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MAN Energy Solutions Publish ‘way in’ to UK Operation

MAN Energy Solutions UK launches its first Annual publication The idea of this new Annual is to provide a ‘way in’ to MAN Energy Solutions in the UK. It covers all the divisions and sites, describes (in non-technical data) what we do and where we do it and provides direct e-mail contact … [Read more...]

100th apprentice for Manchester Airport transformation programme

Manchester Airport’s £1bn transformation programme has celebrated its latest milestone as it welcomed its 100th apprentice onto the project. With just four weeks until the first phase of the development opens to passengers, Ross Wainwright, 24, from Stoke, joined the scheme to work for R&H … [Read more...]

Local: Stockport’s Great Leap Forward, what’s next?

A £1bn investment programme is driving Stockport's great leap forward. Stockport's largest commercial landlord, Orbit Developments, is hosting an event in association with The Business Desk to look at what's next for the town? Stockport has undergone an impressive resurgence over the past 5 years … [Read more...]

Local: Stockport Company Reports Record Year

A local structural and civil engineering consultancy has reported that 2018 was a record year for the Compstall-based company, in which it surpassed all previous records for the volume of work which it had handled. Rhodes & Partners offers a wide range of professional services for both small … [Read more...]

Dow to move UK headquarters to Cheadle Royal

Dow is set to open its new UK & Ireland headquarters at Cheadle Royal Business Park in Stockport. The global science solutions provider has pre-let a two-floor, 26,037 sq. ft. self-contained unit to house its national management team, technical and sales office, and a product research and … [Read more...]

HS2 Launches Consultation on Northern Extension

Plans for the development of Britain’s new high speed railway between the Midlands and the North moved a step closer today, as HS2 Ltd revealed more detailed design proposals. HS2 destinations on the Phase 2b route between the midlands and the north are set to benefit significantly from the jobs … [Read more...]

Stockport firm WFEL completes £53m Australian Army project

Stockport based WFEL, a world leader in tactical military bridge systems, has completed a £53m contract to supply the Australian Army with vital logistics equipment. The bridges will be used in combat situations providing rapidly-deployable temporary infrastructure ensuring vital equipment and … [Read more...]

Meet the Buyer from Stockport, Rochdale, Trafford and Tameside

Meet the Buyer is returning in November, connecting local suppliers with buyers across Rochdale, Stockport, Trafford and Tameside. Meet the Buyer takes place in Rochdale on Thursday 22nd November giving Stockport suppliers the opportunity to promote their goods and services to buyers acting on … [Read more...]

MAN Diesel & Turbo make radical change with new name

MAN Diesel & Turbo has made the most radical change in the company's history and changed its name to MAN Energy Solutions as it embarks on a successful future with new energy. On August 1st, MAN Turbo and Diesel UK aligned with the global re-positioning of the group to become MAN Energy … [Read more...]

Book now for Venturefest North West

Venturefest North West, the region’s annual innovation event, is returning for its 5th and biggest year yet, when it arrives at Manchester Central on 13 September. Run by GC Business Growth Hub working with regional partners, Venturefest North West brings together the region’s innovators, … [Read more...]

Contractor awarded £67m M56 Smart motorway

Galliford Try has been awarded a £67m contract by Highways England to design and construct the M56 Smart motorway scheme between junctions 6 and 8 to the west of Manchester Airport. Works on the M56 Smart motorway scheme include upgrading pavements, barriers and drainage as well as installation of … [Read more...]