Frank Dudley Ltd (FDL) identified 2015 as the year that the automotive industry gained momentum. With Jaguar Land RoverÂs record year, apprenticeships finally being supported and profitability overall in the manufacturing industry increased, who can argue?
It was also the year that we saw the positive movement to support female engineers, leaders and entrepreneurs.
FDL Chairlady, Jill Dudley-Toole said: ÂWomen used to be considered as, cleaners, operators and office staff in Manufacturing. No man would let us lift heavy weights or recognise our intelligence for engineering. That has all changed over the last ten years, it is great to see so many females in manufacturing. There are now so many females challenging for leadership roles and both sexes working as a team for the benefit of UK Manufacturing. READ MORE