News for: Manufacturing

Rail operating company, TransPennine Express, has announced a £1 billion investment in a new fleet of battery-electric trains that will operate on key intercity routes across the North of England. The train operator has signed contracts with rail manufacturer Alstom for 29 new five-car … [Read more...]

A 65,000 sq ft industrial unit in Poynton has been acquired by hunting and firearms supplier, Edgar Brothers, in an £8.325 million deal. Founded in 1947, Edgar Brothers is one of the oldest, most well established importers and wholesalers of firearms, ammunition and associated products. Once fit … [Read more...]

The Made Smarter technology adoption programme has added four new specialists to its team to support more manufacturers in Stockport and across the North West invest in technology and skills. Mike Richards-Brown and Tabs Khojani will help firms find practical ways to digitalise their operations, … [Read more...]

Stockport's Robinsons Brewery has announced that it has been accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation by The Carbon Literacy Project. The certification recognises the family-owned brewery and pub company’s continued commitment to tackling climate change, reducing organisational carbon … [Read more...]

Manufacturers from across the North West are being invited to a Made Smarter North West event showcasing how AI can deliver practical benefits for businesses. The government-backed programme has partnered with Seriun to host Hype to Shop Floor: Best Practice AI Adoption for Manufacturers at Glass … [Read more...]

Two Stockport manufacturers are investing in digital technologies with support from Made Smarter North West in a bid to boost productivity, strengthen competitiveness and support future growth. Die manufacturer, Arden Dies and Massey & Harris (pictured), which makes playground equipment, are … [Read more...]

Swedish engineering group, Storskogen, has announced the acquisition of a Stockport-based manufacturer of electronics parts, Darlington EMS. The group has acquired 90% of the shares in the business, which generated sales of £8.1 million in 2025. Darlington EMS is a manufacturer of electronic … [Read more...]

Two Stockport manufacturers will join a new steering group aimed at strengthening support for other SME manufacturers in the North West to adopt new technologies. Arden Dies and Firstplay Dietary Foods have joined the steering group behind the Made Smarter North West’s £2.5 million … [Read more...]