Midlands Business News

A leading supplier of high-powered water blast equipment to the off-shore oil industry has increased its fleet of magnetic crawlers to keep pace with rising demand for the innovative cleaning equipment.

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Ishida Europe is launching a new top-of-the range multihead weigher, offering even higher speeds, improved user interface, ultra-efficient operation and exceptional robustness even in the harshest of factory environments.

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Members of Chesterfield and North Derbyshire’s manufacturing business community, that wish to develop the skills of their workforce will hear first-hand how the new AMRC Training Centre, which opens this autumn, can help them do just that.

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Growth prospects amongst West Midlands manufacturing SMEs is at a twelve-month high according to the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) Barometer

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A Warwickshire MP has urged the region’s manufacturers and engineers to come together to help drive forward the economy. Chris White, the MP for Leamington and Warwick, has agreed to speak at a major event organised by the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 24. The breakfast event – ‘Masterclass – Supporting [...]

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A new manufacturing institute to be created by Coventry University in partnership with Unipart Group will receive part of a £50m fund from the government to help drive growth and to cement the West Midlands’ image as a world-leading area for engineering.

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Last month saw the inaugural winners of a UK-wide award scheme to celebrate the best new farm buildings in the country revealed. TV personality Kate Humble was on hand at the Hilton Hotel, Bath, to give out the prizes at the first RIDBA (Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association) FAB Awards, which recognised and [...]

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The Midlands has an opportunity to prosper on the back of a resurgent manufacturing sector, Dennis Turner, former UK chief economist at HSBC, has predicted.

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Business Secretary, Vince Cable put the official Government seal of approval on a new Access to Finance Scheme for Black Country businesses during a visit to UK Steel Enterprise this week.

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Midlands manufacturers are calling on the Prime Minister to hold good his promise of leading a proper, informed debate about Britain’s relationship with the EU. Making the call ahead of the vote on an amendment in Parliament on an EU referendum, EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation believes the current debate is ‘letting British business down’ with [...]

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Midlands based carbon and graphite specialists Erodex (UK) Limited have partnered with global industry leader SGL Carbon in a bid to enter the high temperature furnace market with its new product range Erodex HT.

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Heritage Silverware has restored and returned a piece of dining room history to one of Britain’s most magnificent hotels.

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metalweb, one of the UK’s leading stockists of specialist metals, including aluminium and stainless steels, has made a major commitment to its future by investing over £200,000 in cutting-edge machinery. metalweb, which delivers raw material products for leading companies across aerospace, defence and many other hi-tech industries, has enhanced its customer offer by purchasing a [...]

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Marriages Specialist Foods Ltd, a manufacturer of animal feed, has nearly tripled the number of staff it employs following the purchase of a new processing plant.

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A Nottinghamshire-based company that produces materials used in the creation of steel is investing almost £10 million across its two plants to help drive its international expansion. Steetley Dolomite has secured a £5 million funding package from HSBC’s Nottinghamshire Commercial team to support the investment. The company, which specialises in supplying dolomitic lime and dead-burnt [...]

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Stormsaver one of the UK’s market leaders in rainwater harvesting systems, have launched a new, e-commerce website – www.rainwaterdrainage.com in response to a construction industry looking for a wider range of products all in one place. The new website contains thousands of rainwater and drainage products suitable for self builders, sub contractors and independent builders. [...]

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A kiln piloting revolutionary technology that could cut energy costs for the ceramics industry by up to 30 per cent is set to be unveiled.

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A Birmingham silverware manufacturer identified for its outstanding business potential has graduated from the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme.

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West Midlands businesses and unions are calling for urgent Government intervention to protect industry from gas shortages.

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With a history of nearly 60 years serving the rail industry, Beakbane continues to develop new technology for the international rail industry.

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A company which made its name manufacturing and supplying insulated steel lintels to the British and Irish construction industries has been praised for its drive, ambition and innovation

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Alstom, the global leader in power generation, transport and infrastructure, has become the 50th member of the pioneering Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry.

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Local manufacturing support group Made in the Midlands has announced a new partnership with Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking that will see the bank work closely with the private sector group to fuel the growth of the region’s manufacturing industry. Lloyds Bank will work with Made in the Midlands to support the group’s 250 regional members [...]

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A Shropshire precast concrete firm has made it even easier for clients to access its range of market-leading products after the launch of its brand new website. Elite Precast Concrete, based in Telford, has recently teamed up with Bristol-based Carn Garrish Creative, a specialist graphic design agency, to launch its new and improved website, which [...]

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Friction welding specialist Thompson has set its sights on winning more business in the BRIC economies with a series of new foreign language websites.

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Businesses in Staffordshire’s manufacturing, engineering and technology sectors are being urged to link up as part of a new network to boost economic growth. The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership is launching the network to enable manufacturing businesses to share knowledge and bring forward ideas to boost productivity and support industry. A launch event [...]

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Engineers are at the heart of society and we need to boost their numbers and status, according to a leading campaigner.

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Following a successful test project, Lockbolts manufactured by Telford based Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) have been selected for use by renowned German steel construction specialist Butzkies GmbH

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The lingerie and swimwear design and manufacturer Eveden who is responsible for market leading brands such as Freya and Fantasie, is celebrating after it was presented with two prestigious awards

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Visitors to the Subcon and Advanced Manufacturing Shows will have the chance to learn practical lessons from the experts at a series of specially commissioned free seminars over three days.

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The Government has been urged to put design and technology at the forefront of its new TechBacc qualification.

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A rapidly expanding group of companies in Shropshire has opened another new division just months after a trophy company acquisition. The Air Systems Group, based on Stafford Park in Telford took over competitor Manx Trophies last year and has now expanded into the supply and personalisation of sports kits. The company has launched the new [...]

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Destination Chesterfield, the town’s marketing campaign, is offering Chesterfield and North Derbyshire’s manufacturing and engineering businesses the opportunity to become involved with The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing, a world-class centre for advanced machining and materials research for high-value manufacturing sectors. Information on how to get involved, as well the [...]

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Those that find sitting comfortably a pain in the back are having their seating problems massaged by Birmingham based specialist seating manufacturer Repose.

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The world’s first 10-year, battery powered wireless Thermoptek™ interlink smoke alarm – designed by Coventry-based fire safety products specialist, Sprue Safety Products

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Lincolnshire-based fishing bait manufacturer Chapel Baits has undertaken a brand relaunch for a new range, “Bait Factory”

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One of the event industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of temporary roadway and flooring has added to its trophy cabinet having been recognised with a highly coveted business award.

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Droitwich, Worcestershire based business Winsted Ltd has won a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.

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Purity Brewing Co has cemented its ambitions for future growth with the installation of a new brewhouse and brewing equipment, an investment of almost £1.5million.

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Staffordshire tableware manufacturer Steelite International has been given one of the most prestigious business awards in the world.

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Evac+Chair International are set to make an impact at the 2013 Safety and Health Expo with the launch of their very own Emergency Bus. As the world’s leading supplier of emergency escape equipment, Evac+Chair International will be showcasing its vast range of evacuation chairs and lifesaving equipment at the show taking place at Birmingham NEC [...]

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The largest ever manufacturing exhibition to be hosted in the Black Country is set to bring Midlands industrial firms and young engineering talent together for the first time.

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A Shropshire precast concrete company has been called upon by a local authority for the second time, after its products proved a tried and tested solution for its recycling facility expansion.

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Fabweld Steel Products designed and manufactured the vented lid covers for an £8 million National Grid project to overhaul the outdated Pyle electricity substation in south Wales.

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Leading ceramics manufacturer Steelite International has unveiled a new structure ahead of ambitious expansion plans.

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Midtherm Flue Systems based in Dudley, West Midlands have recruited two Sales Representatives to cover the South West and Midlands region despite the recession.

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A Shropshire company which manufactures and distributes electrical accessories and equipment to trade and retail customers throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East

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Tamworth based workholding and machining firm Brown and Holmes Ltd has achieved record levels of growth, with sales hitting the £5m for the first time in its history.

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More and more UK manufacturers are turning to subcontracting to build their business and expand their markets, says a leading Subcon exhibitor.

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The global benefits of electric tug solutions from Ashbourne-based manufacturer MasterMover® have been underlined by the business’ export growth in Australia

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