Industry & Manufacturing

The plastics industry is entering a new era shaped by digitalisation and the rise of smart factories 

The plastics industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, creating and providing a wide range of products and services that are used extensively across many other industries, such as construction, electronics, automotive, healthcare, aviation, transportation, manufacturing, and so on....

Jeremy Robinson (Director) & Joe Maddison (General Manager) of Wistman’s Ltd.  (Photo by Glen King)

Specialist carpentry & joinery company celebrates 25th milestone anniversary with re-brand & expansion plans

Long-standing independent Devon-based company Wistman’s Ltd., specialists in bespoke joinery and carpentry, celebrates its 25th business milestone with a re-brand and move from Dartmouth to larger premises at Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot.

Formerly known as Rendle & Elliott Carpentry & Joinery Ltd., the company was established in Dartmouth in 1997 by Adrian Rendle...

South West tech accelerator returns after £1m first year success

The only tech business support programme for the whole of the South West of England is launching for its second year, after helping companies secure £1m.

Tech South West StartUp Studio 2021 saw the likes of Paranimo, Eate, Groundwaves, Milbotix and a clutch of other early stage pre-seed companies go on to raise £1m of grants and investment since completing the programme - with some...

The 5 types of biopharma intelligence you should know about

Biopharma is as much about how you get your products to the patients that need them as it is about developing the drugs or treatments themselves.

A huge part of marketing a new drug or biopharma product is having stellar biopharma intelligence behind your decision-making processes. Without it, you’ll have an uphill battle deciding what’ll be best for your products.

Biopharma...

New clean room facility in Plymouth to support health tech innovation, photonics and applied research

Plymouth Science Park ’s new modular clean room offers space for vital research and testing in the South West.

The new facility is part of the Health Tech Innovation Hub , which opened at the Park this year. This regional hub for the incubation and development of health technology businesses, funded through the Heart of the South West LEP , provides access to integrated health...

Benefact Group launches the Movement for Good Awards 2022

For the fourth year running, Benefact Group is giving away over £1million to charities with the return of its Movement for Good Awards.

People in Devon can nominate a cause close to their hearts for a potential £1,000 award to help make a difference. 500 charities around the UK will each receive £1,000 during the campaign.

Since the initiative began in 2019, more than 9,000...

Children from Curledge St Primary Academy get hands on at SkillBuild

Blossoming builders get hands on at Devon college

Construction professionals of the future took part in the largest multi-trade skills competition at South Devon College last week.

SkillBuild, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), is a series of competitions where the very best construction apprentices and trainees compete in their chosen trade, including bricklaying, roofing and carpentry.

As well as the...

Features to Consider when Purchasing an Autonomous Mobile Robotic System

Technological features are vital to improving the productivity of your company or enterprise. Most company owners incorporate autonomous mobile robots in their companies to make the operations cost-effective and streamlined. These features play an integral role in enhancing faster processing, higher accuracy, and streamlining your company operations.

You can include these features in...

Plymouth Science Park installs electric vehicle charging to support tenants' sustainability goals

Plymouth Science Park tenant Acronyms have welcomed two new electric vans to their fleet in their bid to become carbon neutral following the Park’s installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

IT support company Acronyms work across Plymouth, Cornwall and Devon, visiting clients in person to resolve issues which can’t be managed remotely. The team have recently introduced...

There's no time like the past!

The Heritage Caravan Company originated from a family of caravan enthusiasts who have spent many years touring and enjoying outdoor life.

Using modern technology and traditional craftsmanship, Heritage Caravans provides an alternative to the mass-produced white caravans manufactured today.

The family of designers and craftsmen, recognises that caravans have become stereotyped...

Technical education offers students a stepping stone into Devon's growing sectors

Young people in Devon are being encouraged to consider the range of technical education routes on offer into some of the biggest growing sectors in the region. Apprenticeships, traineeships and the new T Levels are just some of the different education and training pathways being showcased this Open Day season, with clear routes into Devon’s growing industries.

This follows the launch...

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