National award for Telford business tutor Samantha
A Telford College business lecturer has won a national award in a competition celebrating ‘excellence in education’. Samantha Bailey has been highly commended in the Further Education Lecturer of the Year category at this year’s Pearson National Teaching Awards. Colleagues describe her as an ‘inspirational’ lecturer who develops a real connection with her students, and […]
New engineering centre opens at Telford College
Telford College has officially launched its new engineering centre as part of an ambitious plan to bridge skills gaps and boost productivity in the local economy – working in close partnership with local employers. Businesses were invited to a breakfast briefing, which was an opportunity for new principal and chief executive Lawrence Wood to spell […]
Telford’s SMI aims to help farmers to avoid the big freeze this winter
Thermal insulation specialist Seymour Manufacturing International (SMI) has launched a new product range to help keep farm vehicles running in sub-zero temperatures. The Telford-based company has designed a range of covers to protect containers which store diesel exhaust fluid, also known as AdBlue, from the ravages of winter. The liquid is used to reduce harmful […]
Growing Wolverhampton business clothing firm expands into Telford site
A Wolverhampton business clothing wholesaler is set to expand its operations after taking on new premises in Telford. Racecourse Road based Absolute Apparel, a leading clothing wholesaler to the garment decorating industry, has completed its purchase of a 93,000 square foot unit on Halesfield 14, which the company says will cater to the firm’s “growing […]
Laser investment boost FSP’s ambitious growth plans
A leading Telford based manufacturer of access covers and steel products for the construction, water, energy and security sectors has reinforced ambitious growth plans with a significant investment in new equipment. Fabweld Steel Products, which is based at Court Works in Telford, aims to almost double turnover in the next five years. To help the […]
BAE Systems announces plans for new artillery facility
Military firm BAE Systems has announced plans to establish a new artillery development and production facility that will create 50 high-skilled jobs. The facility in Sheffield is being funded with investments of more than £25 million. “Our aim is to deliver long-term artillery capabilities for the UK, which will safeguard, sustain and grow a critical, […]
Leading academics honoured at House of Lords celebration of food and farming trailblazers
Leading academics from Harper Adams University have been honoured at an event at the House of Lords celebrating the achievements of trailblazers in the UK’s food and farming industry. The prestigious event, hosted by the Rt Hon Lord Taylor of Holbeach CBE FRAgS, praised the recipients for their significant contributions to the sector in the presence […]
Local fine food distributor named finalist for prestigious award
Cress Co, a fine food distributor with a depot in Telford, is honoured to be named a finalist for the Farm Retail Association’s prestigious Associate Member of the Year Award. The Farm Retail Association connects and supports British farms in diversifying their businesses through farm shops, farmers’ markets, and PYO enterprises. Its awards celebrate the […]
Kelly steps up to practice manager role at Turas
Accountancy firm, Turas, has promoted Kelly Wilson to practice manager to handle client liaison and community engagement. Kelly, 44, from Stirchley in Telford, joined the company five years ago as a part-time office administrator. Her role has expanded as the company has grown and she is now responsible for co-ordinating client needs and internal office […]
Perfect match as Be Bold teams up with Panthers
A leading Newport based PR company has thrown its support behind grassroots football for girls by sponsoring an up-and-coming youth team. Be Bold Media has helped to fund new equipment and kit for the Newport Girls Under 12 Panthers team, which trains at Harper Adams University, opposite the company’s base at the Midlands Agri-Tech Innovation […]
