Nicole Regan

2 days ago | keswickreminder.co.uk | Nicole Regan

Innovation is no longer a luxury – it forms the foundation for survival in every industry, shaping the way organisations adapt and thrive. As businesses face constant change and unpredictable challenges, smart systems and inventive thinking are now essential tools, not optional extras. Those who learn from everyday innovation quickly turn fresh ideas into practical advantages, staying one step ahead in a competitive landscape.

4 days ago | businesscrack.co.uk | Nicole Regan

A West Cumbrian company, started by three colleagues in 2000, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. West Coast Thermal, in Workington, was founded by Neil Murray, Barry Graham and John Boughey, who initially met while working at West Cumberland Insulation in Maryport. When the opportunity arose for the trio to start their own industrial insulation firm, they set up West Coast Thermal Ltd with the policy of never turning down any work.

1 week ago | businesscrack.co.uk | Nicole Regan

An engineering firm has officially opened a new facility in a West Cumbrian town. DM Engineering’s new facility in Maryport town centre, marks a major milestone for the company, it said. It was set up in January 2019 and the new facility follows the company’s strategic partnership with the Core Nuclear Group last year, which has provided vital support for this transformative phase of growth, it said.

1 month ago | businesscrack.co.uk | Nicole Regan

A major consortium has revealed plans to base a sustainable aviation fuel project in Barrow, which would create 850 new jobs across the North West. GRAMM has announced its application to the UK Advanced Fuels Fund to win support to accelerate its ground-breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel project. It said it would act as a catalyse to decarbonise the UK aviation industry. The proposed location for the project is the Royal Port of Barrow.

1 month ago | businesscrack.co.uk | Nicole Regan

Armstrong Watson has announced the promotion and recruitment of three new business services directors in Cumbria. Matthew Hutton and Adam Pattison have been promoted to the roles, while Rich Cowell joins the firm as business services director in Penrith. Armstrong Watson has also made a senior hire in its Hexham team, with Ellen Bulloch joining as business services senior manager. Matthew is Armstrong Watson’s head of hospitality, leisure and tourism and is based at the firm’s Kendal office.