Despite a challenging economic environment, Robinsons Brewery will continue to pursue its strategy of investment across its pub estate and brewing operations, Joint Managing Director, William Robinson, has told trade publication, The Morning Advertiser. The Stockport family-run brewer estimates … [Read more...]
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Stockport pharmaceuticals firm leadership recognised among UK’s most ambitious business leaders
The leadership team of Stockport-based Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services (SEDA), has been recognised by LDC as among the UK's most ambitious business leaders. The firm's Chief Scientist, Dr Paul Dickinson; Chief Business Officer, Dr Marcel de Matas; and CEO, Dr Paul Stott, have been named … [Read more...]
Manchester City Council invests in MIX MANCHESTER innovation campus
The joint venture partnership behind the MIX MANCHESTER science and innovation campus at Manchester Airport has confirmed Manchester City Council (MCC) has taken a 30% stake in the development. Existing shareholder, Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), has also increased its share in the … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer joins digital champions network
Stockport-based manufacturer, Firstplay Dietary Foods, has become one of the latest manufacturers to have completed the fully-funded Leading Change for Digital Champions (LCDC) programme. Delivered by government-backed technology adoption programme, Made Smarter North West, the LCDC programme … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer expands premises
Stockport manufacturer, BFT Automation, has expanded its base of operations in the town with the acquisition of an additional warehouse next to its existing premises. The new facility, which adds an additional 5,000 sq ft to its existing 12,000 sq ft site in Heaton Mersey, will enable the … [Read more...]
Government backing for North West Sustainable Aviation Fuel production
New funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) will support the development and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at a facility in Stanlow, Cheshire. Essar and NorthPointe Energy – who are both developing plans for SAF production facilities at Stanlow in the North West – were … [Read more...]
Japanese manufacturer to make £100 million investment in Greater Manchester operations
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...]
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...]
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