Telford MP visits Telford’s Mail Solutions – A local Business with a Global Reach
As part of a commitment to engaging with businesses across Telford, Shaun Davies MP recently visited Mail Solutions in Halesfield, one of the UK’s most successful manufacturers of envelopes and print. Not only is Mail Solutions a leader in its field, but it is also proudly employee-owned, demonstrating a commitment to both its workforce and […]
Telford & Wrekin Council joins National Careers Week celebration
Telford & Wrekin Council is joining a national celebration of careers advice and guidance this week. National Careers Week 2025, which runs from March 3-8, encourages people of all ages to explore different career pathways that match their interests and signposts people of all ages to guidance and free education resources across the UK. The […]
River Bloom is aiming to blossom in Ironbridge
A new boutique and gift shop is aiming to attract a global customer base after opening its doors in Ironbridge thanks to a Pride in Our High Street business start-up grant. River Bloom, based at Number 6, Tontine Hill, offers bespoke gifts for visitors that want a lasting memento of this worldwide tourist destination. The […]
Filtermist sets sights growth with new Global Business Development Manager
A Telford manufacturer that helps companies create cleaner and safer working environments is embarking on a major international expansion drive. Filtermist Limited, which employs over 150 people, has appointed Graeme Bell as its new Global Business Development Manager. The filtration expert will be responsible for driving new opportunities in the APAC region – particularly in […]
Fire safety improved thanks to £30,000 grant and donation
A community company is celebrating a double boost in a campaign to improve fire safety at properties it runs across Telford. A Better Tomorrow has been awarded £30,000 from the Clothworkers’ Foundation for new fire doors and received free fire alarms for all its properties from Oswestry-based Aico. The CIC said the support meant 240 […]
ACE completes £350,000 investment drive in capacity boost
A £350,000 investment drive has been completed at a Telford precision manufacturer giving it a major boost in capacity. Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE), which is approaching its 25th anniversary in business later this year, has installed two additional single chamber Chemcut etching machines and a state-of-the-art UCE developer for creating quicker and cleaner imaging. It […]
Telford based Ash Plumbing & Bathrooms gets a boost from Theo Paphitis
A Telford based firm has received a business boost from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. On the 5th January 2025, David and Fran Ash, of Ash Plumbing & Bathrooms submitted a post to Theo about their business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a repost by Theo to his […]
GeoSmart Information’s PPC and SEO figures are on the Ascendancy
A partnership between GeoSmart Information and digital marketing agency Ascendancy has led to a remarkable 107 per cent increase in pay-per-click (PPC) conversions for the leading environmental consultancy business. GeoSmart Information’s collaboration with Newport-based Ascendancy has also delivered a 108% rise in website sessions and an 87 per cent boost in user numbers, reinforcing the […]
New cyber security courses to launch in September
Telford College is launching two new cyber security courses to equip people for careers in one of the fastest-growing areas of the IT industry. The level one and level two courses will be based at the college’s Maths & Digital Skills Hub in Telford town centre’s Station Quarter. The courses will be delivered for three […]
Robot wars: Chamber patrons visit education hub for fact-finding tour
Patron members of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a fact-finding trip to the education hub at Telford’s new Station Quarter – and came face-to-face with a ruthless game-playing robot. Harper Adams University hosted the event at The Quad, the first phase in Telford & Wrekin Council’s ambitious project to create a vibrant new residential, educational and […]
