A group of engineers abseiled down the side of Stockport's iconic Grade II listed viaduct as Network Rail carries out a £1.1 million restoration of the structure. Last year, Network Rail started the project to remove overgrowing vegetation, clean away graffiti and carry out extensive repairs to … [Read more...]
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Stockport electricity network operator secures £40 million to improve rural electricity supply
Stockport based electricity network operator, Electricity North West, has secured £40 million from Ofgem to fund improvements to the power network in rural areas across the region. Funding for six projects over the next four years aim to enhance the reliability of the power network during adverse … [Read more...]
Transpennine Route Upgrade outlines sustainability successes
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a £10.7 billion rail programme to improve intercity connections between Greater Manchester, Leeds and York, has published a report detailing sustainability achievements from April 2019 to March 2024. The TRU has published its first Sustainable Development … [Read more...]
Closer UK-Saudi ties to bring extra 1,000 jobs to Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is to benefit from a £250 million investment and an extra 1,000 jobs as part of plans to pursue closer UK-Saudi relations. Graphene Innovation Manchester (GIM) is to announce the launch of the world’s first commercial production of graphene-enriched carbon fibre through a … [Read more...]
New alliance to address Greater Manchester electrotechnical skills shortages
Education providers, trade bodies, businesses, local government and the city-region's Chamber of Commerce are partnering on work to address the electrotechnical skills shortages in Greater Manchester. The Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance comprises electrical businesses, education … [Read more...]
Over half of UK businesses prioritising international trade to drive growth, finds Santander research
Over half (52%) of UK businesses are prioritising international trade in their plans for growth according to research by high street bank, Santander. The bank's Santander Trade Barometer has recorded a 5% rise in businesses looking to reach new overseas customers as a growth driver compared to in … [Read more...]
Acquisitions drive turnover growth for Stockport utilities contractor
Stockport headquartered utilities contractor, OCU Group, has reported annual turnover growth of 34% following a string of acquisitions. The firm has seen revenue across the group exceed £610 million for the year ending 30th April 2024, with its recent acquisition of RJ McLeod in June forecast to … [Read more...]
£500,000 innovation funding awarded to Stockport electricity network operator
Stockport-based electricity network operator, Electricity North West, has secured £500,000 in innovation funding to support a project to reduce the impact of air conditioning use on electricity demand. The 'CoolDown' project has received the funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund, an Ofgem … [Read more...]
Stockport business LED celebrates 40th anniversary with record-breaking turnover and new offering to support Manchester’s social housing plans
Stockport-based electrical wholesaler, LED (Lancashire Electrical Distributors Ltd), is marking 40 years of business with ambitious plans to strengthen its sustainable and social housing expertise and diversify the product range. This next phase for LED is being spearheaded by new leadership, who … [Read more...]
Water industry engineering consultancy acquired by Stockport utilities group
An design and engineering consultancy supplying the water industry has become the latest acquisition for Stockport headquartered utilities contractor, OCU Group. Based in London and the South East, Purestream provides water and wastewater engineering, design, and consultancy services. Its … [Read more...]
£700,000 investment in Stockport power infrastructure gets underway
Stockport-based power network operator, Electricity North West, has begun work on a £700,000 project to improve the electricity grid in the borough. The business' engineers are laying ducts across a 2 km stretch of the network as part of a proactive upgrade for homes and businesses in Heaton … [Read more...]
Danish group acquires Stockport HVAC business
Stockport heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) business, Gradwood, has been sold to Danish investors, IPO Capital Group, for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1966, Gradwood provide Industrial Heating, Workshop Heating, Air Conditioning and Smoke Ventilation systems and maintenance … [Read more...]
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