Rolls-Royce has delivered its 1000th Trent XWB–84, achieving another key milestone for the engine programme. The engine, which will power an Airbus A350-900, was built at the company’s production test facility in Derby. Following its entry into service in 2015, the Trent XWB-84 quickly became the fastest selling large engine of all time. It has now achieved more than 8 million engine flying hours in service with more than 30 operators, demonstrating its versatility and capability by flying a range of different routes, from short-range segments to ultra-long-range flights of more than 18 hours.

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Bentley Motors has announced the company’s biggest-ever intake of trainees for 2022. A phased recruitment drive will see a total of 113 new recruits beginning their careers at the company’s headquarters in Crewe. The successful individuals will take up positions in lean manufacturing, systems and electrical engineering and business management, for example. Additionally, around 20% of the intake will be in digital skills such as software engineering and data science.

Dr Karen Lange, member of the board for HR, says: “The automotive industry is going through unprecedented change; we are transforming and so are those around us. That’s why we’re committed to continuing our focus on our early careers intake and developing the future talent that will help transform our future skills requirements.”

For further information www.bentleycareers.com

Miniature Manufacturing, a machined parts specialist based in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, has installed PSL Datatrack production control software to help the business ensure that it underpins component production with careful workshop scheduling, prompt delivery times and a commitment to full traceability. Owner Phill Wiles now acknowledges that running a workshop was much more difficult prior to having PSL Datatrack and, on reflection, wishes he had invested in the system earlier. “Once installation and training has been conducted by PSL Datatrack, payback on the investment starts pretty much immediately,” he says.

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UK manufacturing’s total order books in November improved to their strongest on record (since 1977), according to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey. The survey of 282 manufacturers also saw export order books at their strongest since March 2019. Output growth in the three months to November remained firm, increasing at a similarly above-average pace to October and September 2021. Manufacturers expect output growth to accelerate in the next three months. Meanwhile, expectations for output price growth in the coming quarter were at their strongest since May 1977.

For further information www.cbi.org.uk

The Government has launched an ambitious new ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’ plan to help businesses across the UK double exports and sell their products around the globe. This 12-point export strategy, published by the Department for International Trade, aims to give businesses the tools they need to become a nation of exporters and reap the benefits of free trade deals. The strategy includes an Export Support Service that offers a one-stop shop for exporting advice, and the launch of a new UK Tradeshow Programme better-tailored to help businesses attend and promote their products around the world.

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