Manufacturing

Contact Originators, a leading name in print prepress services for the corrugated, flexible packaging and label sectors, is celebrating after winning the Sustainability Award at the North West Business Desk Business of the Year Awards 2024.

Preston-headquartered emergency power specialist, Central Power Services (CPS), has invested over £750,000 in the acquisition of four cutting-edge Stage V generators and two new generator delivery vehicles, as part of its ambitious growth plans.

More than 40 of the West Midlands’ leading manufacturing and engineering support businesses will be showcasing their expertise at a new exhibition being held in Telford on Thursday.

Established in 1994, Container Components Europe (CCE), part of the Impact Environmental Group (IEG), and home of the famous Duraflex lid, has surpassed several trading milestones as it celebrates thirty years in business.

A woman who served in the British Army for 18 years is advancing in her career as a specialist engineer and is urging others to follow her example.

Leading engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has expanded its multi-disciplinary offering at its Bristol office, with the appointment of principal structural engineer Tom Holmes. This strategic hire has significantly strengthened the company’s local presence and reinforced its regional growth strategy.

X2 (UK), one of the country’s leading providers of logistics and haulage solutions, is pleased to announce a three-year extension of its partnership with ADM Packaged Oils.

Freight forwarder AGI Global Logistics have announced the opening of a new office in Milton Keynes.

Leading supplier of personalised workwear, clothing and PPE, MyWorkwear has been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s Insider Midlands Young Professionals Awards.

M Group Services has completed the acquisition of Bridgwater-based BGEN Ltd and its subsidiaries (“BGEN”), one of the UK’s largest independent technical engineering solutions businesses with a strong position in regulated end markets including power & energy, water, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.

Leading critical engineering firm MARCH has received investment from EMK Capital as part of the sale from Aliter Capital.

Leading Birmingham-based engineering firm, adi Group, was shortlisted at The Business Desk’s Business of the Year Awards 2025, earning a spot in both the Community Impact and Employer of the Year shortlists.

PULSAR®, a leading manufacturer of technical and protective performance apparel, has relocated its headquarters to Worcester in a move that looks to triple the company’s operational capacity.

North Wales, UK – Last week, KnitMesh Technologies made a significant impact at the Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe held at the Hamburg Messe in Hamburg, Germany.

A leading manufacturer of PCB assemblies is enjoying the fruits of employee-ownership after it reshored a significant product range.

Equipment readiness is vital for all organisations operating in e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, post & parcel, warehouse and 3PL, especially in peak season.

Zoe Brimelow, a director at Manchester-headquartered Duo Packaging Group, which includes Duo UK and Duclo Recycling, has been named as one of six new Deputy Lieutenants of Greater Manchester.

Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a major milestone - backing North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies.

Northern Valve and Fitting Company Limited (NVFCL), based in Leigh, Greater Manchester, has boosted its senior leadership team by appointing three experts with over 80 years of combined experience in the oil, gas and hydrogen industries.

Pirelli UK has been named Tyre Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Awards 2024.

Aidan Monks co-owner of Northwest-based bakery Lovingly Artisan, which operates in Altrincham, Manchester, and Kendal in the Lake District, was presented with the top baking industry accolade, 24th October, at this year’s Baking Industry Awards, (BIA), collecting the Baker of the Year Award 2024.

Castleford based Solupak is eyeing up global expansion as demand rises for its ethical commercial cleaning products.

Northwood – a leading manufacturer of professional paper hygiene and wiping products – is celebrating its 50th year in business with record growth and a £750,000 investment into a new office space at its headquarters in Telford.

A leading West Midlands manufacturing figure has been appointed as the Chair of the Automotive Group within Euroforge.

Kinaxia Logistics has sealed a two-year extension to its multimillion-pound contract with Eurocell, the UK’s largest manufacturer, recycler and distributor of PVC-U products for the construction industry.

A Somerset-Based leading British air filter manufacturer is exhibiting at the world’s largest filtration show for the second year running this November as part of its ongoing worldwide growth plans (November 12-14, 2024).

A Black Country manufacturer of equipment for the international metal forming industry has invested £500,000 in a cutting-edge vertical turning centre to help boost efficiency and support the growth of the business.

Electroplating and finishing specialist partners with the HR Dept to launch ‘Be Better’ scheme

Hot water specialist Adveco has announced a new manufacturing partnership with Midea Cooling & Heating (UK & Ireland) to provide commercial air source heat pumps (ASHP), after-sales technical support, maintenance and service for commercial water heating applications.

BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering companies specialising in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, has opened a 5545 square foot office and manufacturing facility in the south west (Bridgwater, Somerset).

Tamlite Lighting, based in Redditch and one of the UK’s largest independent lighting manufacturers, is urging the construction industry to prioritise emergency lighting as a vital component of building safety.

Manchester’s Viadux building has received two awards from the Institution of Structural Engineers in recognition of the forward-thinking design principles adopted by renaissance Associates Ltd.

According to CGA’s most recent data, Butcombe Brewing Co’s iconic ale is at number one in the South West in terms of volume and value, outranking giants of the industry such as Doom Bar and Tribute for the very first time.

Europa Warehouse has renewed its contract with long-standing customer and leading supplier of equipment and servicing for the logistics and fulfilment sector, Southgate Global.

Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Harley Haddow has raised thousands of pounds for charity in poignant memory of two colleagues.

One of the world’s leading nonwoven fabric-tech companies, Nonwovenn has recently achieved a major milestone of 18 years of consecutive profitable growth with the current financial year delivering a turnover of £45m with a 20%+ EBITDA and sees the business now targeting an ambitious goal of growing turnover to £80m by 2028.

A South West-based engineering team with a passion for innovation is transforming the large-format additive manufacturing sector with the launch of its latest product.

Made Smarter is calling for manufacturers to open their factories to the schools, colleges and the local community for National Manufacturing Day on September 26.

Lizard Yacht Service has secured a partnership agreement with HAMANN AG, the leading manufacturer of sewage and greywater treatment technology, based in Germany.

Leading engineering services firm Edwin James Group today announced its rebrand to MARCH.

The company, which started with 8 employees in 2014, has grown to become one of the most successful and respected Sage business partners in the UK, now employing more than 60 people across four offices.

Electroplating specialist BEP Surface Technologies and nanodiamond manufacturer Carbodeon have announced a strategic relationship to develop a ‘world first’ copper-nanodiamond composite coating.

A world-leading quality management provider is celebrating its 30th anniversary over which time it has seen significant growth and diversification on a variety of fronts.

Frank Roberts & Sons is launching a new TV and multi-channel marketing campaign as part of a £1.5m promotional drive next week (9th September 2024).

Donna Edwards, director of the North West adoption programme, says businesses are hesitant to commit to change because they lack the confidence with technology and digital skills among leaders and employees.

South West-based drilling experts ADP Group have successfully sold their geothermal division to Rendesco, a recognised leader in the heat network industry, in a deal advised by Thrings.

Goodfish Group has reached agreement with Schneider Electric to acquire Schneider’s UK extrusion and assembly business at Flint.

A precision fabricator and specialist in electromechanical assembly is on course for its best-ever 12 months to mark its 25th anniversary.

United Molasses Group, the owner of bulk liquid storage specialist UM Terminals, has announced two key appointments.

Rem3dy Health Ltd (trading as Nourished), which specialises in individually tailored gummy nutrition, has achieved 100% recycling of the waste from the production of its innovative nutrient stacks.

Sealy, one of the world’s leading mattress brands, is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of joining the National Bed Federation (NBF) which coincides with its own 50th birthday.

Northamptonshire is set to host its inaugural Manufacturing Week from 23rd to 27th September, a celebration aimed at highlighting the strength and innovation within the local manufacturing sector.

Renowned English wine producer, Langham Wine Estate is proud to announce its partnership with multi-award-winning wine distributor, Liberty Wines, who boast one of the most impressive portfolios of producers in the country.

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has recently partnered with Total Interiors Direct to address its critical storage needs as part of the ongoing 10-year conservation project for HMS Victory, the oldest commissioned ship in the world.

After a very happy 20 years in our Buchan House home, the Qi team is excited to announce our move to Doolittle Mill in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

Kinaxia Logistics has won a contract with marketing and distribution group Robinson Young to provide warehousing and transport services for fast-moving consumer goods across the country.

Leading flight case manufacturer Absolute Casing has acquired competitor Nomad Cases in a move that will create a market-leading flight case group, through a deal negotiated and led by Swindon’s corporate finance specialist Watersheds.

One of the world’s leading nonwoven fabric-tech companies, Nonwovenn has appointed industry luminary, Silke Brand-Kirsch as commercial director.

A major new partnership has been signed that will give ‘agritech’ innovators a single point of contact for contract manufacturing and electronics.

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