltd is playing a critical role in the Government’s efforts to accelerate production of ventilators to support the fight against COVID-19. Update: Diamedica/Plexus partnership mentioned in national news article: Plexus/Diamedica Who are they? Diamedica is an anaesthesia and respiration specialist based in Devon. Plexus is a high-end manufacturing specialist with a base in […]

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Secretary of State: Letter to Manufacturers

COVID19, Economy, Manufacturing / Benjamin Gibbs

Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published a letter to those working in manufacturing. The letter thanks all those who are working in manufacturing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It begins: “At this unprecedented time for the UK I want to pay tribute to you for the work you

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Barnstaple manufacturer making NHS face shields

COVID19, Manufacturing / Benjamin Gibbs

SEA is proud to be contributing to the protection of front-line NHS staff working to combat COVID-19 by 3D printing parts for face shields. In response to an urgent request for volunteers from Solid Print3D, SEA has started production at our Barnstaple site, which has the 3D printing capacity to produce the specific parts needed

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MAKE UK COVID19 Webinar – Furlough

COVID19, Economy, Employment & Skills, Manufacturing / Benjamin Gibbs

MAKE UK presents a breakdown of the governments furlough scheme, including how you can access it for your business, and what questions remain unresolved Watch the webinar recording here:

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Make UK: PPE, PMI figures and COP 26

COVID19, Economy, Manufacturing / Benjamin Gibbs

This week we have seen a fresh call for manufacturers to help with the Government response to coronavirus.

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COVID-19 updates and resources from Make UK

COVID19, Economy, Manufacturing / Benjamin Gibbs

The following information is the latest issued (28-03-20) by Make UK in advice for manufacturers Should businesses stay open? – guidance Make UK have updated our guidance for members who have questions about whether their businesses should remain open. Please find attached a letter we are sending to those members. Please feel free to amend

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Updated COVID-19 Manufacturing FAQs

COVID19, Manufacturing / Benjamin Gibbs

The most up-to-date FAQs from Make UK can be found here: It contains advice based on the government’s announcements and actions to date and continues to be updated regularly. It is a great source of advice for manufacturers looking for guidance on how best to react.

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Urgent help required to make Protective Face Shields for Covid-19 Frontliners

COVID19, Manufacturing, News / Benjamin Gibbs

If you have manufacturing capabilities to work with acrylic or similar, or any of the materials required to produce these full face masks, please get in touch immediately These face masks are urgently needed by the NHS in North Devon and elsewhere. The simple design requires a laser-cut piece of plastic, some foam, and elastic

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The Prime Minister’s Statement – Guidance

COVID19, Economy, Employment & Skills, Manufacturing / Benjamin Gibbs

The following advice is Make UK’s guidance for members based on the Prime Minister’s announcement last night: “Following the Prime Minister’s statement last night the country has been asked to take additional and very significant measures to slow the spread of coronavirus/covid-19. It is vital that manufacturers follow this advice and our sector takes every

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SWMAS COVID-19 support for manufacturers

COVID19, Manufacturing / Benjamin Gibbs

As we all work together to overcome the worst global health crisis in generations, public safety is the primary concern right now. However, COVID-19 will also have a drastic effect on the worldwide economy. We are here to help in any way we can!From protecting your workforce, to utilising available government funding, we have put

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