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Propulsion Development Laboratory at its UK HQ in Essex was opened in February 2024, underpinning the Dunton Campus’ research and development role in delivering Ford’s European electric vehicle plans. The £24 million facility was inaugurated by UK transport minister Anthony Browne MP as part of a site-wide tour and hands-free, feet- free drive of the Ford Mustang Mach-E with BlueCruise. The minister saw EV powertrain components intensively tested with speeds and loads to accelerate levels of wear which customers would incur only after years of vehicle use. Transport minister Anthony Browne MP said: “It’s great to see a commitment to UK Ford expands UK test laboratories
EV development following our ZEV mandate becoming law earlier this year, meaning we have a clear pathway for reducing car and van emissions.”
‘Get It Made’ makes the FT1000 list
London-based SME manufacturing specialist Get It Made has been recognised as
at £486,900 per employee, making it the most productive manufacturing company, which has grown organically since its inception in 2011, with zero venture capital investment Luke Smoothy, Founder of Get It Made said: “We’re enormously proud of the fact that Get It Made is the fourth fastest growing manufacturing company in the UK, as well as the most productive manufacturing business based on turnover per employee. Our success is testament to the team’s hard work, unwavering attention to detail and delivery of bespoke, high-quality outcomes to help us build a loyal and expanding client base. get-it-made.co.uk
one of the FT1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024 following the publication of this year’s list. In the UK, the 723rd ranked company secured the fourth position as the fastest- growing manufacturer, a particularly noteworthy achievement considering the size and rapid expansion of the UK manufacturing sector. It also has significantly fewer employees per £000,000 of turnover,
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