Business News

Rochdale Travelodge opens at Sandbrook Park

The Rochdale Travelodge at Sandbrook Park has officially opened, and will be able to take bookings from 17 May. Creating 15 new jobs, the purpose built hotel features 66 rooms and offers on-site car-parking.

Date Published 05/05/2021

Zoe Clough becomes partner at Heywood's Sharp Cross and Mann Solicitors

Zoe Clough has become a new partner at the Heywood practice of Sharp Cross and Mann Solicitors.

Date Published 06/05/2021

The Vita Group wins industry awards for its advanced sustainable foam technology

A Middleton-based foam manufacturer has won two prominent awards at the world leading furniture trade fair Interzum in recognition of its sustainable foam innovations.

Date Published 04/05/2021

Pentagon adds Renault and Dacia cars to Rochdale Vauxhall site

Pentagon Motor Group has added the Renault and Dacia car brands to its Rochdale Vauxhall site on Queensway this week (26 April).
The group’s Vauxhall dealership in Middleton, on...

Date Published 03/05/2021

Rochdale firm’s tech helps tackle aviation emissions

A Rochdale manufacturer has helped create a piece of technology that could make a significant reduction to pollution in the aviation industry.
One of the biggest contributors to...

Date Published 30/04/2021

Ecommerce company becomes employee-owned

A home, kitchen and garden eCommerce company with a warehouse in Middleton is now owned by its employees.
After a record-breaking year DOMU Brand’s co-founders Mark Januszewski...

Date Published 29/04/2021

Royal award for Rochdale company at the cutting edge of technology

A Rochdale company has won the UK’s most prestigious business award after its overseas sales rocketed over three years.
Engineering company Chelburn Precision Ltd has won the...

Date Published 29/04/2021

Pioneering Rochdale manufacturer wins rare Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development

Rochdale manufacturer Crystal Doors, which has completely transformed its factory in response to the climate emergency, is one of just 17 organisations to be honoured with a...

Date Published 29/04/2021

Beyond Psychology shortlisted for Co-operatives UK Co-op of the Year Award

Local social enterprise Beyond Psychology has been shortlisted for a Co-operatives UK Co-op of the Year Award 2021.

Date Published 26/04/2021

Heywood company AGM Services to make history by going carbon neutral

Heywood spray booth servicing and maintenance provider AGM Services is set to become the first company in its sector to become carbon neutral.

Date Published 26/04/2021

Young people start green jobs in Middleton thanks to the DWP Kickstart scheme

Groundwork Greater Manchester’s first cohort of DWP Kickstart employees have begun work on Boarshaw Clough in Middleton.
Boarshaw Clough is a five-acre site consisting of native...

Date Published 25/04/2021

Local nominees in National Diversity Awards 2021

Jade Kilduff, blogger Actually Aspling, and Personal Independence Payment Professionals have all been nominated for a National Diversity Award 2021.

Date Published 24/04/2021

Rochdale's Holroyd Precision 'first in UK' to use new Siemens technology

A new machine at Rochdale’s PTG Holroyd is believed to be the first in the UK to use a new system by Siemens.

Date Published 24/04/2021

How a Rochdale manufacturer is using technology to save pounds and the planet

Crystal Doors, a manufacturer of bespoke vinyl wrapped furniture components based in Rochdale, is finding economic and environmental success through the Made Smarter technology...

Date Published 23/04/2021

The Vita Group aims for 50% of products to have sustainable alternatives by 2030

The Vita Group has launched a new sustainability strategy which aims for half of its product range to have a sustainably-sourced option by 2030.

Date Published 22/04/2021

From apprentice to CEO: award-winning Rochdale employer shares success story

An award-winning Rochdale employer has shared his success story of going from a 15-year-old apprentice to CEO of his own firm.
Tony L. Rollins, Group Chief Executive Officer of...

Date Published 22/04/2021

Hench Supplements moves to Heybrook Mill

Fitness store Hench Supplements has relocated from Whitworth Road to bigger premises at Heybrook Mill.
After eight years of business, owner and company director Mohammed Hussain...

Date Published 21/04/2021

Hovington announce management restructure on 40th anniversary

A Rochdale civil engineering company has marked its 40th anniversary by announcing a management restructure.
Hovington was established in 1981 and has evolved into a specialist...

Date Published 20/04/2021

Mellor receives £2.4m order for fleet of Transdev buses

Rochdale-based bus manufacturer Mellor has received a £2.4 million order from Transdev for an all-new fleet of 23 Strata Ultra buses.

Date Published 20/04/2021

Storage firm Iron Mountain expands with warehouse opening at Heywood Distribution Park

Iron Mountain Incorporated has opened a 148,000 square-foot warehouse at Heywood Distribution Park.
The warehouse will provide the firm with storage capacity for 28,000 pallets.

Date Published 15/04/2021

Business owner Emma Fitton raising money for Brain Tumour Research in dad Enzo's memory

Local business owner Emma Fitton is taking on a challenge to jog 26 miles in May to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research in memory of her beloved dad.

Date Published 15/04/2021

Cryers Butchers shortlisted for final of 2021 Town And County Business Champions

Darren Rushton and Stephen Bamford, of Cryers Butchers in Littleborough, have reached the final of the Town And County Business Champions for the Lancashire region.

Date Published 14/04/2021

Last chance to sign up for Growth Hub’s final Made for Manufacturing programme in 2021

Manufacturers in Greater Manchester have one last chance to benefit from a popular programme to help increase their productivity and get on the path to growth.

Date Published 12/04/2021

Shoppers urged to stay local as town centres start to reopen

Residents are being urged to shop local and support their high street safely as the borough’s non-essential retailers prepare to reopen.

Date Published 07/04/2021

Healthy street food company signs three-year lease after year of success despite pandemic

A healthy street food business which opened during the first national lockdown has signed a three-year lease with the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre.

Date Published 06/04/2021

Riverside Walk Greggs opens

The new Greggs store on Riverside Walk, Rochdale, has opened today, Thursday 1 April.

Date Published 01/04/2021

Rochdale engineers complete ‘toughest job in 31 years’

A team of Rochdale engineers is finally home after completing the most challenging job in their company’s 31-year history.
The group from Salt Separation Services flew to Germany...

Date Published 31/03/2021

Blind England footballer Azeem Amir’s business aims to help change perceptions about disability

A blind England international footballer from Rochdale is looking to educate thousands around the world about disability through his ground-breaking business.

Date Published 30/03/2021

Rochdale Production Services relocates to Rawtenstall

After 14 years in Whitworth, Rochdale Production Services is relocating to bigger premises in Rawtenstall.
The new plant at New Hall Hey opens for business on 12 April, under the...

Date Published 29/03/2021

GJD unveils new Network Bridge product

Award-winning Heywood perimeter detection manufacturer GJD has launched a new product – the Network Bridge – which will connect its security devices with third party video...

Date Published 25/03/2021

St Mary’s Retail Park acquired by Glenbrook Investments

St Mary’s Retail Park in Rochdale, home to Dunelm and Carpetright, has been acquired by Manchester-based property company Glenbrook Investments.
The acquisition was completed...

Date Published 25/03/2021

Reopening a building after lockdown? It’s vital to risk assess your drinking water

WaterSafe is advising owners, landlords and managers of buildings in Greater Manchester which have been empty or under-occupied during lockdown to risk assess their drinking water...

Date Published 25/03/2021

Heywood business celebrates two years of trade with opening of new showroom

Heywood business UK Glazing Group Ltd is celebrating two years trading this month.

Managing director of the business based at Holland Street; Christopher Barton is a...

Date Published 24/03/2021

Serious Brewing Company launches first lager

After five successful years brewing traditional ales and Belgian style beers, Rochdale’s Serious Brewing Company are launching their very first lager, Prisma.

Date Published 23/03/2021

Zen comes top of latest Which? UK broadband survey again

Rochdale-based Zen Internet has again finished top of the latest Which? broadband survey of the UK’s internet service providers.

With an overall score of 70%, Zen was 8% clear...

Date Published 22/03/2021

Greater Manchester businesses urged to support self-isolating workers

Employers across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to support their employees in getting a test and self-isolating when needed to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Date Published 22/03/2021

Rebrand introduces the Baillie Street Quarter to Rochdale centre

Rochdale town centre’s haven of independent shops is set to receive a new identity as the Baillie Street Quarter.

Date Published 20/03/2021

Heywood salon Fab HQ is up for five national Hair and Beauty Awards

A Heywood salon that only opened its doors in December 2019 – then faced three national lockdowns – has been nominated for five UK Hair and Beauty Awards and two Social Media Hair...

Date Published 19/03/2021

Middleton couple forced to use IVF savings to keep children's play centre business running

A Middleton couple who had been saving for IVF have been forced to use their savings to keep their children’s play centre business running.

Date Published 17/03/2021

Icon Sports appointed official supplier to Rochdale AFC Community Trust

Rochdale-based Icon Sports has been appointed the official football supplier to all of Rochdale AFC Community Trust's teams and programmes for the 2021/22 season.

Date Published 16/03/2021

Middleton businessman's company has doubled revenues and workforce

A Middleton businessman's auction house company has doubled revenues and workforce after moving to larger premises.

Date Published 15/03/2021

New premises will double turnover at Rochdale start-up

The boss of a fast-growing start-up predicts turnover at its Rochdale base will double to £6 million following their move into new premises.

Date Published 12/03/2021

Yankee Heaven reopens in Littleborough

Littleborough’s beloved Yankee Heaven has found a new home at Canal Wharf, off Canal Street, after a turbulent year.

Date Published 08/03/2021

Bluebird Care announced as new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies

On International Women’s Day, Rochdale AFC Community Trust has announced that Bluebird Care Rochdale will be the new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies.

Date Published 08/03/2021

Hundreds of young people interested in Kickstart employment

Hundreds of young people across Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton have shown interest in the government’s Kickstart scheme, as over 800 referrals have been made by Job Centre Plus...

Date Published 06/03/2021

BES wins integrated design and construction contract for Terumo Aortic Facility

Rochdale-based BES has won a major contract for a global medical device manufacturing facility located near Glasgow.

Date Published 05/03/2021

Budget 2021: Everything you need to know

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed his Spring 2021 budget in the House of Commons this afternoon (Wednesday 3 March).

Date Published 03/03/2021

Littleborough beautician confirmed as finalist in nationwide beauty awards

A recently set up nail and lash technician from Littleborough is quickly establishing herself as one to watch in the industry, after officially being named a finalist in the UK...

Date Published 03/03/2021

Rochdale firm backed with £30million investment

Wireless CCTV (WCCTV), the Rochdale based supplier of redeployable surveillance solutions, has secured a £30million investment for a minority stake from leading mid-market private...

Date Published 02/03/2021

RBH joins the GM Good Employment Charter

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) is the first employer in the Rochdale borough to become a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

Date Published 02/03/2021

Stakehill businesses celebrate positive BID result

Businesses across Stakehill have voted in favour of plans of the Stakehill Business Improvement District (BID), securing a significant £800,000 to be spent on supporting...

Date Published 01/03/2021

Cartime wins Car Supermarket of the Year Award for second year running

Cartime, which has showrooms in both Bury and Rochdale, has today (Friday 26 February) been announced as Car Supermarket of the Year in the Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards.

Date Published 26/02/2021

ADD Express Ltd drives away with national award

A.D.D. Express Ltd has shifted into top gear after picking up a national award from logistics giant Pall-Ex.

Date Published 26/02/2021

File tax returns now to prevent penalties

Self Assessment taxpayers have less than a week to submit their late tax returns to prevent a £100 penalty, after the usual 31 January deadline was extended by a month to help...

Date Published 25/02/2021

VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme online service opens

Businesses who deferred VAT payments last year can now join the new online VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme to pay it in smaller monthly instalments.

Date Published 25/02/2021

Crown House Vets to cut hair for Oldham Cats

Two vets from Crown House Vets in Rochdale and Shaw will be cutting their hair to raise money for the Oldham Cats rescue centre.

Date Published 23/02/2021

Industry experts offer free online advice to support disabled staff

Free specialist online teach-ins for employers wanting to better support disabled staff in their roles are being run by business leaders.

Date Published 22/02/2021

Rochdale's Reel Cinema awarded £115k from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Reel Cinema Rochdale has been awarded £115,385 by the British Film Institute (BFI) as part of the first round of funding from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund to support...

Date Published 22/02/2021

Rochdale construction firms hit record £16m turnover

Rochdale-based PLP Construction has reported record turnover in 2020 of £16m.
The family-run business was founded by managing director Philip Bradley. His son Laurie Bradley and...

Date Published 19/02/2021

New digital employment opportunities to combat youth unemployment

A new Digital Customer Support programme has been launched in Manchester by the youth employment non-profit organisation, Generation UK.

Date Published 19/02/2021

New outdoor sensory room fulfils children's needs at Seeros Daycare

A new outdoor sensory room has been unveiled at Seeros Central Daycare Nursery.
The outdoor shed, which had previously been destroyed by teenagers, has now been refurbished to...

Date Published 17/02/2021

More Business News

First Food and Artisan Fayre is cracking success

After months of lockdown, the first Food and Artisan Fayre of the year proved to be a resounding success for all on Saturday (1 May).
Droves of excited shoppers visited Rochdale...

Covid Smart moves to larger testing centre

Covid Smart Private Covid Testing Provider has moved to a larger testing centre on the car park of the All-in-One garden centre in Middleton.

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