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Precision engineering guru says AMPI project will transform Rochdale

Paul Shore has come a long way since leaving school at the age of 15 with one O Level in commercial arithmetic.

Today he’s one of the world’s most acclaimed names in precision engineering and

Rochdale firm marks 30th anniversary with growth pledge

A Rochdale business that specialises in installing glass partitions is looking to double its turnover as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Ian Masterson founded Office Blinds & Glazing (OBG) in 1991 and today it employs 30 staff and has an

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 £6m following their move into new premises. Ryan Hopley only launched Repair Maintenance & Overhaul (RMO) in 2018 but it already boasts four offices

£10k of help available to businesses providing young people traineeships

Businesses in Rochdale have been told there’s never been a better time to give young people a chance thanks to a new financial package of help on offer. Rochdale Training has secured extra funding to support 180 young

Historic sites get future ready as Rochdale looks forward to reopening

Two historic pockets of Rochdale town centre will be transformed in the coming months, as a major public realm and property improvement scheme gets under way.

The project, which will focus on South Parade, lower Drake

Fire door manufacturer’s £730k investment pays dividends

The boss of a Rochdale fire door manufacturer says a £730,000 investment into fire testing equipment and new machinery is paying dividends.

Tim Fairley, CEO of Littleborough-based PDS, was speaking after the company’s stringent EN1634 tests

Rochdale construction specialist wins Glasgow contract

Rochdale-based pharmaceutical design and construction specialist BES has won a major contract for a global medical device manufacturing facility located near Glasgow.

BES will be the principal designer and principal contractor on the project for Terumo

Rochdale manufacturer receives £30m investment from LDC

A Rochdale manufacturer has secured a £30m investment from leading mid-market private equity firm LDC for a minority stake in the business.

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