Category: Company News

A Telford-based automotive specialist, who has seen domestic and global sales rise significantly, has been named as the ‘Best of British Casting Company’ at the recent UK Cast Metals Industry Awards. Magna Cosma Casting UK has defied uncertainty in the sector to post one of the best years in its history, impressing judges with the […]

A global battery pack manufacturer headquartered in Peterlee has achieved ISO 45001 certification. The globally recognised standard reinforces Alexander Battery Technologies’ commitment to health and safety while delivering high-quality solutions to customers worldwide and supporting future growth. This certification comes as ABT builds on over 40 years of manufacturing excellence across the UK and abroad. […]

One of the world’s leading providers of smart airside solutions has capped a year of growth with a £5.25m share placing raise. Aurrigo International plc, which has expanded deployment into multiple new countries, opened a US office and sealed a second phase deal with Changi International in the last twelve months, will use the cash […]

A friendly support group for children with Down Syndrome and their families has received a perfect 10th birthday present from Alloy Wire International (AWI). Up and Downs, which was formed as an official charity by mums Diane Hughes and Jemma Sagar in November 2014, has become the latest beneficiary of the company’s ‘Wired for Good’ […]

A company which designs and manufactures uniforms for staff working in sectors from hospitality and leisure to healthcare and facilities management has become employee-owned. Tibard Group, which was set up in 1979 by John and Sue Shonfeld in a spare room at their home, has 70 staff and is based in Dukinfield, Tameside, Greater Manchester. […]

New optical sensors feature enhanced detection capabilities and faster commissioning with innovative Power PinPoint LED technology. The Power PinPoint LED from Leuze emits the maximum light power from a very small surface. The new light source technology can be used to finely position stacker cranes, among other things, using diffuse reflection sensors. Aligning and commissioning […]

Construction tech startup Automated Architecture (AUAR) has been awarded a Smart Grant of £341K by Innovate UK. The grant is for a project aiming to overcome the technological challenges that lie in scaling up AUAR’s building system and micro-factory platform to manufacture mid-rise timber housing, up to 6 storeys. Mid-rise housing units, or the so-called […]

A new publication which provides expert analysis, evidence and policy recommendations from The University of Manchester to tackle the UK’s key hydrogen policy challenges has just been released. On Hydrogen – from the University’s policy engagement unit, Policy@Manchester – features seven articles from academics including research-led advice on areas such as the production of hydrogen, storage […]