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New Survey Studies U.K. High Tech Manufacturing

Click the image to enlarge and then use the zoom icon to read the results. Among the top line findings of the survey: 75 percent say their business’ current position is positive; 62 percent of exporters foresee an increase in the value of international orders with an average rise of 12.3 percent; and 44 percent expect to increase employee numbers over the next 12 months.

The GE High Tech Manufacturing Index quizzed leaders of U.K. businesses in a range of sectors — automotive, electronics, machinery and general engineering — all of which have technically advanced products or are have substantial R&D programs. While the sector is confident about its 2011 prospects, the respondents were less optimistic about the U.K.’s likely place in global manufacturing rankings in five to ten years — unless barriers to U.K. competitiveness are addressed.

Battery firm creates 50 jobs at testing site

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GE Energy Storage is funding the expansion of two sites in Burton, investing more than £1.7million that will help create more than 50 jobs at its battery research facility in the town.

The London Lecture, with Jeff Immelt, G.E.

Britain's Prince Charles, right, Patron of The Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, sits in the audience with Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO of General Electric, in London, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. Mr Immelt gave a lecture in which he outlined his vision for how businesses can use their influence to address the complex global challenges of the 21st century.

Jeff Immelt, CEO and Chairman of General Electric, delivered the London Lecture of The Prince of Wales’s Business & Sustainability Programme (BSP) on 28 October, 2010. Mr Immelt addressed over 300 guests of the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership’s alumni network, including CEOs, chairmen, senior executives and policy makers.

The Elborne Identity

Mark Elborne

Mark is National Executive for North Europe covering UK, Ireland and the Benelux. In this position, he reports to Nani Beccalli, President & CEO of GE International. His company employs 18,000 people, in 60 locations with 25 manufacturing sites in the UK.

GE Oil & Gas, UK: Exceptional Career Opportunities Available Now!

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This jobcast will feature career opportunities with GE Oil and Gas in the UK. GE Oil and Gas is a global, leading supplier of technology-based equipment and services for the oil and gas industry – from drilling and production equipment to pipeline integrity. GE Oil and Gas offers exceptional development opportunities in an environment where your contributions and welfare are respected and rewarded. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest business leaders in the industry, work with the latest technologies and advance your knowledge and experience in drilling and production.

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