More than half of SME manufacturers being supported by the Made Smarter tech adoption programme are focusing their investment on data and system integration, according to a recent survey. 159 of the 275 technology projects supported by Made Smarter’s North West adoption programme, including 42 in … [Read more...]
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SMMT: Sales of EVs boost new car sales put pressure to increase charging points
The UK new car market recorded a third month of growth in October, with registrations rising by more than a quarter (26.4%) to 134,344 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Fulfilment of strong order books helped deliver the bounce-back, … [Read more...]
One+All a national winner in the Chamber Business Awards 2022
Stockport-based schoolwear supplier, One+All, has been crowned The Community Champion national winner in the Chamber Business Awards 2022. The accolade comes after One+All was last month named regional winner in Greater Manchester of The Community Champion Award, in the Chamber Business Awards, … [Read more...]
Automation technology gives productivity and turnover boost to Stockport food manufacturer
A specialist food manufacturer in Stockport has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing in automation technology with the support of the Made Smarter programme. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein products for people with … [Read more...]
Food safety standards accreditation for Stockport ingredients supplier
Stockport-based industry supplier of herbs and spices, EHL Ingredients, has been accredited to AA+ Grade by the British Retail Consortium for meeting global standards for food safety. The accreditation was achieved following an unannounced, in-depth audit and inspection of how the Reddish … [Read more...]
Manufacturing technology adoption programme secures funding for three more years
The Made Smarter programme to support SME manufacturing in the North-west to invest in the adoption of new digital technology and skills has secured £6.1 million funding that will allow it to continue for a further three years. Made Smarter, which first launched as a pilot scheme in the … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery celebrates National Family Business Day
Stockport-based family-run brewery, Robinsons, are celebrating National Family Business Day, which has been in the same family since its founding in the town 184 years ago. The family brewers own a collection of around 250 pubs, inns and hotels across the Northwest, North Wales and Yorkshire, and … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer signs contract with Irish Defence Forces
Stockport manufacturer, WFEL, has announced it has signed a new contract to provide tactical bridges to the Irish Defence Forces. The supply of 31m double storey MGB Medium Girder Bridging Systems will be supplied to Irelands Corps of Engineers. The variant is adaptable not only during military … [Read more...]
One+All Chair invites businesses to survey workers on cost of living crisis
Donald Moore, Chair of Stockport schoolwear manufacturer One+All, has invited businesses to survey their workers on how the cost of living crisis is affecting them, and what support they may need. In a blog post for the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, of which the 100% employee owned … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer sees annual sales revenue grow 18.7%
Stockport and Wythenshawe based industrial chains manufacturer, Renold, has reported year on year sales revenue grew 18.7% to £93 million as of 31st August 2022. The business, which manufacturers chains and other power transmission products, has revealed in its latest trading updates that its … [Read more...]
Manufacturing: SMMT – car and commercial vehicle production continues steady increase
UK commercial vehicle output continues to grow with its best July for six years as UK car production rise for the third consecutive month. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 43.9% in July, with 8,097 units of the latest vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer expands team to further growth
Stockport based manufacturer, BOYCO UK, has announced that it has appointed two new team members to support the business’s growth strategy. BOYCO are a designer, producer and installer of fixed furniture and equipment, supplying various industries including education, healthcare, leisure, … [Read more...]
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