Macclesfield-based Spectrum Ophthalmics has set its sights on growth during 2023, with plans to increase its headcount and product portfolio. Operating across the UK, the leading independent ophthalmic provider has laid out its plans to increase annual turnover by more than 15% in the next 12 … [Read more...]
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Technology adoption programme marks four years support SME manufacturers in the North-west
The Made Smarter programme to support SME manufacturers in the North West with the adoption of new technology has celebrated its fourth anniversary with investments in 250 smaller manufacturers. Since launching, the programme has invested in 275 projects, including £5 million funded by the … [Read more...]
North West SMEs awarded £22.4 million in innovation funding throughout 2022
SMEs in the North West have greatly increased their share of Innovate UK grant funding in the past year with £22.4 million awarded for projects begun in 2022. The amount awarded to the region’s small businesses represents 94.2% of the total innovation grant funding that went to businesses of all … [Read more...]
Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park launches newest workspace offer at Glasshouse
Bruntwood SciTech, the property provider behind the Alderley Park life sciences and tech campus, has announced the launch of Nest, a new workspace offer at the Cheshire hub. Situated within Glasshouse, Nest will house a new coworking space, as well as up to 7,500 sq ft of managed office space … [Read more...]
Outsourced IT providers included in updated cybersecurity regulations
Changes to the UK’s cybersecurity standards will see outsourced IT providers brought under the scope of regulations to ensure vital services such as energy supplies and transport are protected from digital threats. The proposed updates to the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations come … [Read more...]
Games art studio plans to bring 100 jobs to Alderley Park
Art studio for the gaming industry, Airship Interactive, has announced plans to move its operations to Alderley Park, and create over 100 jobs. Currently based in Lytham, the business provides art services to gaming giants including Disney, EA, Microsoft, 2K and Sony, and has committed to taking … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for ambitious next phase of development at Alderley Park
Following an extensive public consultation, Alderley Park developers, Bruntwood SciTech, have submitted plans that will add 200,000 sq ft of lab and office space at the site. Subject to approval by Cheshire East Council, Bruntwood SciTech will deliver two new buildings at Alderley Park to further … [Read more...]
Alderley Park to launch Pop Up Shop for Cheshire retailers
Small Cheshire retailers are being invited to rent a new Pop Up Shop at science and technology campus, Alderley Park. Launching in September 2022, the space will give small businesses the chance to provide an exciting new amenity for the 2,500 people working everyday at the science park's … [Read more...]
Medicines Discovery Catapult and ZEISS look to advance microscopy technology
The Alderley Park based Medicines Discovery Catapult has partnered with lens manufacturer ZEISS to advance how microscopy is used in developing new drugs. The new partnership will combine the Medicines Discovery Catapult's expertise in cell biology and drug discovery with ZEISS' optics … [Read more...]
£20 million lab redevelopment opens at Alderley Park
Bruntwood SciTech has completed the redevelopment of 86,000 sq ft of lab space at Alderley Park as part of a £247 million programme of investment in the hub. The £20 million investment has upgraded existing lab spaces to provide high-specification biology and chemistry containment level two (CL2) … [Read more...]
Manufacturers encouraged to embrace digitalisation
Manufacturers across the North-west are being urged to accelerate technology adoption and digitalisation to adjust to the economic challenges around the supply chain, energy costs, post-Brexit and COVID. In a survey of 200 SME manufacturers in the North-west, the Made Smarter programme, which … [Read more...]
AstraZeneca unveils pioneering Learning Academy in Macclesfield
AstraZeneca have opened a pioneering new Learning Academy at the pharmaceutical company's Macclesfield Campus. The new facility is linked to investment in a £280 million advanced medicine manufacturing facility announced in April last year to meet rising global demand for AstraZeneca’s oncology … [Read more...]