Business

Nantwich firm Boughey acquires new base creating 250 jobs

Nantwich firm Boughey acquires new base creating 250 jobs

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution has taken over a newly-built 332,000 sq ft warehouse at Lymedale Business Park, in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Around 250 local jobs will be created to service the new warehouse, says the company.

January 15, 2024
Nantwich finance firm Watts appoints new commercial manager

Nantwich finance firm Watts appoints new commercial manager

Nantwich firm Watts Commercial Finance has appointed Glen Monteiro as new Commercial Manager.

The move is aimed at expanding the company’s coverage in the South East.

January 9, 2024
Two Nantwich firms to host Rare Earth Digital event

Two Nantwich firms to host Rare Earth Digital event

Two Nantwich businesses have joined forces to host this month’s “Rare Earth Digital Debrief” in Nantwich.

Software developer Rare Earth Digital have hosted the ‘Rare Earth Digital Debrief’ free event for over two years at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

January 6, 2024
Nantwich firm part of largest driver training provider in UK

Nantwich firm part of largest driver training provider in UK

Driver training specialist Dulson Training has expanded its operation with the acquisition of Nantwich-based DDay Training – making it one of the largest providers in the UK.

The addition of the Nantwich site means Dulson Training can serve customers throughout the North West.

January 5, 2024
Nantwich firm Direct Access appoints new managing director

Nantwich firm Direct Access appoints new managing director

Globally-recognised Nantwich firm Direct Access has appointed Peter Brassington as managing director for Direct Access Consultancy in the UK.

Peter will take over from company founder Steven Mifsud (pictured), who will focus on the firm’s growing international work abroad.

January 4, 2024
Wistaston woman retrains as hypnotherapist in memory of dad

Wistaston woman retrains as hypnotherapist in memory of dad

A Wistaston woman has re-trained as a clinical “Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist” in memory of her late father.

Victoria Horton graduated from the Stoke CPHT, a hypnotherapy school, last Sunday which would have been her dad’s 76th birthday.

December 24, 2023
Swansway driving Christmas Spirit for 10th consecutive year

Swansway driving Christmas Spirit for 10th consecutive year

Bosses at South Cheshire car dealer group Swansway have been donating gifts to families and children in need for the 10th Christmas in a row.

The motor group have worked with their charity partners on Swansway Santa Patrol.

December 22, 2023
Young Shavington fundraiser Alfie earns Boughey backing

Young Shavington fundraiser Alfie earns Boughey backing

Shavington award-winning fundraiser Alfie Simcox has received a sponsorship boost from Boughey Distribution for his latest trucking calendar.

Truck enthusiast Alfie puts the calendars together to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

December 21, 2023
Nantwich firm Fabulosa named ‘International Exporter of the Year’

Nantwich firm Fabulosa named ‘International Exporter of the Year’

Nantwich fragrance firm Fabulosa has been awarded ‘International Company of the Year’ (£20-£40 million turnover category) at the Insider North West International Trade Awards.

It marks the end of two years of growth for the business in the UK, which has seen it forge an ambitious export strategy.

December 14, 2023
Bentley Motors electrifies its First Response Team fleet

Bentley Motors electrifies its First Response Team fleet

Bentley Motors in Crewe has renewed its First Response Team fleet with two fully electric models to handle day-to-day activities.

The vehicles will be used for medical emergencies and off site events at the Pyms Lane headquarters.

December 14, 2023
Long service awards celebrated at South Cheshire firm Bakkavor

Long service awards celebrated at South Cheshire firm Bakkavor

South Cheshire bread production firm Bakkavor has celebrated the long service of 86 of its employees.

Staff gathered at Nantwich Town’s stadium for the Loyal Service Awards programme.

December 12, 2023
Nantwich accountants ‘Jumper for Joy’ to help support Macmillan charity

Nantwich accountants ‘Jumper for Joy’ to help support Macmillan charity

A Nantwich firm of accountants is totting up the proceeds of its latest effort for Macmillan Cancer Support after colleagues donned their festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day.

Staff at Afford Bond chipped in cash instead of buying Christmas cards and gave £1 each to wear their wacky woollies.

December 11, 2023
Aldi staff in Nantwich and Crewe to receive New Year pay rise

Aldi staff in Nantwich and Crewe to receive New Year pay rise

Aldi store and warehouse staff in Crewe and Nantwich are to receive a pay rise in January, the company has said.

It’s believed it will become the first supermarket in the UK to guarantee employees a pay of at least £12 an hour.

December 11, 2023