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...]
News for: Manufacturing
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...]
New packaging reporting rules come into force to help cut plastic waste
New reporting requirements for packaging producers have came into force on 28th February as part of plans to shift the financial cost of plastic waste onto producers. Under the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) scheme, producers will be required to pay for the collection and … [Read more...]
New taskforce established to cut waste in Greater Manchester’s textiles and fashion sector
A new taskforce has been established, led by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), to help the city-region's textiles and fashion sectors reduce waste. Textiles and clothing production is responsible for around 10% of global greenhouse gas … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer adopts new document management solution to enable hybrid working
Stockport-based Woodbank Office Solutions have supported a local tableware manufacturer to implement new business systems to enable hybrid working. Harfield Tableware, also based in Stockport, had wanted to be able to offer more employees the opportunity to work from home, however, needed to do … [Read more...]
Energy intensive industries awarded £12 million funding to cut emissions
The UK government awarded UK businesses in the most energy intensive sectors the opportunity to bid for a share of £12.4 million to help reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency. The funding will support 22 projects across pharmaceuticals, steel, paper, food and drink and other … [Read more...]
Gorvins advises on MBO at Cheshire manufacturer
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...]
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...]
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