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Brandauer marks its 150th anniversary with a £3.5m order boost

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  A world leader in precision pressings and stamping, whose history spans three centuries, is celebrating in style by announcing major contracts worth £3.5m. Brandauer, which employs 50 people at its headquarters in Birmingham, will begin production on a range … Continue reading

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Launch of West Midlands support specialist gives businesses major boost

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Growing firms and local authorities in the West Midlands have received a welcome boost this week with the launch of a new company that is aiming to fill the business support void. Six specialist advisers from the region have joined … Continue reading

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GBSLEP secures £15 million funding to unlock economic potential of development sites

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) is to receive more than £15 million to support infrastructure developments which create new homes, jobs and growth. Approval has been given for the GBSLEP to get just over £15.2 million … Continue reading

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Olympic torch deal for castings specialist Alucast

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Olympic success is heading to the Black Country after a local foundry secured a deal to cast parts for the iconic London 2012 Olympic torch. Alucast, which employs over 100 people at its Wednesbury base, has been chosen by Coventry-based … Continue reading

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Birmingham engineer’s ‘earring’ solution set to change the face of fashion

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One of the world’s greatest fashion frustrations could well be a thing of the past thanks to a new invention born in the heart of Birmingham. Gary Bryant, who has been involved in design and prototyping for over 30 years, … Continue reading

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Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP selects DCPR for communications boost

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) has appointed one of the West Midlands’ fastest growing media relations specialists to deliver a high profile communications campaign it was announced today. Danks Cockburn Public Relations (DCPR) won a competitive … Continue reading

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Twitter…the next industrial revolution?

Russ Cockburn, Director of DCPR, looks at the impact of social media on one of the UK’s most traditional sectors and explains why industry is stealing a march on the rest.   When we talk about trailblazers in social media, … Continue reading

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Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP and MAS link-up to stage manufacturing support event

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The new-look Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is teaming up with the Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP (GBSLEP) to provide a unique insight into manufacturing support and future opportunities in the region. Held at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce on 13th … Continue reading

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Walsall enjoys the WOW effect with 43 new jobs created

More than 380 jobs have been created or safeguarded with an additional £1m added to the Walsall economy it was revealed yesterday. The announcement was made by Walsall Council-funded Winning Opportunities in Walsall (WOW), a two year business support programme … Continue reading

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Coventry manufacturer marks record year with Royal visit

A world class engineering solutions provider that has created more than 40 jobs in the last two years received a royal seal of approval. Penso Group Ltd, which specialises in niche vehicle development, interior trim and electronic systems integration, hosted … Continue reading

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