An ice cream manufacturer is ready for the summer rush after using technology to transform with the support of Made Smarter. Lakes Ice Cream, based in Kendal, makes 1.2m litres […]
Category: Manufacturing
Furniture and home goods makers urged to use home improvement boom as catalyst for digital transformation
Furniture and home goods makers in Cumbria are being urged to use the ongoing home improvement boom as a catalyst for digital transformation. The sectors, which produce sofas, beds and […]
Cumbria businesses bid to make their export dreams a reality
BUSINESSES bidding to launch or supercharge their export plans attended a special masterclass where experts told them ‘you can do this’. Ambitious companies from the county were joined by their […]
Motorcycle exhaust manufacturer takes brakes off innovation and growth with Made Smarter
A manufacturer of high-quality motorcycle exhausts is unlocking its capacity to innovate and grow with the support of Made Smarter. Fuel Exhausts, based in Kendal, is investing in a 3D […]
Successful first six months for Linton Tweeds’ new bosses
Two brothers are celebrating a successful first six months in charge of one of Cumbria’s most iconic businesses. Last July Ross and Duncan Walker took over Linton Tweeds, the legendary […]
Fundraising success for Cumbrian Playground manufacturer
Staff at Playdale Playgrounds have donated over £5000 to St Marys’ Hospice. The company based in Haverthwaite, have been supporting local causes and initiatives through voluntary efforts of staff. Each […]
First man joins The Wool Clip cooperative – a weaving inspiration
The Wool Clip shop at Caldbeck in Cumbria has re-opened after its winter break with the announcement of a new member for this Cumbrian co-operative – and the first male. […]
Lakes BioScience welcomes MP’s bid to make Ulverston a centre for life science innovation
A pioneering company which is set to develop a state-of-the-art biopharma plant in the UK today welcomed latest moves to ensure Ulverston becomes a centre for life science innovation. Lakes […]
Workington engineering firm comes out on top
McMenon Engineering Services Limited is celebrating after picking up two leading industry awards. The Workington-based company was victorious in two categories of the Energy Industries Council Awards. The EIC awards celebrate […]
Cumbrian manufacturers help Made Smarter reach major milestone
Cumbrian SMEs are among 200 to experience jobs and growth boost from trailblazing North West technology adoption programme Cumbrian manufacturers have helped Made Smarter’s trailblazing technology adoption programme in the […]
Engineering firm focuses on apprenticeships as it looks to grow
A growing West Cumbrian engineering firm is planning to take on more apprentices after swelling its ranks with two new young faces this year. LEL Engineering, in Lillyhall, currently has […]
Leading Cumbrian engineering company celebrates its manufacturing heroes
McMenon Engineering Services Ltd has hailed two of its longest serving employees after they were named among the heroes of UK manufacturing. Production Manager Richard Fell and Business Director John […]
Groundbreaking training methods to speed up manufacture of life-saving medicines
Staff at a pioneering biopharmaceutical company will be given a head start in their training to manufacture life-saving and life-enhancing medicines and vaccines. Lakes BioScience has teamed up with the […]
Booming engineering company plans to make more appointments after doubling its number of staff in the last six months
A growing West Cumbrian engineering firm has doubled its number of staff in the last six months as it picks up a number of new contracts across the county. LEL, […]
New recruits take different routes to join expanding engineering company
Four young people have been given their big career opportunity as a pioneering business continues to expand its team. REACT Engineering, based in Cleator Moor, Cumbria, which throughout its successful […]
Lakes BioScience signs an agreement with Cytiva to initiate the development of a world leading life sciences factory
Lakes BioScience has signed an agreement with Cytiva – a global life sciences leader dedicated to advancing and accelerating therapeutics – to help initiate the implementation of innovative workflows at […]
Cumbrian Business Partnership Provides Self-Sanitising Paper
H&H Reeds has announced a new partnership with paper manufacturer James Cropper (pictured) to directly supply Cumbrian businesses with paper products with in-built antiviral protection. With support from Cumbria Tourism, […]
Major boost to plans for modern UK medicine manufacturing plant
PLANS to build a £350m biomanufacturing plant to produce modern medicines and boost the UK’s resilience have taken a major step forward. Lakes BioScience, formed from a team of UK […]