News for: Manufacturing

B Corp schoolwear supplier Rowlinson Knitwear has launched a carbon literacy programme to educate its colleagues about the climate crisis and money-saving carbon reduction techniques. A first in the schoolwear market, Rowlinson’s programme is approved by The Carbon Literacy Trust and launched to … [Read more...]

Mr Peter B Robinson LLB, Joint Life President & Retired Chairman, Frederic Robinson Limited 22nd October 1931 – 8th May 2021 Mr Peter Robinson’s death was announced to the licensees and employees of Robinsons Brewery by his brother Dennis this week in a touching letter. “It is … [Read more...]

B Corporation Rowlinson Knitwear is improving workers’ rights at its Bangladeshi partner factory, New Horizon, with the creation of the first democratically elected workers participation committee. Driven forward by Rowlinson and facilitated by the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) as part of their … [Read more...]

Stockport Gin are delighted to announce their gins have won more awards! Stockport Gin, run by husband-and-wife Paul and Cheryl Sharrocks, have recently announced that they have received more awards for their range of gins. Launched in March 2019, Stockport Gin already produce a multi award … [Read more...]

Cheadle-based toy firm, James Galt & Co, has agreed a five year warehouse contract for a 100,000 sq ft space in Warrington. Kinaxia Logistics announced the deal that gives Galt sole use of the Mark Thompson Transport site in Warrington. The site, which will create 20 new jobs, will allow the … [Read more...]

Rowlinson Knitwear has announced that Totex, its tier 1 supplier in Egypt, has achieved Planet Mark sustainability certification. The schoolwear supplier is the first UK-based textiles business to extend carbon reduction certification to its overseas supply chain, underlining its commitment to … [Read more...]

Stockport packaging manufacturer, Glossop Cartons, has confirmed the completion of a management buy-out, with former Sales Director Wayne Fitzpatrick taking the reins as MD. As managing director, Wayne Fitzpatrick will lead a new management team comprising David Bartlett as head of operations, … [Read more...]

A pilot scheme to support innovation and adoption of new technology in the manufacturing sector has secured additional funding from government after its successes in the North-west. The Made Smarter scheme was launched in the North-west was launched two years ago to support manufacturing … [Read more...]