Telford manufacturer aces export markets with investment in new technology
Complex metal components manufactured in Telford are being used in space exploration and the next generation of airplanes and cars thanks to the technical expertise of a fast-growing local manufacturer. Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE) has seen sales grow by 15% in the last year, with export orders increasing after the firm boosted capacity with the […]
Autocraft Telford first bodyshop in the UK to receive latest BSI positive recommendation
Shropshire’s leading accident repair centre, Autocraft Telford are celebrating a new positive recommendation from BSI. The BS10125:2022 is the latest British Standard for vehicle body repair and paintwork. It provides a framework for safe and effective repair of damaged vehicles, ensuring that they are returned to their preaccident condition in terms of both appearance and […]
£30,000 boost to help Telford firm’s expansion
A Telford-based business has been handed a £30,000 cash boost to support its expansion plans. Internet solutions provider Exascale, which has its headquarters in Telford, has secured a Business Growth Programme (BGP) grant. The grant has enabled the business to buy new equipment, expand its product range and invest in new machinery to speed up […]
Telford-based Protolabs invests in new manufacturing model
A leading digital manufacturer based in Telford has invested in a new manufacturing model to help its growing customer base access advanced production capabilities, reduced part costs and, importantly, higher volumes. Protolabs has combined its own, state-of-the-art digital factories in the UK and Europe with a distributed network of manufacturers that is powered by Hubs, […]
Gold for Telford company to honour health and safety excellence
A Telford-based company has fought off stiff international competition to scoop a prestigious RoSPA Award for its commitment to health and safety excellence. Dodd Group won a Gold Award in the Construction Industry category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its staff get home safely at the end of every working day. The RoSPA Health and […]
Ex-Wolves boss Dave Jones joins Shropshire business ahead of expansion plans
Telford-based Q Financial Services has announced former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Dave Jones has partnered with them to support their financial services offering. Jones guided Wolves to victory in the Football League First Division play-offs in 2003 and directors at Q Services say his knowledge will be a valuable asset to the company. The company said […]
‘Historic day’ as manufacturing of British Army’s Boxer vehicles begins in Telford
Manufacturing of the British Army’s Boxer Vehicle has started on a ‘historic and momentous day’ in Telford. Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has begun work on delivering more than 260 of the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle at its Hadley Castle Works site, having invested £40m in the 29-acre facility – a move which will provide […]
Telford Transport Solutions going from strength to strength
Telford Transport Solutions is set to go from strength to strength after investing in a new fleet. The company has taken delivery of a new articulated truck and long-wheel base van fleet. Six top of the range DAF XG and two DAF CF artics are accompanied by five new, long-wheel base, high roof vans. Director […]
AceOn expands with second office and new jobs
Thriving UK battery specialist AceOn has opened a new office in the West Midlands – creating new jobs and taking its founder back to his home patch. AceOn, which has its headquarters in Telford, has expanded into Solihull to focus on its growing residential, commercial and industrial energy storage business. The move will create four […]
Shropshire entrepreneur expands £14m empire
Telford-based Instaloft has announced the opening of offices in the North West and Kent. The announcement marks the continued expansion of the company across the UK, after reaching a record turnover last year of £14.3m. Founder, Rob Stone, officially launched the business in October 2014, scaling the business from a one-man-band to a successful business […]
