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D-Day for LDV amid claims jobs will go to China
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LDV was today facing D-Day in its nine-month battle for survival – amid claims that more than 800 West Midland jobs may be sacrificed to China in an MG Rover-style “lift and shift” operation.
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Manufacturing order books depressed for 15th month in a row
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Manufacturers reported depressed order books for the 15th month in a row during August.
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Weststar still in the frame to buy LDV
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Malaysian group Weststar are still in the frame for Birmingham van-maker LDV - and a takeover deal could be sealed within a week.
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Interest-free loans to buy efficient equipment for firms
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Birmingham businesses are being forced to “make do and mend” with old, inefficient equipment as just over half don’t have the cash to upgrade it, according to new research by the Carbon Trust.
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West Bromwich waste management firm follows own advice with expansion
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A West Bromwich waste management firm is all set to carry out a £1 million expansion project and is even making use of concrete blocks made in-house from recycled material.
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MG Rover report missed importance of Dr Qu Li, say Phoenix Four
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The Phoenix Four have hit back at the “salacious tittle-tattle” exposed by the MG Rover inquiry after Chinese businesswoman Qu Li emerged as a potential buyer for LDV.
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Aston Martin launches new Rapide as Gaydon workers return to five-day week
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Midland luxury car firm Aston Martin has blown away the recession blues with the launch of the “world’s most elegant sports car” – the £150,000 Rapide.
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Mini lifts the roof on Roadster Concept car
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A Midland firm has been stealing the limelight at the Frankfurt Motor Show with a new two-seater.
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Lotus returns to Formula One, with help of Far Eastern finance
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The historic marque of Lotus is to return to Formula One for the first time since 1994.
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Former MG Rover consultant Qu Li linked to LDV takeover
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The Chinese ex-lover of shamed Phoenix Four director Nick Stephenson has emerged as a potential takeover bidder for stricken Birmingham van manufacturer LDV.
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Aston Martin launches £150,000 Rapide
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Midland luxury car firm Aston Martin today blew away the recession blues with the launch of the "world’s most elegant sports car" - the £150,000 Rapide.
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Supply chain lessons from demise of MG Rover
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Rachel Eade, operations manager for Accelerate, looks at how the supply chain adapted to the end of production at MG Rover
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Phoenix Four attack MP over threats to sue
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The Phoenix Four have accused Birmingham MP John Hemming of “sour grapes” and “hot air” following threats to sue the former Rover bosses to recover millions of pounds for former workers.
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New fears over Vauxhall jobs
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Fears over the future of thousands of jobs at two Vauxhall plants and thousands more in the supply chain in the West Midlands have intensified after General Motors Europe was taken over.
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Midland company launches anti-terror barrier initiative
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A Midlands company could be set to benefit from multi-billion dollar spending to fight terrorism after developing a new barrier.
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Door handle maker gets a grip on a new anti-bacterial coating
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Door handle-maker Dortrend International has introduced a new anti-bacterial coating on its entire product range.
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Midland firms warned on ventilation systems safety
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Manufacturing firms could face the prospect of production being halted in a crackdown to protect works from dangerous dust and fumes, a West Midlands occupational health expert has warned.
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Jewellery Quarter firm creates special badge in tribute to troops
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Toye Kenning & Spencer, which has manufactured military identity products for more than 320 years, launched the badge at defence and security exhibition DSEi 2009 in London last weekend.
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Gearbox maker Parvalux’s move boosts Midland manufacturers
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Electric motor and gearbox manufacturer Parvalux has moved into new premises in Aston to help it improve services to more than 100 customers across the West Midlands region.
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Just Car Clinics suffers from fewer collisions
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Vehicle crash repair firm Just Car Clinics said revenues came under pressure after reduced road usage resulted in fewer collisions.
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JCB excavators help the waters flow in North East Brazil
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Sixteen JCB excavators made in Staffordshire are playing a pivotal role in helping irrigate and improve residential water supplies to an arid part of North East Brazil.
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Developer St Modwen defends £100,000 payout to MG Rover director
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Regeneration firm St Modwen appointed a top legal team to distance it from dealings with MG Rover after being caught up in a scandal over a £100,000 payment to an MG Rover director.
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Professor David Bailey's reaction to MG Rover collapse report
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Car industry expert Professor David Bailey, of Coventry University Business School, expressed hope that the inquiry may lead to greater accountability and transparency in the business world.
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Ford happy to carry on working with Magna after GM Europe takeover
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Executives at car giant Ford said they are comfortable working with parts supplier Magna International if it takes over part of rival General Motors’ European operation.
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