Leisure airline, Jet2.com has announced the opening of a new engineering hangar at Manchester Airport to support the company’s operations and future growth. The opening follows the demolition of a previous facility on the site, followed by a full multi-million pound rebuild. TSL was the technical … [Read more...]
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North West universities partner with digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers
Two universities have partnered with the Made Smarter programme to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers in the North West. Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford have been named as delivery partners for Made Smarter’s Leading Digital … [Read more...]
Macclesfield engineering group completes on US acquisition
Macclesfield-based engineering group, Bodycote, has announced the completion of its £52 million acquisition of US based Lake City HT. Indiana-based Lake City HT hot isostatic pressing (HIP) and vacuum heat treatment primarily for the aerospace and orthopaedic implant markets. The acquisition by … [Read more...]
Handforth firm recognised with King’s Award for Enterprise
Handforth-based IntegratedAIR Systems was among the 16 businesses in the North-west to be recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise. The North-west saw winners named across all four categories – Promoting Opportunity, Sustainable Development, Innovation and International Trade – and this year … [Read more...]
Macclesfield engineering firm celebrates 40 years in business
Macclesfield-based engineering company, Statiflo, is celebrating being in business for 40 years; after first starting in a spare bedroom, the business now exports to over 100 countries. Statiflo International is a world leader in the design and distribution of motionless mixing technology, … [Read more...]
SuperBike Factory launches apprenticeship programme
Macclesfield based SuperBike Factory, Europe's largest retailer of used motorbikes, has launched a new apprenticeship scheme to train more people to properly maintain and service bikes. The new scheme has been launched in partnership with EMTEC, the automotive brand of Nottingham College, close … [Read more...]
North West Space Cluster to boost region’s role in multi-billion pound UK space sector
The North-west has been confirmed as a strategic component of the UK’s multi-billion pound space sector, with a dedicated North West Space Cluster formally launched in the region. Led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), alongside a consortium of key regional, national and … [Read more...]
MBO for Macclesfield engineering firm
Macclesfield-based engineering firm, Statiflo International, has undergone a management buyout (MBO) following the sad death of owner and MD last year. Directors Paul Davies, Paul Buck and Carl Wilkinson have acquired a majority stake in the business for an undisclosed sum. The trio have … [Read more...]
Macclesfield engineering firm announces new Non Executive Chair
Global engineering firm, Bodycote, which is headquartered in Macclesfield, has announced the appointment of Daniel Dayan as Non Executive Chair. Daniel Dayan will succeed Anne Quinn MBE from 1 January 2022, after announcing her intention to step down from the company's board earlier this … [Read more...]
Tidy Planet technology chosen to help power electric motorsport championship
Macclesfield based Tidy Planet, along with Dorset-based partners Eco Sustainable Solutions, have seen their technology used to convert food waste to energy at the Extreme E off-road electric vehicle racing championship latest meet in Dorset on 18-19th December. The Extreme E global championship … [Read more...]
Macclesfield engineering firm eyes African expansion
Macclesfield based engineering firm, Statiflo, has launched a new partnership that will expand its market presence to 18 more African countries. Statiflo has appointed Johannesburg-based Spray Nozzle to distribute its products and provide advice and support to customers as it continues to enter … [Read more...]
Exporting award for Macclesfield engineering firm
Macclesfield engineering company, Statiflo, has been regionally recognised for its exporting excellence, and is now in the running for a national award. The firm won in the export category of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards. Statiflo, which has its headquarters in … [Read more...]