Latest news and announcements from the Manufacturing Growth Programme
Weaker supply chains are hitting SMEs looking to recover from Covid-19
SME manufacturers, who have been hit hard by Covid-19, are being squeezed between a huge drop in demand and weaker supply chains according to a new report. 64% of the 289 respondents who are engaged with the Manufacturing Growth Programme, said orders had dropped due...
Centuries-old Sheffield scissor manufacturer increases their productivity after bringing processes in-house.
William Whiteley & Sons (Sheffield) Limited have been trading for 259 years. Specialising in designing and manufacturing beautifully hand-crafted industrial scissors, the business produces over 250 variations of scissors. Still today, the business has descendants of its founder working with the company with two of the 11th and 12th generation of family members within the management team.
Hertfordshire jam manufacturer triples their production
Young but fruitful, Pretty Gorgeous Jam Company Ltd is a business that has spun-off from a multi-award-winning cake making company. Acknowledging that the business was primed for growth, the company engaged with business support and has tripled their production as a result.
Chocolatier explores branding and digital marketing to ensure business survival through COVID-19
Many companies, especially SMEs, have struggled to adapt to their quieter order books and furloughed workforces during the coronavirus crisis. Lauden Chocolate Limited have faced such challenges and have sought the support of the Manufacturing Growth Programme to support their survival.
Hampshire Food Manufacturer creates growth opportunities by streamlining their production methods and exploring new markets.
Quattro Foods enjoyed a fantastic start to 2020, with new contracts secured, 24-hour shifts introduced to deliver additional capacity and a £90,000 investment signed off on new filling technology. The Company accessed support through the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP) and their local Manufacturing Growth Manager, Robin Simpson, helped the business to conduct a GROWTHmapper business diagnostic to identify key areas for further improvement.
Lincolnshire manufacturer has surge of enquiries to support coronavirus pandemic
Bourne based manufacturer, Nojerm Ltd, engaged with the Manufacturing Growth Programme to support with their tooling needs for additional manufacturing capacity for infectious control screens. Infection prevention by design, supplying hospitals nationwide and...