Web portal unveiled for UK manufacturers

NEWS An Internet portal dedicated to the UK's manufacturing industry has launched with the aim of helping companies to make the most of ebusiness. e4man.com is initially targeted at the 17,000 manufacturers in London and the South East, but will expand to include the rest of the country in the next few months. Users pay an annual subscription fee for access to a virtual trade show containing details of suppliers and partners, and information on ebusiness tools and strategy.