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A Solihull-based executive recruitment firm specialising in the energy sector is hoping its recent move to new offices will help it meet a spike in demand for talent thanks to the government’s ambitious climate targets.



Harrison Bridge, which helps fill roles for energy and utility organisations in the UK and abroad, has recently moved to Blythe Valley Innovation Centre – owned by Solihull Council and managed by the University of Warwick Science Park.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is taking a step towards modernising its manufacturing with the introduction of Ericsson Private 5G at its Solihull plant



The new technology will help improve the production of Range Rover vehicles by supporting key systems like IoT sensors, vision technology and production tools.



By replacing outdated wired networks with Ericsson’s fast, secure 5G, JLR can now support IoT devices, AI, and automation and is even looking into using automated guided vehicles (AGVs).