Swedish engineering group, Storskogen, has announced the acquisition of a Stockport-based manufacturer of electronics parts, Darlington EMS. The group has acquired 90% of the shares in the business, which generated sales of £8.1 million in 2025. Darlington EMS is a manufacturer of electronic … [Read more...]
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Stockport manufacturers join steering group to improve support for others in their sector
Two Stockport manufacturers will join a new steering group aimed at strengthening support for other SME manufacturers in the North West to adopt new technologies. Arden Dies and Firstplay Dietary Foods have joined the steering group behind the Made Smarter North West’s £2.5 million … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery tops £100 million turnover for the first time
Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery has achieved a turnover surpassing £100 million for the first time in the company's history. In its latest financial results, revenues in 2025 reached £103.5m ( 2024: £97.7m), and reported an impressive 40% increase in Operating Profit (EBITDA) at £8.6m (2024: … [Read more...]
Major defence contract to support 100 jobs in Stockport
A nearly £1 billion British Army procurement contract will support around 100 skilled jobs at the Stockport location of defence manufacturer, KNDS (formerly WFEL). The deal will also create 100 new jobs at Rheinmetall's site in Telford, as well as support a further 300 positions in the two firms' … [Read more...]
New toolkit launched to help Greater Manchester manufacturers adopt AI
SME manufacturers across Greater Manchester are being supported to take practical steps to adopt AI into their processes with a new toolkit. AI Adoption in Manufacturing: A Practical Toolkit from Made Smarter has been developed by Made Smarter North West, the government-backed programme helping … [Read more...]
Stockport pharmaceuticals firm acquires Cheadle Royal Lakeside property
Stockport based pharmaceuticals business, Seda, has acquired the freehold for the Lakeside building it occupies at Cheadle Royal business park following a £15 million backing from investors, BGF. Acquisition of the 40,000 sq ft Lakehouse building from Seneca Property follows an £8 million … [Read more...]
Additional funding secured for SME manufacturers’ support programme
The Made Smarter programme to support SME manufacturers with adopting new technology has secured £2.5 million in government funding to continue its work from April. The investment will unlock a new wave of support for SME manufacturers, giving them access to expert technology advice, leadership … [Read more...]
Students deliver AI, automation and digital tools to Greater Manchester manufacturers
SME manufacturers in Greater Manchester are bringing AI, automation and digital twins onto the factory floor by teaming up with students and graduates through Made Smarter’s Digital Internship Programme. The paid placements give businesses a fast, low-risk way to test and apply new technologies, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester manufacturers invited to hands-on 3D printing showcase
Greater Manchester manufacturers are being offered hands-on insight into how 3D printing is transforming modern industry, as Made Smarter hosts a practical, business-focused event for SMEs across the region. Made Smarter – Discovering Additive Manufacturing, taking place on Wednesday 28th January … [Read more...]
Robinsons completes £8.4 million new brewhouse
After more than two years of commissioning, Robinsons Brewery have completed their £8.4 million investment in their new brewery. The announcement comes after the family brewers shared that test brewing had begun at their new brewhouse earlier in the year, and the team is now celebrating that 500 … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer invests in facilities
Automation technology manufacturer, BFT Automation, has completed an investment in larger and improved training facilities for installers at its Stockport site, and at newly acquired premises in Swindon. The investment in modern training facilities follows the expansion of the company’s Stockport … [Read more...]
Future and Really Good Things partner for mental health campaign
Stockport based Future and Warrington based Really Good Things, have teamed up to create a campaign to raise awareness and provide support for mental health in the industrial sector. The campaign, commissioned by international industrial leaders Altrad, is being supported by the suicide … [Read more...]
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