Stockport based solicitors, Gorvins, have advised on a management buy-out (MBO) by the directors of a 50-year-old Cheshire manufacturer. Munsch & Co in Bollington, Macclesfield, a manufacturer of high-quality gaskets and plastics, was established 50 years ago by Wilfred Charles Munsch and … [Read more...]
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Technology adoption programme celebrates fourth anniversary with 250 North-west SMEs supported
The Made Smarter programme to support SMEs in the North West with the adoption of new technology has celebrated its fourth anniversary with investments in 250 smaller manufacturers. Since launching, the programme has invested in 275 projects, including £5 million funded by the government-funded … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer expects to create 100 new jobs through 2023
Stockport based military equipment manufacturer, WFEL, anticipates it could create up to 120 new jobs in the borough over the coming year. The manufacturer builds rapidly deployed tactical bridges for armed forces around the world and is a key partner on the delivery of new BOXER armoured … [Read more...]
Stockport bakery gifts £5,000 to local charity Christmas appeal
Kingsmill bakery in Stockport have supported Cheadle based charity the Together Trust with a £5000 donation to their Together for Christmas appeal. On top of the donation, the bakery also brought crates full of bread, golden pancakes and blueberry pancakes for the young people that the charity … [Read more...]
Barclays reveals how North West manufacturers are impacted by supply chain issues
North West manufacturers have around £2 billion worth of goods awaiting completion in warehouses amid supply chain issues, according to a new report by Barclays. The study, 'Chain reaction', by Barclays Corporate Banking has explored the impact of supply chain issues on manufacturing businesses … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturers urged to turn Christmas rush pain points into digitalisation plan
The North-west's Made Smarter technology adoption programme is urging SME manufacturers to think about how digitalisation could help solve any challenges faced in production during the busy run-up to Christmas. While production is in full swing to meet demand for the festive season, Made Smarter, … [Read more...]
Can 3D printing boost productivity in your business?
Small businesses across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to learn how 3D printing technology could offer a productivity boost to their business in an upcoming webinar. Hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University's Centre for Enterprise, Product Development Specialist, Mark Chester, will … [Read more...]
Further Skills Bootcamps launched to support Greater Manchester manufacturing sector
GMCA has awarded £548,000 funding to three training providers to expand the DfE-backed Skills Bootcamps programmes to Greater Manchester's manufacturing sector. While the city-region has a long tradition of manufacturing, skills intelligence has identified local employers are increasingly facing … [Read more...]
SME manufacturers focusing tech adoption on data and system integration
More than half of SME manufacturers being supported by the Made Smarter tech adoption programme are focusing their investment on data and system integration, according to a recent survey. 159 of the 275 technology projects supported by Made Smarter’s North West adoption programme, including 42 in … [Read more...]
SMMT: Sales of EVs boost new car sales put pressure to increase charging points
The UK new car market recorded a third month of growth in October, with registrations rising by more than a quarter (26.4%) to 134,344 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Fulfilment of strong order books helped deliver the bounce-back, … [Read more...]
One+All a national winner in the Chamber Business Awards 2022
Stockport-based schoolwear supplier, One+All, has been crowned The Community Champion national winner in the Chamber Business Awards 2022. The accolade comes after One+All was last month named regional winner in Greater Manchester of The Community Champion Award, in the Chamber Business Awards, … [Read more...]
Automation technology gives productivity and turnover boost to Stockport food manufacturer
A specialist food manufacturer in Stockport has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing in automation technology with the support of the Made Smarter programme. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein products for people with … [Read more...]
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