Telford firm marks 50th milestone with opening of new £750,000 head office
A leading manufacturer has marked its 50th year in business by revealing record growth and a £750,000 investment in a new office space at its headquarters in Telford. Northwood, which employs 1100 people across ten UK sites, has seen its gross sales turnover increase from £236 million to £493 million in the last five years, […]
Rheinmetall to manufacture gun barrels at new UK site
German arms giant Rheinmetall is set to open a factory – at a location still to be determined – producing artillery gun barrels using British steel. The company already has a joint venture with BAE Systems at Hadley Castle Works in Telford, known as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land. The latest announcement was part of the […]
Regional awards nomination for the SMI team
Telford-based Seymour Manufacturing International is in the running for a West Midlands Business of the Year award. The company, which specialises in thermal insulation and temperature control products, has been shortlisted for the Innovation prize in the competition, run by TheBusinessDesk.com. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner to be held at the […]
Hello Telford celebrates two years of strengthening business connections and supply chains
Hello Telford, a free web-based app platform designed to help businesses in Telford and Wrekin connect, collaborate, and communicate, is celebrating its second anniversary. Since its launch, Hello Telford has become a vital tool for over 200 businesses, promoting more than 442 local business news stories and creating a space for valuable business-to-business opportunities. One […]
Serchem one of just 30 UK businesses chosen to take part in Florida collaboration
A Shropshire firm has become one of only 30 UK companies invited to take part in a ground-breaking collaboration aimed at increasing trade and economic co-operation with Florida. Serchem, based in Telford, attended the Department for Business and Trade-led UK-Florida Trade Corridor Programme roadshow – launched with the aim of ensuring the economic ties between […]
Construction sector invited to Meet the Buyer at major event
How Shropshire businesses can win a share of construction work on county projects totaling billions of pounds is the focus of a new event being held next month. The Meet the Buyer event on October 29 will also explore how companies can increase their chances of winning work through improving the social value they contribute […]
HRH The Princess Royal officially opens The Quad
A transformational education and business facility at the heart of Telford has been opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. he Royal visitor toured the Quad, a new digital skills and enterprise hub, which forms part of the ambitious Station Quarter project, and spoke to an invited audience of students, business people, politicians and […]
Melbourne deal continues Aviramp’s success story
World-leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp has continued its record-breaking year with a new deal in Australia. The UK-based manufacturer – famed for its pioneering step-free low-angle ramps – has clinched a deal with Australian operator Jetstar to supply a solar-powered Continental ramp for use at Melbourne. The deal cements Aviramp’s success in Australasia – […]
Telford business owner named winner in Best Business Women Awards
Telford businesswoman, Julie Kaur from Premier Jules Convenience in Hadley, won Gold Award for Best Consumer in this prestigious competition which seeks to find the very best female business talent from across the UK. Jules Convenience has been a family-run business for over 40 years and Julie has worked tirelessly with the community and raised […]
Telford based food firm creates 70 new jobs and wins over £1 million in contracts
A fast-growing food distribution company has created over 70 new jobs and won over £1 million in contracts as a major expansion gathers pace. Harlech Foodservice, which has a base in Telford as well as in Criccieth, Chester, Carmarthen and Merthyr Tydfi, has gained 943 new independent customers and won 243 new contract customers across Wales and […]
