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...]
News for: Manufacturing
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...]
Energy intensive businesses urged to claim discount on energy bills
Businesses in the most energy intensive industries have one month remaining to claim government support through the Energy Bills Discount Scheme. Companies have until 25th July to claim the discount, which could reduce energy bills by as much as a fifth, that will apply through to April 2024. … [Read more...]
Two Stockport manufacturers recognised in Made Smarter Awards
Two manufacturers in Stockport were among the first recipients of the Made Smarter Awards, recognising their efforts towards improving productivity through digital technology. Firstplay Dietary Foods, a specialist food manufacturer, and Arden Dies, a die and tooling manufacture were named among … [Read more...]
Energy intensive businesses secure £24.3m government support to become more efficient
26 businesses, including a number of major manufacturers in the North-west, have been awarded a share of £24.3 million from the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) supports businesses using high amounts of energy to reduce their fossil … [Read more...]
Stockport defence manufacturer awards sub-contracts on MoD Boxer production
Stockport defence manufacturer, WFEL, has awarded a 3-year contract to Chesterfield-based Wesco Anixter for the supply of components for the assembly of Boxer Armoured Vehicles for the MoD. WFEL is key partner in the manufacture of the Boxer vehicles for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), with … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturers urged to join digital leadership programme
Stockport manufacturers are being invited to join a fully-funded digital leadership programme as part of the Made Smarter initiative to help the sector embrace new technology. The programme has been launched by the government funded Made Smarter programme and Manchester Metropolitan University … [Read more...]
UK new car market posts seventh consecutive month of growth
New car registrations in February rose 26.2% year-on-year, with the motor trade now just -6.5% down on its pre-pandemic figures. While February is typically a low-volume month for new car registrations ahead of the March plate change, this year saw the motor trade see in its seventh consecutive … [Read more...]
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