The National Apprenticeship Week took place from the 3rd to the 7th March 2014 and at a time when all eyes are on Apprenticeships, the week was designed to raise the profile amongst employers, individuals, teachers, parents and the media. Stockport Council 14-19 Services hosted an information … [Read more...]
News for: Manufacturing
SIMON RIMMER RETURNS FOR MAN VS FOOD: ROUND 2
In celebration of Great British Pie Week, Celebrity Chef Simon Rimmer returned to Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre for an ample second serving of ‘Man vs. Food’ and to seek the answer to the question - ‘who ate all the pies?’ Determined to up the ante from the previous … [Read more...]
MAN’S MOTORCYCLE BOYS MAKE TOP 10 AT BRANDS HATCH
MAN Diesel & Turbo Ltd’s (MDT-UK) two Stockport-based motorcycle racing enthusiasts, Jake Poole (rider) and Brendan McCormick (mechanic), made the long drive south to the Brands Hatch circuit in Kent last Thursday evening, 6 March 2014, in readiness for the first race meeting of the new … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS & CHARNWOOD APPRENTICES DAZZLE AT 10 DOWNING STREET
Three apprentices from Charnwood and two from Robinsons made the journey to 10 Downing Street in support of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). The youngsters had the honour of catering and serving for a special reception at No.10 Downing Street, chosen to attend in recognition of their … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S EHL INGREDIENTS EXPANDS AND SMASHES SALES TARGETS
A Stockport food ingredient supplier has purchased a new facility in Reddish and hit turnover of £5.6m. EHL Ingredients, Reddish, has finalised the purchase of a new warehouse facility on the Broadstone Industrial Estate. Following extensive growth in 2013, the company has invested in … [Read more...]
GRADUAL RE-SHORING OF MANUFACTURING CONTINUING FOR UK BUSINESS
Companies are increasingly backing the UK as a base for high quality products as the gradual trend towards re-shoring, bringing manufacturing / production in-house and, sourcing UK based suppliers, continues. The increasing pride in UK capabilities and as a business environment in which to … [Read more...]
TWO ‘MAN’ TEAM IN PURSUIT OF MOTORCYCLING SUCCESS
Two young engineers from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK’s (MDT-UK) Headquarters in Stockport are working together in their own time in pursuit of motorcycling success. 20 year-old Jake Poole - pictured left - (who has just completed his apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified … [Read more...]
WHEN ROGER MET BILL, GEORGE, DONALD & GUY !
Stockport based Starkey Laboratories were in elite company as they were joined by former US Presidents Clinton and Bush at the Hearing Innovation Expo 2014 in Las Vegas. The Hazel Grove based hearing technology manufacturer Starkey Laboratories hosted a delegation, including their customer … [Read more...]
MAN AWARDED ISO STANDARDS IN 2 NEW CATEGORIES
As part of a global organization, MAN Diesel and Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) was set a target to achieve certification to three Standards by the end of 2014. These Standards cover Quality, Environment and Health and Safety. The Company was already certified to ISO 9001 Quality Standard and in July … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PUPILS LISTEN AND LEARN AT STARKEY HEARING
Stockport’s Starkey Hearing Technologies are reaching out into the community to educate about their industry. This week the Hazel Grove based company welcomed a group of youngsters from Great Moor School who spent the morning with the Starkey team. As well as learning about the intricacies … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT STUDENT INSPIRING FEMALE ENGINEERS
"Female students shouldn't rule out engineering", that is according to Stockport College HNC Civil Engineering student Chelsea Lomo, who is encouraging more girls to take advantage. “Employers call for diversity at the workplace. Male or Female I say if you want to do something in life just … [Read more...]
HUGHES PROVIDE HARD SHELTER FOR THE METROPOLITAN POLICE
A Hughes Safety Showers portable HARD shelter featured in the national press recently when it was used to protect an extensive excavation by police scene examiners. The Stockport based company's shelter was used as the police worked throughout the night under portable flood lights to dig up a … [Read more...]
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