South East | Manufacturing Growth Programme

Essex Manufacturer Diversifying to Support Changes to Remote Working Across Communities

April 28th 2020

The dynamic directors who care deeply about their employees and the wider community, were growing significantly pre COVID19 however they have taken a huge hit on their activity supplying to the retail and events industry but are determined to be back up and running as soon as possible.

Hertfordshire joinery specialist on the quest for future expansion after record year

April 17th 2019

Ensuring the level of service matches its unique craftsmanship has helped a Hemel Hempstead joinery specialist almost double its business in the last year. Quest Joinery, which was formed by Jeremy Theakston and Allan Jackson in 2011, has posted an impressive £4.1m...

Sales boost helps cutting-edge Essex manufacturer eye 55th birthday celebrations

February 11th 2019

The UK’s only manufacturer of cutting systems is looking to build on a strong year of sales by starting its 55th year in business in style. Blackman & White, which employs 28 people at a state-of-the-art factory in Essex, grew 10% in 2018 after a surge of orders...

Optimal Technologies plans new era of expansion with new HQ opened by EMP Alex Mayer

January 15th 2019

A successful Hertfordshire manufacturing company specialising in tech and machinery to coat lenses opened its brand-new Letchworth HQ on Friday 11th January in Hertfordshire. Euro MP Alex Mayer, cut the ribbon as MGP client Optimal Technologies, plans a new era of...

Focus SB switches on to £multi-million China opportunity after MGP support

January 8th 2019

Support with controlling processes and improving production efficiencies is helping a Sussex manufacturer make the most of a multi-million pound Far East opportunity. Focus SB®, which is a market leader in electrical wiring accessories, has accessed support from the...

Get to know your Manufacturing Growth Manager

October 29th 2018

Our Specialist Manufacturing Growth Managers (MGM) provide free advice and support to businesses across the country, get to know yours even more…. This month – Robin Simpson MGM for the South East region. What is favourite past time or hobby? I am a keen coastal...