New workshops and offices have set Stoke-on-Trent’s Central Glass and Windows on course for a bright future. The company has moved a short distance from Broom Street to the Metro Business Park, off Clough Street, Hanley. But the new premises are over twice the size of the former workplace, giving Central Glass and Windows room to grow. The Hanley-based company, …

Wellbeing in the workplace experts Tonic has set its sights on supporting individuals for the first time with the launch of Tonic Solo. The Keele based business, launched 21 years ago by Becca Clayton, has a national client list of companies which want to provide health support for their staff. Becca said: “Many businesses now appreciate that prioritising workplace wellbeing and …

Parts of an historic former pottery factory with planning permission for 25 apartments is to go up for auction in early March. An exciting vision for the north courtyard of the former Phoenix Works, Longton, involves the creation of a gated, car free community with one, two, and three-bedroom apartments overlooking a courtyard. The building is being sold by Kirklands …

North Staffordshire careers and apprenticeship specialists the Spark Group have begun work to provide a pathway into work for young people who are currently not in education, employment, or training.  Now the company, which won a contract with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to support these students, is appealing for building and construction firms to offer work experience places for these learners.  …

Fundraising specialists Heaward Solutions have set their sights on helping companies to leverage grant aid after supporting not for profit organisations to capture more than £38 million to support community, sport, and charity work. The North Staffordshire based consultancy believe many small and medium sized companies miss out because they don’t know where to find sources of funding and lack …

An experienced group of eight health, safety, and compliance experts have formed a partnership to make it easy for companies to gain a wide range of essential services in the simplest possible way. The team of business networking friends aim to provide a one stop shop for businesses in North Staffordshire and beyond. Services to keep workplaces and vehicles safe …

A Stoke-on-Trent family business that has been driving innovation in the automotive industry for four decades is celebrating its 40th anniversary with ambitious plans for future growth. Founded in 1984 by the late Peter David Jackson, Jackmark Engineering has become a world leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke, robust test interface solutions for the global automotive sector. The …

A North Staffordshire’s joiner is looking to build on almost a decade of business success with a complimentary garden building venture. Dean Franklin has grown a team of over 20 staff and subcontractors at Franklin and Jameson Joinery Ltd, working primarily with developers and house builders. Now Dean has designed and built a range of garden buildings and plans to …

Water safety expert and business owner Lizzie Ward is to address the UK’s major pool and spa show. Lizzie, of SAS Water Ltd, will represent leading industry body the Legionella Control Association (LCA) at SPATEX, which will held at Coventry Building Society Arena from Tuesday to Thursday, 4 to 6 February. Lizzie will be one of four experts at the …