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...]
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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...]
Stockport clothing manufacturer prepares to launch digital eco-factory
A clothing manufacturer, supported by Made Smarter, is aiming for green growth when a new ground-breaking smart eco-factory opens in Stockport in 2022. Creative Apparel is set to open the new facility a mile from its current base thanks in part to a £20,000 grant from Made Smarter, a government … [Read more...]
Further 45 jobs created at Stockport manufacturer
Stockport manufacturer and supplier of military equipment, WFEL, is creating a further 45 jobs to meet continued overseas and domestic demand. The new roles will support the precision engineering and manufacture of military bridges from WFEL's Heaton Chapel facility, and which are sold to over 40 … [Read more...]
Major investment programme progresses North-west hydrogen network
A subsidiary of global chemical firm, Ineos, has announced investment plans to increase production of hydrogen from its Runcorn plant. Inovyn, which has produced hydrogen by electrolysis at its site in Runcorn for over 100 years, is set to ramp up production as part of plans for a low-carbon … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer secures support for low carbon innovation
A Stockport manufacturer is among 80 businesses developing low carbon innovation in partnership with leading universities through the Eco-I North West programme. Fibrestar Drums, based in Hazel Grove, manufacture fibre drums and products for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and automotive … [Read more...]
£165 million recycling plant aims to tackle the North-west’s plastic waste
Developers, Peel NRE, have submitted plans to build a £165 million recycling plant in Ellesmere Port, capable of processing up to 367,500 tonnes annually of waste material for reuse. The £165m Plastic Park will be located at Protos, the company’s strategic energy and resource hub in Cheshire, and … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer plans growth with £14.5 million refinancing package
Manufacturer of licensed textile products, Character World, has secured a £14.5 million refinance package from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance to fund growth plans for 2022. The Cheadle Hulme based firm has increased its working capital facility from £8 million to £10 million after four … [Read more...]
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