COVID-19 | Manufacturing Growth Programme

North Yorkshire Manufacturer answers plea for PPE from Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust

February 1st 2021

Pd-m International Ltd are a Yorkshire based manufacturing business. Specialising in the creation of smart products that people need. Their ethos is to make lives better, their creations range between life-saving medical devices, problem-solving industrial tools, to helpful baby products.

Weaker supply chains are hitting SMEs looking to recover from Covid-19

October 19th 2020

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...

Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)

May 14th 2020

The government has released a document with the aim to help employers, employees and the self-employed in the UK understand how to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping as many people as possible 2 metres apart from those they do not live with. Hoping it...

Opportunities for Manufacturers

March 27th 2020

The UKs manufacturers are coming together and showcasing their strength, here are some opportunities for SME Manufacturers to support.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

March 25th 2020

Today the government has announced the ‘Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’ that will support businesses in NOT laying off staff.

Bounce Back Loans

May 4th 2020

Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today – with the cash expected to land within days. From 9am this morning (Monday 4th May 2020), small business owners can apply to accredited lenders by filling...