#Funding

W.D. Lewis has increased its production capacity with a new concrete block making plant

W.D. Lewis increases capacity with multi-million funding

£50k R&D tax credit cash injection helps to combat the impact of soaring raw material and energy costs

TMT First factory action image. Credit: TMT First

TMT First rings up record year with a little bit of help from the Manufacturing Growth Programme

The installation of solar panels has helped Hardwood Sales futureproof its energy costs (Image credit: Lloyds Bank)

Liverpool based hardwood importer reduces energy costs with £300k solar investment

HES Apprentice Stonemason Joanna Cole working at Stirling Castle in 2022. [Credit: Historic Environment Scotland]

UK charity makes largest private pledge to heritage skills training in history

The funding round will enable the Bristol-based company to scale its microplastic filtration technology and accelerate its roadmap of solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Pictured: The Matter team (credit: Matter)

Microplastic filtration company Matter secures $10m investment

is becoming more energy self-sufficient and reducing its emissions with the installation of 162 solar panels, supported by a £58,000 investment from Lloyds Bank.

Powering precision: Midlands manufacturer amps up efficiency with £70k solar investment

Manchester printing company presses forward with growth plans following £2.24m investment

Manchester printing company presses forward with growth plans following £2.42m investment

From the back, Adam Plumb (CW Growth Hub), Denise Osborne (Coventry City Council), Adam Hobday (Precision Laser Processing part of the Sirius A Corporation) and Cllr Carolyn Robbins (Rugby Borough Council)

Warwickshire manufacturer Precision Laser Processing expands following grant assistance

Women in STEM courtesy of Get It Made

People & Skills

Final call for women entrepreneurs in STEM to apply for grant

Birmingham manufacturer celebrates centenary with £400k investment