Hughes Safety Showers export achievements have once again been recognised. Hughes Safety Showers has been named runner-up in the Export category of Insider Magazine's inaugural ‘Made in the North West Awards.’ A glittering presentation evening, held at Ribby Hall in Lancashire, was … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT COLLEGE JOINERY STUDENT SCOOPS AWARD
STOCKPORT College Carpentry and Wood Occupation student Matthew Beech has scooped silver place in a prestigious construction competition. This week the 18-year-old recently became the regional runner up in the annual Institute of Carpenters competition this academic year, the competition is open … [Read more...]
NEW GUIDANCE ON ALLERGEN LABELLING
New guidance has been launched to help the food industry understand and implement changes in EU legislation for allergen labelling on products.The guidance, which has been put together by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in partnership with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), offers clear … [Read more...]
‘TROOPER’ – A NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN IRON MAIDEN AND ROBINSONS
British rock legends Iron Maiden have teamed up with Cheshire family brewers Robinsons to create a new beer, "Trooper". Real ale fan and history aficionado Bruce Dickinson, Maiden's vocalist, played a major role in developing the unique flavour of the beer, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMPANY LAUNCHES SeaCell SHIPPING CONTAINER
A revolutionary new container design born out of a Stockport company is set to change the economics of shipping palletised cargo, allowing cargo owners and consolidators to increase significantly the volume of cargo shipped at any one time. UK-based container design company Container Group … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S API GROUP ADANDONS SALE PLANS
Stockport based packaging company API has abandoned current plans to sell the business after careful deliberation reslted in the group's owners concluding that the current bids were not in the best interest of the comapny or its shareholders. News of the sale was reported here last month when the … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS LAUNCH NEW CONFERENCE AND VISITOR CENTRE
Marketing Stockport members have enjoyed a sneak preview of the brand new conferencing facilities for businesses as part of a new multi-million pound Visitors Centre at the historic Robinson's Brewery . Robinsons, which this year is celebrating 175 years in Stockport, is offering its stylish new … [Read more...]
Two new apprentices have joined Hughes Safety Showers
Two new apprentices have joined Hughes as part of the National Apprenticeship Scheme. The 12-month apprenticeships will lead to the award of an NVQ Level 2 in Engineering. Training the next generation and equipping them with the right skills is essential if British industry is to compete … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BASED API GROUP WARNS OF OFFERS BELOW MARKET VALUE
AIM listed Stockport packaging and foils manufacturing group API, has reported that it has recieved "below market value" offers after being put up for sale in September last year when it stated a market value of £48m. API, which is partly owned by US investors Steel Partners and … [Read more...]
EHL INGREDIENTS RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
A Stockport ingredient supplier has entered a new banking relationship with HSBC and smashed its £5million turnover target. Food ingredient supplier, EHL Ingredients, has announced a new banking relationship with HSBC Commercial Banking as the family-run wholesaler hits its … [Read more...]
DECEMBER 2012 SHOWS GROWTH IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Manufacturing ended 2012 with levels of production and new orders rising at faster rates in December. According to the latest Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index (PMI) recorded a 15-month high of 51.4 - demonstrating a return to growth for the first time since March and the … [Read more...]
CHEADLE COMPANY CHARACTER WORLD SIGNS ONE DIRECTION LICENSING DEAL
Stockport based branded textiles firm Character World is hoping its sales will only go in One Direction after signing a European licensing deal. The Cheadle company has the UK licence to make duvet sets and other household goods featuring the five piece boy band. It already sells the products … [Read more...]