The government has given the green light and conformed the private sector investment for North West hydrogen and carbon capture cluster, HyNet. The project aims to allow large-scale industrial businesses in the region to decarbonise, re-industrialise the region, and compete in international … [Read more...]
News for: Manufacturing
Survey of Greater Manchester businesses reveals slowdown in exports and manufacturing
The latest results of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's quarterly survey of the city-region's businesses has revealed a slowing down of the economy. The Quarterly Economic Survey's Greater Manchester Index fell from 30.6 in the last survey to 18.3 for the last three months. The figures … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturing businesses encouraged access digital marketing training
Manufacturing businesses in Stockport are being invited to take part in fully-funded digital marketing training programmes being launched in Greater Manchester. The GM Business Growth Hub will host two fully funded in-person workshops in September and October. Sessions will be led by veterans in … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer makes North American acquisition
Stockport and South Manchester-based manufacturer, Renold, has announced the acquisition of US and Canada-based MAC Chain. The acquisition boosts the presence of the supplier of industrial chains and related power transmission products in MAC Chain's core markets in the Northwest of the USA, and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester advanced manufacturing cluster to partner with national robotics hub
An advanced manufacturing cluster being developed in Greater Manchester has announced it will be a partner on a national robotics, automation and smart manufacturing research hub. Led by the University of Birmingham and part of UK Research and Innovation’s ‘Manufacturing research hubs for a … [Read more...]
Hydrogen economy to deliver £3.4 billion boost to North West
The development of hydrogen infrastructure in the North West could boost the regional economy by £3.4 billion by 2030 and create 11,500 jobs according to a new report from the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA). The NWHA's economic impact assessment report has sought to understand the economic … [Read more...]
Stockport SME manufacturer recognised as digital transformation champion
An SME manufacturer in Stockport has been named winner of the Made Smarter North West award in recognition of its digital transformation and participation in the Made Smarter programme. Firstplay Dietary Foods, a specialist manufacturer of low-protein food for sufferers of phenylketonuria, will … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer honoured for digital transformation during 60th anniversary year
A Stockport manufacturer celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024 has won the Digital Transformation Award in the North West Family Business Awards. Marple-based Arden Dies was founded by brothers Frank and Philip Poynter in 1964, and has since grown into a group of companies including a … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer reveals performance ahead of market expectations in year-end trading update
Stockport and Wythenshawe-based manufacturer, Renold, has revealed it will be ahead of market expectations when it announces its preliminary results for the year ending 31st March 2024. The international supplier of industrial chains and power transmission products shared in a trading update that … [Read more...]
Acquisition for Marple die-maker
Marple-based Arden Group has announced the acquisition of West Midlands-based die-maker, Lasercomb Dies. Lasercomb Dies, which has a die-making and engraving arm, has a manufacturing site in Redditch, Worcestershire, with a team of around 80 employees, and operations will continue as normal … [Read more...]
MBO for historic Stockport firm
Reddish-based Boole’s Tools & Pipe Fitting Limited is under new leadership following a management buyout (MBO) by the firm’s Finance Director, Operations Director and Managing Director of its parent company, Seville Holdings Limited. Acquired from husband and wife, Terry & Tracy Seville, … [Read more...]
3 Stockport manufacturers among latest Made Smarter digital leadership programme graduates
Three businesses in Stockport are among the latest cohort of manufacturers to graduate from a digital leadership programme being delivered by the Made Smarter initiative. Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) is a three-month programme delivered in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan … [Read more...]
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