Greater Manchester Chamber is hosting the North West Heathrow Business Summit in partnership with Heathrow. The Heathrow Business Summit is a unique opportunity for SMEs to connect and trade face to face with Heathrow’s supply chain and connect to growth opportunities locally, nationally and … [Read more...]
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Emirates Appoints a New Head for UK
Emirates, who operate three flights a day to Manchester Airport, has announced the appointment of Richard Jewsbury as the new Divisional Vice President of the UK from 1 April 2018. Mr Jewsbury will take over from Laurie Berryman, who retires from the airline on 31 March. In his role, Richard will … [Read more...]
North West Economy boosted by direct Manchester to China flights
The North West economy has been boosted by the increase in direct flights between Manchester Airport and China. The Department for Transport has announced there will be a 50% increase in the number of permitted weekly flights, from 100 to 150. And the creation of extra capacity is aimed at … [Read more...]
Chinese Tourists set to boost region’s Christmas retail sales
Direct flights between Hong Kong and Beijing to Manchester Airport are bringing Chinese tourists to the region providing a boost to the North West economy as visitors, shoppers and football fans descend for the Far East. More than 22,000 Chinese tourists are set to visit the region in the run up … [Read more...]
MAG calls for UK wide aviation strategy
Manchester Airports Group - MAG - is calling for a UK wide aviation strategy to improve international connectivity. The Government’s new aviation strategy should set out an ambitious plan for improving international connectivity from UK airports as part of its vision for a new global Britain, … [Read more...]
World first for Solo Containment
Solo Containment have supplied an aseptic filling enclosure that has permitted Amatsi Group’s Disposable Lab facility in France to produce the worlds’ first clinical batch in a low cost single use flexible film isolator. The system, developed by Poynton based Solo Containment, comprises 2 … [Read more...]
Select Transport expands at Manchester Airport
Select Transport, a key logistics business at Manchester Airport’s World Freight Terminal, has tripled the size of its operation at the cargo hub to almost 12,000 sq ft. Weathering political uncertainty over Brexit, local businessman Marc Waterfield’s logistics business, Select Transport, has … [Read more...]
Stockport a Hub for International Trade
Who will win the category for International Trade? Stockport's Big Business Night out is fast approaching as local businesses prepare for the 6th annual Stockport Business Awards Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants launched the awards back in 2012 to recognise and reward business excellence in the … [Read more...]
New Iron Maiden Beer for pre-order
New Iron Maiden beer HALLOWED, a new collaborative brew between Iron Maiden and Robinsons Brewery, is now available to pre-order direct from Robinsons online shop with exclusive benefits! Fans who pre-order the new Iron Maiden beer will • Be the first in the world to taste HALLOWED: exclusively … [Read more...]
Global Opportunities Open Up For Resin Surfaces
Becoming part of Sherwin-Williams has had a significant impact on Stockport-based Resin Surfaces (RSL), opening up global opportunities. RSL, which celebrates 35 years in business this year, joined the world-leading coatings giant in May last year. The company will now lead the Sherwin-Williams … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport growth soars to new heights
Manchester Airport has soared to new heights as the UK's 3rd largest airport celebrates its 38th consecutive month of growth. The airport saw 12% growth in May as a host of new routes took off and more than 2.5m people jetted off meaning 26,795,288 have now passed through its three terminals in … [Read more...]
Local companies awarded Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
Two Stockport companies are celebrating having been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise. Stockport Council is among the first to send its congratulations to the APS Group and Laser Quantum after the two local companies were awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for … [Read more...]