The Manufacturers’ Organisation (EEF)
EEF Future Manufacturing Awards 2018 National winners announced
The plastic industry comes up trumps with numerous wins this year. Read more
Extension to Brexit transition period now “vital” says EEF Chief
The Chief Executive of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has said that it is “vital” that an extension to the transition period following next year’s exit from the European Union is agreed. Read more
EEF calls for emergency summit to rescue apprenticeships
The manufacturer's organisation EEF has issued a report heavily criticiseing the implementation of the Apprenticeship Levy, as it called for drastic changes to the scheme. Read more
EEF 2018: UK Manufacturing industry is an economic “bright spot”
Following an unprecedented year of UK political upheaval, the EEF annual conference painted a picture of a sector preparing for change, looking to capitalise on opportunity and facing up the challenges ahead. Read more
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EEF wins at European Association Awards 2018
EEF has been awarded Best National Association at the European Association Awards 2018. Read more
Plastics and rubber industries see greatest pay increase in 2017
The UK plastics, rubber and chemicals sector saw the greatest increase in pay across all roles, according to a new report from the EEF. Read more
Government failing to fix skills shortage as apprentices level falls by over a quarter
The level of new apprentices starting courses in the UK rose slightly over 2017, but dropped 27 per cent from the start of the last academic year. Read more
Factory managers anticipate growing markets over 2018, finds EEF survey
Higher orders and increased productivity are predicted by Britain's manufacturing executives, despite major worries over trade talks and cyber-crime. Read more
UK manufacturers end Q4 in festive spirit following continued demand
The UK’s manufacturers are ending 2017 on a high, with positive expectation for the year ahead, according to the latest survey from the EEF and BDO. Read more
Stephen Phipson joins EEF as new Chief Executive
As Terry Scuoler steps down from the tiller at EEF, the manufacturers' organisation has welcomed Stephen Phipson as its new leader. Read more
“The industrial strategy couldn’t be more important” says EEF CEO
The CEO of the EEF has said that the industrial strategy couldn’t be more important when it comes to the future of the UK manufacturing industry. Read more
EEF CEO appointed Chair of Institute of Export
Chair of the manufacturers' association Terry Scuoler moves on to leading the Institute of Export and International Trade. Read more
EEF division NDI announce conference and dinner at Alderley Edge
Registration is open for an event featuring industry leaders of space and aviation industries. Read more
Britain up in manufacturing rankings, says EEF
A table of the world's largest economies buy manufacturing output has placed the UK eighth, as its manufacturing sector grows to overtake France. Read more
Exports go from strength to strength finds EEF/BDO survey
Buoyant conditions abroad cover fears over UK economy Read more
Stephen Phipson succeeds Terry Scuoler as EEF Head
The Manufacturer's organisation EEF has announced the CEO to succeed Terry Scuoler. Read more
Industry calls for clarity on EU workers, EEF survey shows looming recruitment crunch
Damage to competitiveness without access to skills, warns EEF. Read more
EEF poll finds appeal for industrial strategy
New EEF Policy Digest calls for government to fill in industrial strategy gaps to back ambition of public and manufacturing Read more
Factory output level rises as exports surge
Export upswell hauls factory output to speedy growth, as Markit’s factory PMI result finds order levels up by a point. Read more
Industry reps react to Repeal Bill
Peak bodies for the chemicals and manufacturing industries have called for consultation with business, and more time for Parliament to assess the proposed transfer of European laws to Britain. Read more