Business news and case studies

The Wattrus Group specialises in soft furnishings, window treatments, flooring and window blinds.

Funding and expert guidance have helped to improve the sustainability of their operations. This includes:

• purchasing an electric forklift
• purchasing a specialised sewing machine to increase efficiency
• purchasing a twin baler to package leftover plastic and cardboard for recycling
• guidance to accurately measure and reduce the carbon impact of production machinery 
• an energy assessment and sustainability review of energy usage, machinery efficiency and operational practices

Funding helps improve operational sustainability

A Solihull-based manufacturer specialising in innovative mobility aids is going from strength to strength after Mayor Richard Parker backed the company as part of his wider plans to fire up the regional economy.

Funding backs growth from cottage industry to global brand

Well-known family butcher’s Eric Lyons has marked a successful first six months since opening a third shop backed by a fund set up to drive West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker’s plan to grow the region’s economy.

Family butcher’s opens third shop in £120,000 expansion plan

A Solihull-based electronic engineering and control panel design and manufacturer whose control systems already power industry in the UK and beyond is continuing its growth into international markets thanks to funding from Business Growth West Midlands (BGWM).

£30k grant powers Solihull firm’s global growth plan

For over three decades, MCP Consulting Group has been a cornerstone in delivering technical skills training and consultancy. 

MCP Consulting Group: Driving productivity and growth through skills training with BGWM support