BAE Systems ‘delivering another year of good sales’
BAE Systems says it is trading in line with expectations after a strong third quarter. The group has a joint venture at Hadley Castle Works in Telford, known as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land, which specialises in land combat vehicles. In a trading update, the defence and aerospace giant said it has maintained a strong order […]
Telford’s RBSL showcases work on Boxer as Duke of Edinburgh welcomed
The team at Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land had the opportunity to showcase the progress being made on both Boxer and Challenger 3 manufacture to Duke of Edinburgh in Telford this week. Prince Edward visited RBSL during a visit to the county on Wednesday and met managing director Colin McClean for a tour of the Hadley […]
Telford’s Luceco confirms big investment in eEnergy
Telford LED lighting group Luceco has made a major strategic investment after buying shares in a long standing partner. The business has confirmed it will invest more than £1.75m in net zero energy services provider eEnergy, giving it 9 per cent of the shares in the group. It comes as eEnergy revealed it could sell […]
Plans submitted to extend Telford warehouse
Plans have been submitted for a Telford warehouse building to be extended to support additional employment on the site. The proposals have been submitted to Telford & Wrekin Council for a two-storey side extension at Technology House in Halesfield. Applicant Telford Eight Ltd said the “redevelopment and refurbishment of the warehouse will directly deliver the […]
Bruderer unveils two new presses at international trade event
Swiss-based manufacturer of high-speed presses Bruderer, opening a new base in Telford next year, has unveiled two new machines. Bruderer, which is 80 years old in 2023, used day one of the international trade fair Blechexpo to introduce the BSTA 710-220 and the BSTL 350-88, the latter designed to support customers involved in volume production […]
Sales improve for Luceco
LED lighting group Luceco saw an 8.3 per cent rise in sales in the third quarter of its financial year. The Telford business, which also supplies wiring accessories, electric vehicle chargers and portable power products, said results were encouraging for the three months to the end of September. Adjusted operating margin was just below 12 […]
Telford-based Software Development Company Secures £5,000 Funding for Product Expansion
A Telford-based software development company, Beta ONE Innovations has secured £5,000 funding from First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans under the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme for product expansion. Beta ONE Innovations develops software projects, beginning with Yourl, a swift and customer-friendly website hosting and design service. It is now looking to expand the […]
Progress continues on Telford’s Digital Skills and Enterprise Hub
Construction is well underway for the Digital Skills and Enterprise Hub in Telford’s Station Quarter, a project set to offer advanced education and support for business start-ups. Led by Telford & Wrekin Council in collaboration with educational partners Telford College and Harper Adams University, this initiative is poised to become a central hub for digital […]
New Shropshire recruitment agency set to revolutionise local job market
A new recruitment agency founded by industry veterans Kieran Evans and Alex Edwards is set to revolutionise the local job market. With a combined experience of over 10 years in the recruitment industry, Evans and Edwards bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a passion for connecting exceptional talent with forward-thinking businesses.Based in Telford Recsure Personnel […]
McPhillips appointed as contractor for Bruderer UK’s new Telford factory and showroom
Construction work on a new 48,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Telford is due to start shortly after Bruderer UK announced the approved contractor for the project. The world’s leading manufacturer of high-speed presses, which has been based in the UK for 55 years, has appointed local specialist McPhillips to lead on the build of […]
