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Work to start on £6.1m technology centre extension

Hopwood Hall College is building a £6.1m extension to its Technology Centre in Rochdale as it prepares to launch a range of T-Level qualifications. T-Levels are high-quality technical alternatives to A-Levels and Hopwood Hall College is one of

Fully let Logic secures 130 jobs in Rochdale

An 11-unit business park in Rochdale is now completely full – securing 130 jobs in the borough. Rochdale Council’s Logic development at Kingsway Business Park is now completely let to a range of manufacturers, engineering companies and technical businesses.

Work starts on £150m regeneration scheme

Work to create a brand new link road at junction 19 of the M62 is officially underway, with contractor John Sisk & Son starting the build on site.

The project, one of the biggest regeneration schemes in

Enterprise targets growth after securing New Rochdale Location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has created a new purpose-built facility in Rochdale that will help the company grow its operations in the town.

The new location, at the junction of Oldham Road and Ainsworth Street close to Rochdale

Stakehill Launch of BID Proposal

The Stakehill Industrial Estate BID Development Steering Group launches its BID Proposal and Business Plan this week in readiness for the Ballot in February.

The consultation across all potential levy paying businesses included a detailed four-page

Rochdale manufacturer expands into Italy with £6.1m acquisition

Rochdale-based The Vita Group has stepped up its expansion into Europe with the acquisition of Italian foam manufacturer I.M.P.E. S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Natuzzi based in Naples. Vita, which is headquartered

Romac Logistics expands into new Middleton HQ

Manchester-based Romac Logistics has expanded into a new head office and distribution centre at Stakehill Industrial Estate.

The company, which specialises in chilled and ambient logistics, offers warehousing and national distribution services for the UK’s

Haulier appoints industry veteran to Rochdale site

Haulier A.D.D. Express Ltd has appointed industry veteran Bryan Mottershead as its new business development manager.

The company recently invested £1.4m in the refurbishment of its state-of-the-art building in Chichester Street, Rochdale.