Electronics manufacturer, Astemo, has become the latest Japanese firm to make a major investment in operations in Greater Manchester with the announcement of a £100 million boost for their Horwich site. The significant investment follows a recent trade mission by Greater Manchester leaders to … [Read more...]
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McVitie’s owner announces major investment in Stockport operations
McVitie's owner, pladis, has announced a major investment into its Stockport site as part of a £68 million investment in its factories across the UK. The investment by the group, which also owns the Jacob's, Carr's, and Godiva brands, aims to increase capacity and productivity, and cut CO2 … [Read more...]
Stockport family business celebrates 60-year anniversary
A Stockport business launched by two brothers in the cellar of their family home is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Brothers Frank and Philip Poynter first set up a die-making workshop with just one saw and a workbench in the 10ft-square cellar of their mother’s semi-detached house in Bredbury, … [Read more...]
Stockport plastics manufacturer celebrates 35 years of trading
Stockport acrylic manufacturer, Floreeda, is celebrating 35 years of supplying specialist plastics to retailers, museums, galleries and events. The family business was founded in 1990 by Alun and Jill Jones, and is now run by brother and sister duo, Paul and Jaqui with an 11-strong workforce. Its … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to benefit from £86 million innovation boost
Greater Manchester is set to benefit from a share of a £86 million government investment to support innovation in the science, manufacturing and defence sectors. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce funding for seven Mayoral Combined Authorities in her upcoming spending review to … [Read more...]
MIX MANCHESTER explores joint venture restructure
The joint venture partnership behind airport-based science, innovation, and manufacturing campus, MIX MANCHESTER, has confirmed it is in advanced talks for Manchester City Council and existing shareholder, Greater Manchester Pension Fund, to acquire a 50% share in the scheme. The announcement … [Read more...]
Digital internship programme relaunched to support Greater Manchester manufacturers
Made Smarter has relaunched its highly successful Digital Technology Internship programme to help Greater Manchester manufacturers tackle digital skills gaps. The government funded scheme connects digitally capable students and recent graduates with SME manufacturers to work on real-world … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester universities partner with digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers
Two Greater Manchester universities have partnered with the Made Smarter programme to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers in the region. The universities have been named as delivery partners for Made Smarter’s Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) programme , a … [Read more...]
Starkey bids farewell to two long-serving colleagues
Stockport-based hearing technology manufacturer, Starkey, has waved farewell to two long-serving colleagues, Russell and Tony, who have collectively worked for the business for nearly 75 years. Russell – 47 Years of Dedication Retiring from Starkey after an astonishing 47 years, is Russell, … [Read more...]
£1 million fund launched for SME manufacturers to accelerate digital transformation
Made Smarter, the Government-backed digital adoption programme, has launched a new £1 million funding round to support technology projects among SME manufacturers in Greater Manchester. The funding aims to back dozens of SME manufacturers to invest in technologies like automation, 3D printing and … [Read more...]
Stockport business leaders recognised in North West Leadership Awards
Three Stockport business leaders have been honoured as the North West's business community came together at The Midland Hotel in Manchester city centre to celebrate excellence in business leadership. Established by TheBusinessDesk.com, the North West Leadership Awards honour individuals who serve … [Read more...]
New hub launched to help SMEs benefit from increase to defence spending
Following the government's announcement to increase the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP, a package of measures has also been revealed to ensure SMEs benefit from the increased government spending. The government has announced plans to launch a new hub to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) … [Read more...]
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