As the aerospace industry turns to new materials like titanium and car makers shrink engines to boost efficiency, they provide machine-tool makers with new markets.
DG's Mr Thiemann has been instrumental in centralising the mutual banks' asset-management, payments and securities businesses, which should boost efficiency and reduce problems at outlying banks.
Energy Secretary Ed Davey should ramp up the efficiency of our energy system and invest in home-grown renewable energy to boost the economy and reduce consumers' exposure to rocketing gas prices.