It is believed that the same thief has returned to the same bank and carried out a second robbery in broad daylight. Staff at the RBS branch in the Davenport area of Stockport were shocked and froghtened yesterday morning (12th November) when a man took out a handgun and demanded money from the … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
S&T ASSET MANAGEMENT FOUNDING PARTNER RETIRES
Following the creation of S&T Asset Management in 2009, Tom Tutton, a founding partner of the firm, retired from the business on 31 December 2012 after 50 years in the industry. The remaining partners have all worked with Tom in previous ventures over the years and are hugely grateful … [Read more...]
Laser Quantum – Stockport
A laser manufacturer has bought an overseas customer as it looks to expand its portfolio of technologies and boost its distribution into German-speaking countries. Laser Quantum is a University of Manchester spin-out company based in Stockport which develops and manufactures lasers used by … [Read more...]
Revised Timetable For Woodford Aerodrome Decision
A new timetable has been drawn up to approve Stockport’s Council’s final Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the Woodford Aerodrome site. Revised meeting dates have been agreed because of the large number of responses from residents and community groups as part of the … [Read more...]
Stockport company to recruit additional 200 staff
The potential growth in the smart meter and pre-payment meter market means that Stockport's Landis+Gyr are set to create an additional 200 jobs over the next four years. Landis & Gyr currently produces approximately 20,000 units to supply the UK’s big five utility companies, including … [Read more...]
Funding Bulletin November 2012
Funding Bulletin This bulletin is produced by partnership of local support and development agencies across Greater Manchester: Community and Voluntary Action Tameside (CVAT), Voluntary Action Oldham (VAO), Bolton CVS and Salford CVS and Anchorpoint Stockport. Information for the bulletin … [Read more...]
Major Stockport companies owed 18m GBP following collapse of JJB
Stockport based Adidas UK and Umbro International are among a list of creditors owed substantial amounts following the collapse of Wigan based JJB Sports last month. Adidas UK are owed £10m and Cheadle's Umbro International, owed £8m. JJB was placed under the control of … [Read more...]
Shock as PR firm Staniforth closes its doors
The south Manchester media community was shocked to learn of the closure of PR agency Staniforth.The business, which had offices in Manchester and London, closed with immediate effect last week. Several years ago the agency employed 60 people across the two offices and it was advertising for a … [Read more...]
Robinsons Sponsor Stockport County
Robinsons Kick Off Sponsorship with Stockport County FC Robinsons have just signed an exclusive five year pouring rights deal with Stockport County FC. This move will see the Cheshire family brewers become the sole official drinks supplier for ‘The Hatters’ at their … [Read more...]
The Cockleshell Heroes, Stockport Story Museum
Exhibition Preview: The Cockleshell Heroes, Stockport Story Museum, Stockport, November 9 2012 – November 10 2013 Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Admission free. "Stockport Story Museum salutes local hero's place among World War II Cockleshell Heroes" Written by Ben Miller | … [Read more...]
Contribute to Greater Manchester Chamber’s Economic Survey
Greater Manchester Chamber’s powerful and respected Quarterly Economic Survey, an important source of strategic intelligence to improve decision making for businesses in our region, opens today for the last quarter of 2012.As the country emerges from technical recession, Stockport businesses … [Read more...]
Freedom Logistics finalist in BIFA Awards
Stockport based Freedom Logistics have been selected as finalists in the freight industry's most coveted awards; BIFA Freight Service Awards 2012, in the Supply Chain Management Category. Now in its 24th year, this well-established event, which has long been sponsored by some eminent … [Read more...]