Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 03.02.2026 Uncertain world leads to record start of year for defence firm Global uncertainty has led to growing demand for military and homeland security gear produced by a Melksham firm. Avon Technologies told its AGM – held at its Melksham headquarters – that there had een sustained demand for its CBRN […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 08.01.2026 ‘Band gets back together’ as Wiltshire print firms merge Wiltshire print firms Corsham Print and Kennet Print have announced their merger. Neil Mortimer, formerly of Kennet Print, joins as a director alongside Chris Perry and David Kilmurray in the merged company. The merger combines two established local print […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 06.01.2026 South West manufacturers prepare for new wave of M&A deals in 2026 South West manufacturers are preparing to bring their businesses to market in 2026, as well as making fresh investment in digital and automation capabilities, according to a new report by specialist business advisory firm FRP. Of the South West […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 16.12.2025 Artisan bakery expands into breakfast cereal with new range Artisan bakery Pipp & Co is once again expanding its range – this time into preservative-free breakfast cereals. The Swindon-based bakery – which recently scooped a national award for its rhubarb and ginger jam vegan doughnut – is launching […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday February 3 2026 Uncertain world leads to record start of year for defence firm Global uncertainty has led to growing demand for military and homeland security gear produced by a Melksham firm. Avon Technologies told its AGM – held at its Melksham headquarters – that there had een sustained demand for its CBRN […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Thursday January 8 2026 ‘Band gets back together’ as Wiltshire print firms merge Wiltshire print firms Corsham Print and Kennet Print have announced their merger. Neil Mortimer, formerly of Kennet Print, joins as a director alongside Chris Perry and David Kilmurray in the merged company. The merger combines two established local print […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday January 6 2026 South West manufacturers prepare for new wave of M&A deals in 2026 South West manufacturers are preparing to bring their businesses to market in 2026, as well as making fresh investment in digital and automation capabilities, according to a new report by specialist business advisory firm FRP. Of the South West […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday December 16 2025 Artisan bakery expands into breakfast cereal with new range Artisan bakery Pipp & Co is once again expanding its range – this time into preservative-free breakfast cereals. The Swindon-based bakery – which recently scooped a national award for its rhubarb and ginger jam vegan doughnut – is launching […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday December 15 2025 Avon wins £15 million NATO contract A Wiltshire-based manufacturer of personal protection gear for the military and emergency services has won an £15 million order from NATO. Avon Technologies’ defence division, Avon Protection, has received a new European order for the FM50 respirators and FM61EU […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday November 24 2025 Swindon drone factory to create 100 skilled manufacturing jobs A new drone manufacturing facility in Swindon will create more than 100 jobs in its first year. That was the message as the STARK factory threw open its doors to VIPs last week. The purpose-built 40,000 sq ft factory, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Friday November 21 2025 Profits at Babcock rise as governments spend more on defence Profits have jumped 19 per cent at defence engineering firm Babcock, as governments spend more on defence. Babcock maintains Britain’s naval fleet, builds warships and provides weapons systems at 60 sites around the UK. Regionally, Babcock has multiple locations […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Wednesday November 12 2025 Global conflict continues to be good news for Avon Technologies War, and the threat of conflict, continues to be good news for Avon Technologies, which has reported a record order book. The Melksham-headquartered manufacturer of personal protection gear for the military said the 12-month period to the end of […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday October 28 2025 Huge fall in West SMEs claiming R&D tax relief There has been a £50 million fall in the number of SMEs in the South West making research & development tax relief claims, according to research by accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The drop has prompted a specialist at […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday October 20 2025 Funding boost for West’s SME manufacturers SME manufacturers in the West will be able to apply for funding to support innovation under a new scheme launched by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. The authority looks set to secure £2.2 million for the region, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday September 23 2025 Swindon drugs firm Catalent to expand Pharmaceutical firm Catalent is planning to expand its Swindon operation. The company, whose imposing manufacturing plant can be seen from the M4, wants to open a new laboratory on its Blagrove site. The news was confirmed during a visit […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday September 15 2025 Princess Anne pays visit to Marlborough fabrics factory The Princess Royal has paid a visit to fabrics, wallpaper, lampshades and accessories manufacturer Fermoie. Princess Anne made the visit to the firm’s Marlborough studio in her role as President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association During her […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday September 15 2025 UK’s biggest drone factory to open in Swindon The UK’s biggest drone factory is to open in Swindon – bringing 1,000 skilled manufacturing jobs and securing the future of one of the UK’s most iconic buildings. The opening of the new factory, operated by Tekever, was announced […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Thursday September 11 2025 Flyby Technology to create 300 jobs in Swindon, ‘drone manufacturing hub of the UK’ Drone firm Flyby Technology is to create 300 jobs in Swindon, fulfilling the ambition of one of the town’s MPs to make it the ‘drone manufacturing hub of the UK’. Armed forces veteran and Swindon North MP Will Stone […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday August 26 2025 Wiltshire manufacturer sets stage for growth with leadership training investment A decades-old Wiltshire manufacturing business is investing in leadership training to help support its ambitious plans for growth. Calne-based BIL Group – which has been manufacturing castors, wheels and materials handling equipment for more than 50 years – has […]
