Greater Manchester is to become home to a new Investment Zone for the advanced materials and manufacturing sector, backed by £160 million government investment over the next decade. Announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Autumn Statement yesterday (November 22nd), the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
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KAST Renewable Energy reduces local manufacturer’s grid reliance by almost 50% with solar system
Stockport green tech installers, KAST Renewable Energy, have delivered a 60kW solar system worth £50,512 for a Salford-based manufacturer, saving the business 12 tonnes CO2e. Air Handlers Northern (AHN) approached the Green Economy team for help to secure a local partner for a solar installation … [Read more...]
Manufacturing digital adoption programme for SMEs to continue in Greater Manchester alongside national roll out
Made Smarter, a pioneering programme first piloted in Greater Manchester to help SME manufacturers access new technology and digital skills, will continue its support for the region's manufacturing sector as part of Government plans to roll out the initiative nationally. Launched in the North … [Read more...]
£4.5 billion investment announced for UK manufacturing
The UK government has announced a £4.5 billion package of investment across eight UK manufacturing sectors between 2025 and 2030, including the automotive, aerospace, and clean energy sectors. The automotive industry is the largest recipient of funds, securing over £2 billion, while the aerospace … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses boosted by £45 million from NPIF backed investment fund
Businesses in Greater Manchester have secured nearly £45 million of?investment from NPIF - FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). The investment has attracted co-investment of over £70 million from the private sector, resulting in an impact on businesses … [Read more...]
Stockport food manufacturer achieves back-to-back years of double digit growth
Stockport based specialist food manufacturer, Firstplay Dietary Foods, has revealed it has achieved back-to-back double-digit growth for the first time after accessing a range of business support measures through GC Business Growth Hub. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein … [Read more...]
North-west economy set for £242 million boost from manufacturing tech adoption programme
A programme to boost tech adoption and digitalisation within the manufacturing sector in the North-west is forecast to add £242 million to the local economy and create over 1,500 jobs in the region. New analysis of the Made Smarter programme has found that the 334 projects already delivered with … [Read more...]
Australian acquisition for Stockport manufacturer
Stockport and Wythenshawe-based manufacturer of industrial chains, Renold plc, has announced its acquisition of Australian firm, Davidson Chain. The AU$6 million deal (approximately £3 million) increases Renold's access to the Australian market and will take advantage of manufacturing synergies … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturing leader graduates from Made Smarter programme
A business leader from Stockport manufacturer, Arden Dies, has graduated from the Made Smarter 'Leading Digital Transformation’ programme armed with new digital skills. The programme was designed by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and government-funded technology adoption initiative Made … [Read more...]
CE marking recognition extended indefinitely beyond 2024 deadline
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses. Following the UK's exit from the EU, the UK will introduce its own UKCA marking for regulated products being sold in England, Scotland and Wales from December 2024. … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer reports record performance
Stockport and South Manchester based manufacturer, Renold, has announced record results for its year ending 31st March 2023. The supplier of industrial chains and transmission products has sites in Bredbury and Wythenshawe, and delivered significant revenue growth in the past financial year, … [Read more...]
Technology adoption programme publishes whitepaper to help Stockport manufacturers deliver on net zero plans
The Made Smarter technology adoption programme has published a new whitepaper to help manufacturers in Stockport and across the North-west accelerate plans towards net zero carbon emissions. ‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation: manufacturing made smarter and greener with technology’ is a … [Read more...]
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