Could presenteeism be as harmful to your business as absenteeism?

Much has been said over the years on the issue of employee absenteeism and its impact on a business’s bottom line, but what about the effec...

Productivity rising for most UK manufacturers – let’s keep it that way

The UK manufacturing sector is thriving, with 64 per cent of companies within the industry enjoying rising productivity levels over the las...

UK productivity increases at fastest rate in four years

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that productivity in the UK rose at its fastest rate for four years dur...

Productivity in British manufacturing at risk due to inadequate maintenance

A new report from Bosch Rexroth has highlighted a worrying approach to maintenance in British manufacturing, which could have serious reper...

Improving efficiency, productivity and profitability in the food and beverage sector

A recent study from Research and Markets revealed that the value of the food and beverage sector is forecast to reach £113.1 billion in 201...

How do variable-speed drives improve productivity?

Variable-speed drives (VSDs) are well known for reducing the energy consumption of electric motor-driven applications. Power usage in pump...

How UK manufacturers are planning to improve productivity

Manufacturers across Britain are preparing to invest in a range of measures to improve productivity, a recent survey has revealed. The rese...

Variable-speed drives enhance productivity as well as energy efficiency

Variable-speed drives are an excellent means of reducing the energy consumption of the motor-driven application they’re connected to. For ...