Almost 2,000 jobs step forward as commercial plans lodged
Proposals have been lodged for a commercial development on the site of a former GKN facility in Telford. The project, earmarked for an existing employment area, is forecast to create almost 2,000 jobs. Mercia Real Estate is seeking planning permission to redevelop land off Hadley Castle Works, Hadley. Extending to about 115.1 acres, the site […]
Spinning Around Records tunes in to Wellington music lovers
A new vinyl record shop has opened in the heart of Wellington which aims to hit all the right notes with indie music lovers. Spinning Around Records at 31,New Street gives customers in Wellington and beyond the opportunity to explore a wide range of music titles and buy vinyl records on their doorstep. As vinyl […]
Agri-EPI Centre partnership continues to ‘bear fruit’ for specialist recruitment firm
An exciting initiative to grow the UK’s agricultural industry is ‘bearing fruit’ for a specialist recruitment firm since it joined Telford’s agri-tech innovation hub. Jonathan Lee Recruitment took up offices in the Agri-EPI Centre, based at Harper Adams University, earlier this year to be closer to the community it serves – supporting agri-tech businesses by […]
Luceco boss reflects on ‘encouraging’ first half of 2023
Telford’s Luceco says it expects full year adjusted operating profit for 2023 to show ‘clear progress’ on last year. The LED lighting maker said that despite ongoing weakness in core markets, its has made further progress since its July trading update but remains mindful of the uncertain macroeconomic environment. Delivering its interim results, Luceco revealed […]
Skills event to showcase support for Telford employers
Support and funding opportunities for Telford businesses looking to recruit, retain and train their workforce is on offer at a special showcase event next month. Telford & Wrekin Council is bringing together employers, training providers and business support experts for the Skills Support Showcase on Wednesday 20 September at AFC Telford United in Wellington. The Council’s Invest […]
‘World-renowned’ business moving to Telford and into ‘signature building’
A company ‘world-renowned’ in its industry is moving to Telford after having plans approved for a purpose-built building. Swiss-owned firm Bruderer, a firm which specialises in sheet metal stamping and forming, is set to relocate from Luton to Hortonwood after having plans approved for an industrial building to assemble and service its ‘high-precision stamping presses’. […]
In-Comm Training’s Telford Academy hits employer milestone
The £3m technical academy, launched at the start of the year, has just signed a deal to work with its 75th employer. In-Comm Training has heralded the commitment of local companies in supporting young people into a career in industry, as well as highlighting a new-found desire to upskill workers to meet the modern-day requirements of advanced manufacturing. In just […]
Turas provide support for Shropshire sporting events
Accountancy firm Turas Accountants is extending its sporting connections by sponsoring the historical Shropshire Bowl & Shropshire Trophy competitions at Wrekin Golf Club. The company already supports Telford and Wrekin Hockey Club and has now stepped in to sponsor the two golfing competitions which were first organised in 1910 by Wellington Golf Club. The competitions […]
MyWorkwear celebrates growth with new senior hires
Telford-based supplier of embroidered and printed clothing MyWorkwear, has welcomed three senior hires to its team following record-breaking sales. After a successful first half of the year, the workwear provider saw its highest sales month to date in July thanks to new partnerships with businesses across the country putting their best dressed selves forward. The […]
BAE Systems set to land Ball Aerospace in £4.3 billion deal
Top defence contractor BAE Systems said it had reached an agreement to buy US firm Ball Aerospace in a $5.5 billion (£4.3bn) deal. The group has a joint venture at Hadley Castle Works in Telford, known as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land which specialises in land combat vehicles. The company said Ball Aerospace was a unique […]
