Manufacturing

Francis Kirk Group is investing in its worldwide supply and distribution hub in Denton with a new warehouse on the site.

George Koch Sons Europe Ltd has relocated to newly refurbished office space in Lichfield city centre.

MacLellan Rubber announce strong growth in commercial rubber sheet sales in the first quarter of 2018 and,

Giving manufacturers complete control and increased speed over their machining operations will be on the agenda when Coventry-based Hyfore heads to MACH 2018.

Multi-disciplinary engineering firm, adi Group, is playing a central role in the delivery of an ultra hi-tech world first in Swindon, Wiltshire. The £30 million technology project, integrated and installed by adi Projects, decarbonises heating and transport.

Local company Gowercroft Joinery is celebrating 20 years of specialist doors and windows manufacturing in Derbyshire.

A Kingswinford-based home lifts manufacturer has been ranked as one of Britain’s fastest growing SME exporters for the second consecutive year.

Coventry engineering company introduces new opportunities

Birmingham-based supplier of ophthalmic instruments and accessories, Mainline Instruments, has announced its plan to launch the new Optomed Aurora, at Optrafair 2018,

Warrington UK, Monday 12th March 2018 - Able to perform tasks and motions that human arm would achieve, www.bots.co.uk, part of Warrington Robotics Ltd, launches their new robot rental service, one of the first of its kind in the UK.

Pilot programme matches regional manufacturing firms with industry leaders including BAE Systems, Siemens, Sharing in Growth and GSK to help boost productivity

Investment in a new state-of-the-art machine from Worcester Presses is helping a Cannock automotive supplier win over £750,000 of new contracts.

ATG Access, the world’s leading innovator of road blocker, bollard and vehicle barrier systems, has appointed two key hires, including a new sales co-ordinator, as part of its ambitious growth plans to expand into international markets.

Denton-based engineering and fastening business Francis Kirk Group has passed the £200K order milestone after opening up trading opportunities in Iran.

Small to medium sized manufacturers in the South West of England must improve productivity by unlocking ‘their own hidden potential’, if sales and profit growth is to meet expectations. This is the key finding of the latest South West Manufacturing Barometer.

One of the world’s leading measurement specialists is celebrating after enjoying its best ever appearance at Southern Manufacturing and Electronics.

Industry’s search for greater accuracy and real-time data has helped an East Staffordshire measurement specialist secure a record-breaking year.

After winning the Made in the Midlands Export Award and Midlands Region Export Award from the EEF (The Manufacturers Organisation) in 2017,

Trentham Lakes based manufacturers StairBox and Wooden Windows have sealed the deal on their expansion plans this week with 300 cubic meters of concrete.

Birmingham resident James Crouch becomes first hire of 2018

Automotive and aerospace quality management experts G&P have won the Waste Management/Reduction category at the highly prestigious edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2018.

Sky Atlantic's Arctic chiller starring Dennis Quaid & Richard Dormer becomes latest major title to base at the largest film & TV studios in the West of England

New Year, New start! January 2018 saw Spiers Engineering Safety open the doors of their new Spiers Industrial Training Centre.

Consultant engineering company Clegg Associates has appointed Graham Hodges as Non-Executive Director, strengthening the company’s management team as it continues to experience rapid growth.

The Carver Group Limited has appointed Chris Carver CEng MIMechE AMEI as a non-executive director with effect from January 2018, strengthening the board and adding industry expertise.

UWE Bristol and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) have kicked off the Year of Engineering with the launch of a national engineering competition for schools.

Berkeley Stainless Fittings, a Bristol-based stainless steel stockholding and fabrication company, is targeting international growth after receiving funding from NatWest.

The Rothen Group, a national independent civil engineering and maintenance business servicing UK Waterways, has reported an impressive 20 per cent growth during 2017.

West Midlands engineering firm, adi Group, is looking to take on up to 500 new engineers across its more than 30 specialist disciplines to fulfil its growth ambitions over the next four years.

A Cornish precision laser profiling and multi-axis press brake bending company is keeping up with increased customer demand and creating new job opportunities after securing a grant from the EDRF-funded Access2Finance programme delivered by Redruth-based,

Still going strong and looking to the future, Midlands based manufacturing company B Hepworth & Co Ltd is celebrating its 150 years anniversary in 2018.

January 22, 2018, saw the long-awaited inclusivity campaign launched at Manor Grove, in Handsworth, Birmingham, as a direct response to addressing the UK's engineering skills gap.

A Cornish farm has made one of the first successful bids to the Rural Development Programme for England Growth Programme (RDPE) for a £500,000 food processing project.

Malton-based architectural product manufacturer, Neaco, has completed a record year of sales with a 57% increase in orders compared to 2016.

Manchester-based Proline Engineering has been acquired by US-headquartered CPM Holdings in a deal that will significantly expand the local company’s global growth.

Great British bakes with all of the taste, less of the calories

Leading Secure and Essential Communication specialist invests over three-quarters-of-a-million in innovative technology

Birmingham-based supplier of ophthalmic instruments, Mainline Instruments, has appointed Jack Hawkins to strengthen its sales and marketing team.

A leading plastic manufacturer has invested in the world’s leading-edge diamond-edged polisher as part of its ongoing investment programme, aimed to ensure it “remains competitive in a global market place.”

Global engineering, construction, and project management company Bechtel has opened its first office in Birmingham city centre.

Leading hygienic flooring and drainage specialists Kemtile has just moved to new premises on Taylor Business Park in Warrington - taking 16,000 sq. ft. of office and warehouse space.

One of the West Midlands’ fastest growing manufacturers is celebrating a major birthday in style by posting more than £22m of sales in 2017.

Professional services firm KPMG has strengthened its offering to the North of England’s business community with the appointment of partner Jon Meeten as head of tax for the region.

Featuring aerial drone sequences facilitated by Bristol Film Office

A Cornish artisan gin producer has been named as Gin of the Month by Jamie Oliver’s prestigious Fifteen in London.

Ehrco - the UK’s largest independent supplier of hydraulic hose and fittings - has celebrated its 25th year in business by achieving an 18% rise in turnover.

Pailton Engineering invests in SOHMAX

Technical textile specialists, Heathcoat Fabrics, has completed a staggering £3million worth of renewable energy installations across its Devon-based factory.

Manchester-based frozen children’s food brand Kiddyum has signed a deal with The Authentic Food Co,

Exol, the UK’s leading independent lubricants company, has been awarded runner up in the category of ‘CV Supplier of Excellence’

TotalKare, the UK's number one provider of heavy-duty vehicle lifting solutions, has welcomed two new additions to its workforce as it gears up for more success in 2018.

Leicester based LED lighting specialists, Parify have won ‘Service Provider of the Year’ at the prestigious National Association of Jewellers Awards 2018.

Pertinax Pharma is launching its antimicrobial products into the commercial market after 12 months of business growth and development at Future Space, Bristol’s new tech and science hub.

Business as usual for AJM Pet Products after blaze at warehouse in Yate

Tier One automotive supplier Sertec has invested in a new £500,000 robot welding cell to manufacture parts for the new Toyota Auris.

A Stockport-based video production company has expanded its workforce and taken on two new clients thanks to advisory support from Business Growth Hub, part of The Growth Company.

Pressmark Pressings has joined the leading Midlands manufacturing and engineering membership group Made in the Midlands (MIM).

Major demand from customers in automotive and white goods has helped a Black Country manufacturing specialist relocate, putting it on course for another record year.

Coventry-based metal components manufacturer, PAB Coventry, has received £600,000 in new machinery to capitalise upon the strong demand at home and overseas from some of the biggest names in the automotive industry, including Aston Martin,