Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 20.03.2024 First craft beer launched by traditional brewer Wadworth The first craft beer from Wadworth, the traditional real ale brewer, has been rolled out across the region. Evolution, a 4.3 per cent Session IPA, is the first craft beer to come out of Folly Road – the new […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 24.01.2024 Avon Protection wins $14 million helmet order from US military Avon Protection, the personal protection company which manufactures defence equipment for military, police, industrial and fire service personnel from its factory in Melksham, has won an additional helmet delivery order worth US$14.2 million from the US Defense Logistics Agency. […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 15.01.2024 Avon Protection lands multi-million Euro deal with German Navy Military equipment manufacturer Avon Protection has secured a contract to supply the German Navy with breathing apparatus for military diving operations. The multi-million Euro order includes the supply of Avon’s market-leading rebreather and ongoing technical support. Melksham-based Avon Protection […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 18.12.2023 Swindon’s PrintClever on track for £8 million turnover as it ramps up production Swindon print company PrintClever is on track for an £8 million turnover after launching a direct-to-garment factory. In just eight years, PrintClever has transformed from a small business operating out of a home garage to a huge factory setup […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Wednesday March 20 2024 First craft beer launched by traditional brewer Wadworth The first craft beer from Wadworth, the traditional real ale brewer, has been rolled out across the region. Evolution, a 4.3 per cent Session IPA, is the first craft beer to come out of Folly Road – the new […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Wednesday January 24 2024 Avon Protection wins $14 million helmet order from US military Avon Protection, the personal protection company which manufactures defence equipment for military, police, industrial and fire service personnel from its factory in Melksham, has won an additional helmet delivery order worth US$14.2 million from the US Defense Logistics Agency. […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday January 15 2024 Avon Protection lands multi-million Euro deal with German Navy Military equipment manufacturer Avon Protection has secured a contract to supply the German Navy with breathing apparatus for military diving operations. The multi-million Euro order includes the supply of Avon’s market-leading rebreather and ongoing technical support. Melksham-based Avon Protection […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday December 18 2023 Swindon’s PrintClever on track for £8 million turnover as it ramps up production Swindon print company PrintClever is on track for an £8 million turnover after launching a direct-to-garment factory. In just eight years, PrintClever has transformed from a small business operating out of a home garage to a huge factory setup […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Thursday November 30 2023 Wadworth celebrates 100th anniversary of its flagship 6X beer Devizes brewery Wadworth is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its flagship beer – 6X – next week. The beer was first brewed on December 5, 1923. It owes its name to its original strength – 6 per […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday November 21 2023 Avon Protection’s financial results swing to annual loss Avon Protection, the personal protection company which manufactures defence equipment for military, police, industrial and fire service personnel from its factory in Melksham, has reported a $20 million loss from continuing operations for the year ended September 30 – […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday October 23 2023 STEAM professionals invited to join new FameLab Academy schools initiative The organisers behind Swindon’s successful Festival of Tomorrow are inviting local schools and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematic) professionals to sign up for an exciting initiative which aims to turn the tables on science communication to schools […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Friday October 13 2023 Avon Protection predicts a bumper second financial half Avon Protection, the personal protection company which manufactures defence equipment for military, police, industrial and fire service personnel from its factory in Melksham, has reported strong trading in the second half of the financial year. In an update to […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday October 10 2023 South West manufacturers amongst most optimistic as industry anticipates demand increase – FRP Manufacturers in the South West are bullish about their prospects in the coming year despite ongoing cost pressures, according to new research by specialist business advisory firm FRP. More than nine in 10 (96 per cent) of the manufacturers […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday September 28 2023 Automotive tech firm AB Dynamics to exceed £100 million turnover Turnover at automotive tech firm AB Dynamics is to exceed £100 million after a better-than-anticipated performance in the second half of the financial year for the first time, the firm told investors today (Thursday). Bradford on Avon based AB […]
