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Sandwell businesses are aiming for GOLD

Over four years, a funding programme has helped 92 businesses in Sandwell with face-to-face support and, in many cases, grant funding.

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Calling Sandwell businesses to be Covid responsible

Coronavirus infection rates are currently high in Sandwell. Sandwell Council, Public Health and the police continue to do all they can to make people take safety seriously. Read more about their latest efforts and download COVID-responsible posters for your Smethwick or West Bromwich business.

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Funding for Sandwell manufacturer secures future growth

Sandwell manufacturing firm Indasol has secured finance to support it through the Covid-19 crisis and help shape its future product development plans.

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Construction company appointed to build £4.25m speculative industrial development in Sandwell

A Solihull-based construction company has been appointed to build a speculative development of 11 industrial units in Rowley Regis in a £4.25m deal.

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Protecting NHS staff with products #MadeInSandwell

This week we’re celebrating a Tividale company which has created or secured over 500 jobs in the region by scaling up its operations to meet national demand for PPE.

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Sandwell-headquartered parcel delivery giant to create 6,000 new jobs

Sandwell-headquartered parcel delivery giant DPD has plans to create 6,000 jobs in the UK this year as part of a £200m investment.

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Turnover and profit growth for historic Sandwell chemical manufacturing firm

One of Sandwell’s longest standing manufacturing firms Robinson Brothers has reported increased turnover and profit during its latest financial year.

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Cradley Heath company bought by UTS

Howard Lee and Son Ltd has been acquired by United Tooling Solutions (UTS), a subsidiary of Exeter-based Troy (UK) Ltd.

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Sandwell property developer positioned for future growth

The directors of Sandwell family-run property development company Regalhill Ltd have reported that they are pleased with the financial strength of the group and satisfied that it is well positioned for future growth.

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West Midlands is a major region for foreign investment

For the fifth year in a row, the West Midlands has been hailed as the UK’s leading location for foreign investment outside of London and the South East.

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