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Manufacturers call for government support

Lancashire's advanced manufacturers are seeking additional targeted support once the government's furlough s...

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Bailcast team completes MBO

Chorley-based automotive parts specialist Bailcast has been bought out by its management team.

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Manufacturing sector begins road to recovery

New figures published by Make UK suggest that the north west's manufacturing sector has begun to recover fro...

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Vape firm to create 150 Preston jobs

Acme Vape will invest £5m in upgrading its Preston operation, creating 150 jobs over the next year.

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CoolKit talent shortlisted in industry awards

A Burnley operations manager has been named finalist in the Rising Star category of this year’s Logistics UK...

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Leyland charities receive £11,000 through fundraising fortnight

Staff at Leyland Trucks have raised an incredible £11,000 for local causes during their Factory to Festival...

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Sub36 Awards finalists revealed

The final shortlist of this year’s Sub36 Awards has been unveiled, revealing the employees, leaders and diff...

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Accrol reduces losses with strong year of sales

Paper products firm Accrol almost wiped out its annual losses with a strong year of sales following a diffic...

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Furniture firm secures £2.8m funding support

Nelson-based furniture manufacturer Buoyant Upholstery has secured a £2.8m funding facility which will help...

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Wham renews Accrington Stanley sponsorship deal

Plastics manufacturer What More UK has extended its support of League One side Accrington Stanley for three...

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Nutrition firm doubles production through lockdown

Blackpool-based Private Label Nutrition has increased production by 115 per cent and recruited ten new emplo...

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Victrex job losses a ‘hammer blow’

Union leaders have called plans by global polymer solutions supplier Victrex to axe 79 jobs at its Lancashir...