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...]
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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...]
Stockport manufacturers graduate from Made Smarter leadership programme
Three businesses from Stockport are amongst the latest cohort of graduates of a new leadership programme for manufacturers run by the Made Smarter initiative. The Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) programme, part of Made Smarter North West Adoption - a government-funded industry-led initiative … [Read more...]
Northern to invest in up to 450 new trains
Rail operator, Northern, has invited train manufacturers to enter negotiations to supply up to 450 new trains to its fleet across the region. The move marks the start of the the company's largest ever investment in its rolling stock, and will see approximately two-thirds of its fleet replaced in … [Read more...]
Construction contract awarded for North-west low carbon hydrogen production facility
Turkish-firm, ENKA, has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to deliver the low carbon hydrogen production plant that will support industrial businesses in North-west to decarbonise operations. Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen awarded the contract for … [Read more...]
UK joins Asia-Pacific trade bloc bringing £310 million boost to North West economy
The UK has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement, which is set to boost the UK economy by up to £2 billion a year, with £310 million of gains in the North West. The trade bloc, comprising Canada, Australia, Japan, … [Read more...]
Technology adoption programme secures £230,000 to support more SME manufacturers in the North West
SME manufacturers in the North West are set to benefit from an additional £230,000 in funding for the region's Made Smarter technology adoption programme. The additional funding the programme in the North West from the Department of Business and Trade will support a further 10 SME manufacturers … [Read more...]
Closer UK-Saudi ties to bring extra 1,000 jobs to Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is to benefit from a £250 million investment and an extra 1,000 jobs as part of plans to pursue closer UK-Saudi relations. Graphene Innovation Manchester (GIM) is to announce the launch of the world’s first commercial production of graphene-enriched carbon fibre through a … [Read more...]
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