Daughter of Willerby founder sees the fruits of her father’s labour

Holiday home manufacturer Willerby has taken a trip down memory lane by reuniting with the daughter of the man who founded the business almost 80 years ago. The Hull-based UK market leader invited Jean Morris, the only child of the company’s founder, Walter Allan, to take a tour of a modern Willerby holiday home to see the fruits of her late father’s labour. Jean, 92, was joined by her son Simon...

Concrete flooring specialist completes £1m investment in premises and equipment after building solid reputation with big-brand clients

A company that is installing concrete floors for major manufacturers, retailers and industrial units across the UK is building on its own solid foundations with further investment at its remote premises in East Yorkshire. Level Best Concrete Flooring has completed the conversion of former agricultural buildings on the outskirts of Goole to provide office suites and warehouse space – including a...

Ideal Heating strikes gold in national manufacturing awards

Ideal Heating’s commitment to employee wellbeing has been recognised in prestigious national awards. The Hull-based UK heating industry market leader was honoured with the Manufacturing Matters prize at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2025. This award is focused on businesses that have had a positive societal impact as a result of their practices and/or products. The national accolade comes...

Specialist funding event for manufacturing businesses

A free specialist event aimed at manufacturing businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire considering larger-scale investment plans will be held later this month. Capital Equipment Investment for Manufacturing Sector (Grants & Loans) is being hosted by the Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Made Smarter Programme and will provide options for those looking to fund their next capital projects. The event...

Government urged to help SME manufacturers make digital skills transformation

Nearly two thirds (65%) of small to medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) in Yorkshire & Humber are crying out for more Government funding to help them bridge the digital skills divide it has been revealed. A new report produced by Oxford Innovation Advice has revealed that 84% of companies are looking to ‘digitally upskill’ their staff but are finding the biggest barriers to achieving this are...