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...]
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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...]
Manufacturing and construction sectors to get £2.4 million training boost
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded £2.4 million of funding for schemes offering training to those working in manufacturing and construction. Instep and North West Skills Academy have been given new contracts to deliver vital training that will combat skills shortages … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester textiles businesses benefit from Made Smarter technology adoption scheme
Made Smarter, the manufacturing sector technology adoption programme, is encouraging more of the region's textiles businesses to digitalise, and is highlighting the firms in the sector already benefiting from support. The programme support SME manufacturers with expert technology advice, digital … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer delivers 300% turnover growth in five years
Norwood, a Stockport based manufacturer and installer of clean room systems, has achieved a 300% growth in turnover in the past five years, and is now on track to increase sales to £5 million by 2023. The firm, based in Heaton Mersey, supplies industries such as advanced manufacturing, … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturers among 200 businesses to receive Made Smarter investment
Three Stockport firms are among the latest to benefit from the Made Smarter programme, which has now supported 200 manufacturing businesses to invest in new technologies to drive growth. Since Made Smarter launched three years ago, 49 SME manufacturers in Greater Manchester have secured £1.1 … [Read more...]
One+All earns award for engaging with supply chain on environmental impact
Stockport B Corp schoolwear supplier, One+All, has won the Supply Chain Engagement category at the Planet Mark Awards 2021. The Planet Mark Awards, held at the Institute of Directors headquarters on 18 November 2021, celebrate organisations that are actively tackling the climate crisis while … [Read more...]
One+All launches recycling collection units to help families and environment
Stockport B Corp schoolwear supplier, One+All, is providing uniform recycling collection units to its retail customers to support the reuse of school uniform. Made from recycled cardboard, One+All’s customers can receive up to five units free of charge, enabling preloved uniform garments to be … [Read more...]
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