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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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Celebrating the success of our borough: it’s #madeinsandwell Monday

#madeinsandwell Monday is a celebration of the talent and diversity of the businesses in our borough and today we are celebrating all the companies that have taken part so far.

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Zombies invade West Bromwich magistrates’ court

Entertainment company Zombie Infection is transforming a former magistrates’ court into an escape room attraction.

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Land sale increases Black Country housing

Up to 70 new homes are to be built on a former industrial site in Cradley Heath.

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Innovative paint recycling #madeinsandwell

Our #madeinsandwell Monday star this week is Paint360, an innovative paint recycling company based in Cradley Heath.

Paint360 makes brand new paint from waste paint. But it doesn’t just collect waste paint and reuse it to make it into the same product. The company creates value-added bespoke paint solutions, including a range of specialist products for social housing, such as a full mould-treatment package.

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West Bromwich alloy wheel manufacturer set to expand

Sandwell alloy wheel manufacturer Rimstock has secured funding to develop its manufacturing plant in West Bromwich. Some of the funding will be used to invest in new machinery and equipment and the planned expansion programme looks set to create new jobs for the town.

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Keep on rolling: #madeinsandwell family tyre business still going strong after 50 years

Our #madeinsandwell Monday star this week is Addison Tyres Ltd of Princes End, Tipton. This family business is celebrating over 50 years of trading in the tyre industry.

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Think Sandwell working with Kier Living to create construction employment in the borough

In conjunction with Sandwell Council Kier Living has been creating construction employment and training opportunities for young people in Sandwell since 2013. The company works closely with Sandwell Council Housing and Think Sandwell’s area employment team to ensure that community benefits are recognised at the heart of the communities that it develops.

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Business growth events in build up to Grand Prix

The Motorsport Industry Association has put together a programme of business growth activities in the lead up to July’s Formula One British Grand Prix.

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Turning up the heat on success #madeinsandwell

This week’s hot property for #madeinsandwell Monday is Lord Combustion Services Ltd, based on Dudley Road East in Oldbury. With 35 years of experience, this West Midlands business may well have designed, installed or maintained the heating and hot water system in your school, leisure centre, local court or government office.

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