Birmingham barbeque manufacturer invents a plastic-free product line after being inspired by BBC’s Blue Planet
Grillstream Continental Ltd. design, develop and commercialise consumer products for the leisure and catering sector. The Business has created a new product line known as SauceStream®, which is an eco-friendly, plastic free ‘squeezer’ for glass bottles that can dispense sauces to complement their BBQ enterprise.
MGP supports award-winning Hertfordshire manufacturer with preparations for delivering €1 million contract amidst Covid-19 challenges
Using the grant funding available from MGP, their improvement project has helped them to refocus, to set clear goals and timescales, and to plan effectively for growing the business. Winning the new contract has meant they can also use what they have learned through the coaching process to enhance their planning for successful delivery of this complex project and target future projects at a larger scale.
Coventry Manufacturer secures funding to increase capacity within their business and create new opportunities for employment
Coventry International Pressing Company Limited (CIPCO), formed in January 2015, has been key in the delivery of revolutionary HFQ® lightweighting technology, producing cost-effective ultra-high strength solutions for aerospace and automotive structures.
Southampton manufacturer on course for coveted ISO accreditation to produce precision parts for their sea-faring clients
Seadub Ltd are specialist precision engineers, focusing on the Marine sector. Established in 2011 and ideally located on a quayside in Southampton, the business has built up expertise in the design and manufacture of customised parts for pleasure craft and racing yachts.
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.
Two South East Manufacturers form partnership to create an innovative hand sanitising solution in response to the COVID-19 crisis
Contracts Engineering Ltd and Furnitubes International Ltd are two SME manufacturers that have developed a partnership to redesign an existing product – a street bollard, into a foot-operated hand sanitiser which features a pump stand and dispenser, The Zenith Foot Pedal Sanitiser Dispenser, in response to the global pandemic.
Worcestershire Manufacturer wins new business & expands customer base since transforming their growth strategy
Handling Concepts Ltd started trading in 1994, manufacturing bespoke lifting and handling equipment solutions for various sectors such as automotive, defence, aerospace, and food & drink.
Cheerleading Uniform Manufacturer voluntarily produces masks and scrubs in response to the Coronavirus crisis
A Basingstoke-based business leader has gone from manufacturing cheerleading outfits to producing PPE to support those on the front line.
Stoke-on-Trent Chocolatier triples their daily production of chocolate after internal investment despite COVID-19
Daniel’s Delights is an exciting family venture founded in 2007 from the kitchen table of its CEO Ken Harrison and his wife Jen, through various investments the business has been gathering momentum. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused various challenges for many...