Stockport firm, Red Rose Packaging, has been acquired by Logson Group, one of the UK's largest suppliers of corrugated packaging. Red Rose was founded in 1985 in Stockport, employing nearly 40 staff. It almost forty years of trading, the corrugated packaging supplier has built a strong industry … [Read more...]
News for: Manufacturing
British Army to receive extra 100 Stockport-made armoured vehicles
The British Army is to receive an additional 100 Boxer armoured vehicles as UK-German production begins at sites in Stockport, Telford and Germany. Stockport-based fabricators, WFEL, is among the manufacturing partners of programme, which has seen the business deliver a new factory in Heaton … [Read more...]
Global supply chain challenges hit new car and van registrations
New car registrations in March have fallen to their lowest levels in over two decades, with van registrations also down by more than a quarter year-on-year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). March is traditionally one of the busiest months for new … [Read more...]
Lean Manufacturing & Lean Management – free courses to up-skill core frontline staff
Fully funded by European Social Fund, the Skills for Growth Team and In Step UK have been commissioned to deliver the Lean Manufacturing & Lean Management skills courses as part of the Skills for Growth Programme. The manufacturing sector in Greater Manchester accounts for up to 10% of the … [Read more...]
One+All becomes accredited Living Hours Employer
B Corp schoolwear supplier One+All has announced it is now an accredited Living Hours Employer, becoming the first Stockport business to earn the title, and only the fourth in the North-west. The accreditation builds on the employee-owned business' existing Living Wage accreditation and … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer stars in campaign to get more firms investing in new tech and skills
Stockport manufacturer, Arden Dies, is among the stars of a new advertising campaign for the Made Smarter initiative, which supports the North-west's manufacturing sector to adopt new technologies and upskill staff. ‘For The Makers’ has been launched by the Made Smarter Adoption Programme to … [Read more...]
Over 150 jobs at risk at Stockport McVitie’s factory
Pladis UK, the group behind biscuit brand McVitie's, is considering cutting over 150 jobs from its manufacturing site in Heaton Chapel, Stockport, as part of restructuring plans. Plans for the site on Wellington Road North could see up to 159 of the 470 staff at the Stockport factory lose the … [Read more...]
Packaging manufacturer celebrates 40 years trading with tree planting at Reddish school
A Stockport-based packaging manufacturer, Glossop Cartons, has kicked off celebrations for its 40th year of trading with a tree planting alongside pupils from Whitehill Primary School in Reddish. The carton board packaging manufacturer, which is based on Whitehill Industrial Estate in Reddish, … [Read more...]
One+All Wins GM Good Employment Award 2022
B Corp schoolwear supplier One+All has won the Employer of the Year category at the Greater Manchester Good Employment Awards 2022, in recognition of its commitment to fair employment for all. The Awards celebrate members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter delivering good … [Read more...]
Stockport textiles firm bought out of administration
Stockport based textiles firm, Creative Apparel, has been sold after falling into administration on March 3rd, ensuring the future of 14 jobs. The business, which prints and embroiders designs for clothing and workwear, appointed administrators in response to financial challenges at the firm. … [Read more...]
Military engineering firm awards contract for precision components
Stockport-based WFEL, which provides engineering and manufacturing of military equipment to armed forces around the world, has announced it has awarded a sub-contract to a Nasmyth Group for the supply of precision-machined components. Birmingham-based Nasmyth Group has entered a 10-year Long Term … [Read more...]
Green innovation fund launches to back Greater Manchester SMEs on journey to net zero
Businesses, charities and social enterprises in Greater Manchester can now access 60% funding towards projects worth up to £25,000 following the launch of a new green innovation fund to support SMEs to meet net zero goals. The grant scheme is being managed by research and development programme, … [Read more...]
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