News for: Manufacturing

Just one week after claiming the title ‘BEER CHAMPION 2013’ at the BBPA Awards Diner in London, Robinsons have received another accolade, this time ‘FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’. There were a record number of nominations for this year’s event, which was once again, a … [Read more...]

After two great years of working together on one of the first music beer collaborations in the UK, Robinsons and elbow have decided that it’s last orders for ‘build a rocket boys!’ beer. Multi-platinum selling Manchester band elbow has recently announced a new studio album to be … [Read more...]

A local MP wants more young women in Stockport to take up careers in engineering, and is backing a national 'Tomorrow's Engineers Week' to persuade them to take up training.       Commenting, Andrew Stunell said:       "Engineering is part … [Read more...]

Industrial chain manufacturer Renold has announced that over 200 jobs are to go at its plant in Bredbury, Stockport. From Renold’s headquarters in Wythenshawe, the company admitted in August that the business was no longer economically viable having posted full-year pre-tax losses of almost … [Read more...]

Robinsons Brewery, based in Stockport, has achieved the coveted Gold mark at the World Beer Awards 2013 for its Ginger Tom ale. After winning the regional heat held in Europe, Ginger Tom – a richly flavoured dark oak coloured ale with distinctive aromas of peppery spice and sweet ginger … [Read more...]

Strictly Come Dancing's latest rising star, celebrity and former England Rugby player Ben Cohen has been given the star treatment by Stockport based Starkey Hearing. Ben, who was fitted with Starkey hearing aids by the owner and founder of the company Bill Austin, is keeping in step and … [Read more...]

Wayne Jones, who earlier this month was presented with a Special Recognition Award at the Stockport Business Awards, is putting his best foot forward to raise funds for Heaton School. Wayne Jones, Senior Vice-President at MAN Diesel and Turbo SE, is embarking on a challenging 4 day Charity Walk … [Read more...]

Celebrity chef and North West restaurateur Simon Rimmer is enlisting Britain’s Armed Forces to raise funds in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity. The soldiers will be working in theh kitchen with TV chef Simon Rimmer as he hosts a fundraising dinner at Robinsons Visitors Centre in … [Read more...]