Show me the money!

Article Abstract:

The innovative nature of UK engineering is being seriously endangered by the consistent bullying tactics of large firms towards smaller, cash-dependent companies. The engineering industry should try to nurture smaller firm by offering advantageous payment schemes which allow smaller firms the opportunity to invest much needed capital. Payments to small firms will be subjected to interest charges after a new ruling has been introduced by the government to help the corner stone of UK engineering.

United Kingdom, Laws, regulations and rules, Finance, Column, Small business, Collection (Accounting)

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Putting on the squeeze

Article Abstract:

Computer aided design software has been designed to help plastics engineers make extrusion plastics. The software package Diecalc forecasts die swell and die shape for plastic products manufacture. Diecalc is designed as a multi-user system for personal computers and contains a materials database for plastics analysis. It allows the user to set up processing conditions and material characteristics before the die swell is predicted and is very cost-effective.

Software, Plastics industry, Plastics, Computer-aided design, Computer aided design

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Recession busters

Article Abstract:

Figures from the Confederation of British Industry for third quarter 1998 show the fastest fall in export orders since 1986, with 51% of the 1,013 companies participating in the survey feeling less confident about the business climate than previously. Many managers say the blame lies with the government's decision to hand over control of interest rates to the Bank of England.

Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Economic policy, Surveys, Confederation of British Industry

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