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 […]
Midland Computers Champions Internal Growth with Appointment of New MD

A trusted provider of IT support services to businesses across the Midlands is celebrating a top appointment. Midland Computers is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amy Davies to Managing Director, after almost 19 years of dedicated service. This comes as part of a recent management restructure, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to internal growth, […]
Midland Computers Awarded Prestigious Industry Accolade

A Telford based IT solutions provider has been recognised at the Acronis UKI Partner Awards 2024. Midland Computers has been named as Reseller of the Year, testament to its collaborative partnership with Acronis and delivery of exceptional IT services to businesses across the region. Alan Miller, Sales and Marketing Director at Midland Computers, said: “Being […]
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 […]
MyWorkwear Celebrates Success of Networking Events

Shropshire based supplier of embroidered and printed workwear, MyWorkwear is celebrating the success of its networking event, Connect & Collaborate. Having been based in Shropshire since its inception in 1976, the workwear experts were looking for more ways to connect and collaborate with local businesses and, as a result, decided to introduce their very own […]
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 […]