The UK government has announced the launch of a new degree apprenticeship in space engineering to offer more opportunities for people to enter the sector. The Level 6 Space Systems degree apprenticeship programme will create new opportunities with aerospace companies, space agencies, research … [Read more...]
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Further acquisition for Stockport utilities group
Stockport-based specialist utilities sector contractor, OCU Group, has announced its acquisition of electrical engineering business, Hornbill Group. Based in Neath, South Wales, Hornbill is accredited by the National Electricity Registration Scheme and specialises in designing and building … [Read more...]
Handforth firm among North-west businesses recognised with King’s Award for Enterprise
Handforth-based IntegratedAIR Systems was among the 148 businesses across the country to be recognised with a King's Award for Enterprise. The North-west saw 16 winners named across all four categories – Promoting Opportunity, Sustainable Development, Innovation and International Trade. This … [Read more...]
First-of-its-kind electricity system developed in the North-west to be rolled out nationally
A first-of-its-kind electricity system pioneered by Stockport based Electricity North West is set to be rolled-out nationwide, potentially saving energy customers £1 billion a year. Developed by regional electricity network operator, Electricity North West, the system known as CLASS, helps … [Read more...]
New programme announced to support more women into STEM careers
A new £150,000 government initiative has been announced to support more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) based careers. The scheme will be run by Women Returners and STEM Returners and will target those who have taken lengthy career breaks to care for others. The … [Read more...]
Further Skills Bootcamps launched to support Greater Manchester manufacturing sector
GMCA has awarded £548,000 funding to three training providers to expand the DfE-backed Skills Bootcamps programmes to Greater Manchester's manufacturing sector. While the city-region has a long tradition of manufacturing, skills intelligence has identified local employers are increasingly facing … [Read more...]
Stockport utilities contractor announces senior hires
Stockport based utilities contractor, OCU Group, has announced a series of recent hires to strengthen its senior leadership team. The Group, which is behind O'Connor Utilities and Instalcom, has bolstered its top table to drive ongoing growth ambitions at the firm. The new hires follow the … [Read more...]
Multi-million pound investment planned to protect North West electricity infrastructure this winter
Power grid operator, Stockport and Warrington-based Electricity North West, has announced a multi-million pound programme of investment to protect the region's network this winter. Following disruption across rural parts of Northern England last winter during Storm Arwen and other severe storms, … [Read more...]
Space sector start-ups generate £9 million boost following government accelerator scheme
Space sector start-ups that have taken part in a government backed accelerator programme have generated £9 million in investment and created 80 new jobs across the country. The reveal follows the government's backing of the UK space sector earlier this year with the creation of the North West … [Read more...]
North West Space Cluster to boost region’s role in multi-billion pound UK space sector
The North-west has been confirmed as a strategic component of the UK's multi-billion pound space sector, with a dedicated North West Space Cluster formally launched in the region. Led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), alongside a consortium of key regional, national and … [Read more...]
Energy efficient heating specialist targets £1.3 million revenue
A Cheadle Heath based business is targeting revenues of £1.3 million as it launches a new more energy efficient heating product for our homes. Stockport-based Enviroheat HET are set to launch a new hot water cylinder design, the EconoCylinder, that reduced the electricity needed to heat water in … [Read more...]
Air compressor specialists celebrate 40 years trading
Stockport based air compressor distributors, ACE Compressors, celebrated their 40th anniversary on 1st March. The milestone anniversary for the firm marks 40 years since the business was formed in 1982, by three partners working out of a terraced house in Stockport. Two years later, the business … [Read more...]
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