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Rowlinson Knitwear Celebrates Living Wage Accreditation

Stockport-based Rowlinson Knitwear (Rowlinson) has been accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Rowlinson, regardless of whether they are direct employees or third-party contracted staff, receive a minimum hourly wage of £8.75 in the UK or … [Read more...]

Stockport Fairtrade Fortnight 2018

Stockport Council, together with the Stockport Fairtrade Group, is supporting this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight which is running until Sunday 11 March. The nationwide campaign ‘Come On In’ is inviting everyone to come in to the world of the people who grow our food to see what life can be like when … [Read more...]

288 Stockport jobs at risk at gas smart meter manufacturer

Landis+Gyr is set to move production of its gas smart meter overseas, which could see the loss of 288 jobs at its Stockport site on Birdhall Lane, according to an announcement from the GMB union. The GMB Union reported that the company has partially blamed Brexit and the subsequent weakening of the … [Read more...]

Turning point for William Turner

Exciting times are ahead for Stockport based school tie and accessories supplier William Turner. The company’s main development is motivated by the lease-end of its factory in Colne, Lancashire. Seizing the opportunity to relocate, William Turner is moving to a brand new factory in March, which is … [Read more...]

Fusion Signs get teeth into Stockport dentist

Stockport based company Fusion Signs has completed external signage for an award winning dentist in Bramhall. Fusion Signs recently completed the project for Bramcote who has recently been announced as 'Best Practice 2017’ for the North West  in the National Dentistry Awards. Marketing … [Read more...]

RBS Funding supports management buy-out

A North West-based narrowboat manufacturer looks set for continued success as it secures a six-figure RBS funding package to support a management buy-out and ongoing growth. Braidbar Boats, established as the ‘go-to’ UK manufacturer of high quality, bespoke narrowboats, has been owned by Peter and … [Read more...]

Robinsons, Iron Maiden and Help for Heroes join forces

Stockport's Robinsons brewery has charged ahead with Iron Maiden and Help for Heroes to launch Light Brigade Beer.  British rock legends Iron Maiden and independent family brewers Robinsons have joined forces to create  LIGHT BRIGADE, a unique golden English ale with a 4.1% ABV. Light Brigade has … [Read more...]

Stockport manufacturers invited to prepare for Brexit

Stockport manufacturers are being invited to an event outlining what they need to do to prepare for Brexit. ‘Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for Brexit’ will be held at Cheadle House on Thursday 18 January 2018 from 8am-11:30am. The event will be delivered by the Manufacturing Growth … [Read more...]

Stockport Brewers Robinsons investing in pub estate

Stockport based brewers Robinsons are continuing to invest in their pubs, one of the latest being the popular Linley Tavern in Cheshire.   The Linley Tavern, situated in the lively town centre of Alsager, has delighted its locals with a 5-week internal refurbishment from Robinsons Brewery and … [Read more...]

Digital ID Play it Smart with Acquisition

Digital ID, the Stockport based ID Card Company, have acquired The Smart Card Store Ltd Brighton & Hove headquartered company. Established in 2006 The Smart Card Store is one of the UK’s fastest growing ID card companies specialising in the supply of smart ID cards to a well-established client … [Read more...]

Rowlinson Knitwear Crowned Rising Star of the Year 2017

Stockport based Rowlinson Knitwear  has been announced as winner of the Employee Owned “Rising Star of the Year” award at the UK Employee Ownership Awards. Sponsored by Baxendale and held on 27 November 2017 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, the company’s Head of People Services, Nicola … [Read more...]