Northern Ireland firm expands into new markets following new partnership between UK Export Finance and Ulster Bank

Maxflow, a Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of industrial pressure washers and power products, is accelerating its growth with a finance package issued by Ulster Bank and guaranteed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency. This partnership supports Maxflow to expand its operations, enter new export markets, and grow its customer base. With over […]

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Jasun Envirocare extends Bridgwater premises further to meet international demand

An innovative Somerset-based British air filter manufacturer that sells to businesses internationally is investing in extending its headquarters in Bridgwater to help cover growing demand for its products worldwide (January 2025). Family-owned and run manufacturing and services company Jasun Envirocare is spending £300,000 to add to its Riverside House premises as part of its ongoing […]

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Report reveals West Yorkshire manufacturers are missing out on a vital boost in productivity

Manufacturing SMEs in West Yorkshire are missing out on a boost in productivity thanks to a lack of knowledge in strategy development, training, financial management, data driven operations and digital transformation. ew report by Oxford Innovation Advice, who support hundreds of companies in the region through the West Yorkshire Good Growth and Made Smarter Digital […]

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Leicester College and local employers to showcase apprenticeship opportunities at Apprenticeship Fair 2025

Leicester College will be hosting its annual Apprenticeship Fair from 1-5pm on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at its Freemen’s Park Campus. The Apprenticeship Fair will help people to find out about the opportunities provided by apprenticeships and also meet with a wide range of employers who are looking to recruit new apprentices to their teams. […]

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Specsavers launches stylish new safety eyewear range, adds to 2-for-1 offering

Specsavers has launched its newly enhanced safety eyewear range, co-created with Stryder Eyewear. This collaboration combines decades of expertise with innovation to deliver a collection designed to meet the diverse needs of industries and PPE requirements. With more than 50 years of experience and over 100 patents, Stryder Eyewear has worked closely with Specsavers to […]

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Tackling Waste in Precision Engineering

In high-quality precision engineering, waste can be an overlooked yet pressing issue. With the sector producing over 15 million tonnes of waste annually in the UK alone—according to the Engineering Employers Federation—a staggering amount of valuable raw materials such as plastics and composites are discarded during manufacturing. This leads to environmental degradation and increases operational costs, with many […]

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Altus Assists CEM to Optimise Efficiency with X-Ray Component Counting

Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has successfully helped G&B Electronic Designs Ltd., a prominent contract electronics manufacturer, address a key operational challenge by supplying the Scienscope AXC-800 III X-Ray Component Counter. This strategic investment enables the company to further enhance and optimise production efficiency. G&B Electronic Designs, […]

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