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...]
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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...]
New Energy Innovation Agency launches to drive progress towards net zero
The Energy Innovation Agency is set to launch in Greater Manchester at the end of April to support organisations in the city-region find innovative solutions to the challenges of achieving net zero carbon emissions. The organisation, which will launch at an event at Manchester's Circle Square … [Read more...]
Rail company makes final call for engineering apprenticeship applicants
Rail company, Northern, has made a final call to apply to join its engineering apprenticeship programme before applications close on 13th March. The rail company employs 300 apprentices across its depots and offices in the North of England, including in Greater Manchester where Northern is … [Read more...]
Power network operator publishes £1.8 billion plans for Net Zero
Power network operator, Stockport and Warrington based Electricity North West, has published its plans to lead the region towards Net Zero carbon emissions. Electricity North West's plans will see £1.8 billion of investment into infrastructure between 2023 and 2028 to ensure the region's network … [Read more...]
Further 45 jobs created at Stockport manufacturer
Stockport manufacturer and supplier of military equipment, WFEL, is creating a further 45 jobs to meet continued overseas and domestic demand. The new roles will support the precision engineering and manufacture of military bridges from WFEL's Heaton Chapel facility, and which are sold to over 40 … [Read more...]
MAN Energy Solutions confirms world-first LAES CRYOBattery project
MAN Energy Solutions has formally signed a contract to provide its LAES turbomachinery solution to Highview Power’s CRYOBattery facility. The signing took place at Highview’s London offices and follows on the agreement previously reached by the companies in April 2021. Highview, a global leader … [Read more...]
MAN Energy Solutions to partner on Manchester liquid-air energy storage project
The world's largest liquid-air energy storage project is set to benefit from turbomachinery supplied by Hazel Grove-headquartered MAN Energy Solutions UK. Highview Power, a global leader in long duration energy storage solutions, has selected MAN Energy Solutions to partner on its CRYOBattery … [Read more...]
Stockport aviation group acquired in MBO
Stockport headquartered aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul company, Aeroco Group, has announced it has been acquired via a management buyout (MBO) by its senior leadership. The new management owners, Chief Executive Jonathan Bird and Managing Director Tony Lewin, acquired the group in a … [Read more...]
Former Thales apprentice named Young Manager of the Year in regional awards
A former apprentice from Cheadle engineering firm, Thales, has been named Young Manager of the Year in the 2021 Made in Manchester Awards. Software Engineering Manager, Nadia Johnson (pictured), joined Thales as an apprentice, and now leads a team of 22 engineers, developing software for advanced … [Read more...]
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