Now, more than ever, it is vital that SME manufacturers are able to communicate their business needs. This is your chance to make your voice heard! SPECIAL FOCUS – COVID-19 CONTINGENCY PLANS As the worst public health crisis in a generation, there is no doubt that COVID-19 will also have a drastic effect on the […]
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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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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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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 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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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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A recording of the webinar that Make UK delivered this morning (23rd March) is available here
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The following statement has been published on the Make UK website following the Chancellor’s announcements to protect workers: 20/03/2020 Commenting on the latest financial measures announced by the Chancellor, Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive of Make UK, the manufacturer’s organisation, said: “The Government has taken a decisive step today and we applaud the Prime Minister and
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Call for businesses to help make NHS ventilators The government is looking for businesses who can support in the supply of ventilators and ventilator components across the UK as part of our response to COVID-19. As well as manufacturers, we are looking for businesses with the following skills: design/specification rapid prototyping contract/product assembly certification/regulation/testing logistics
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Make UK are working very closely with Government, at a senior level, on the response to Covid-19. Our asks for Government are measures that build on the budget provisions to protect industry. Specifically focusing on cash flow challenges, helping businesses meet financial obligations and avoid lay-offs as far as possible, for example delaying the VAT
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