10 jobs to be created after steel fabricator quickly finds new premises

A steel fabricating business is set to create 10 jobs across the next year after expanding into new premises in Worcestershire. Leading commercial property specialist John Truslove helped Ridgesteel Fabrications of Worcester secure the 11,675 sq ft factory warehouse at Unit 4 in Schofield Business Park, in Sugarbrook Road, Bromsgrove. The letting has brought praise from the landlord after...

The car is the star as AA Global underlines its carbon-neutral commitment

A Worcester business has embarked on a drive to become the UK’s first zero-emission company in its sector and to encourage other small firms to promote a greener business agenda. A new Tesla car is the striking symbol of the commitment by AA Global Language Services to upgrade its company vehicles to all-electric. Other moves include installation of LED lighting at the firm’s premises and a...

Funeral firm addresses carbon footprint with eTrees partnership

A Worcestershire family funeral directors has said it is looking to the future and addressing its carbon footprint by forming a partnership with eTrees, which promises to plant a tree for every service. The environmental impact of a funeral can vary due to a number of factors, such as the materials used and the actual funeral process itself. However, all funerals leave behind a carbon deficit,...

Springpack launches Simply Eco range of ‘green’ packaging products

Worcester-based packaging supply retailer Springpack has announced its new eco-friendly brand, saying it is passionate about offering customers greener packaging solutions. Springpack has launched Simply Eco, a major driver for which has been the free packaging audits it offers, as well as its ever-expanding range of environmental products. The firm says it has been working hard on getting the...

Mid-life apprenticeship results in promotion for Black Country council worker

A Black Country mother of three who returned to education after almost three decades is celebrating a double boost to her confidence and career after taking on a mid-life apprenticeship. Anita Chonk overcame both the anxiety of going back to the classroom and her longstanding fear of maths to embark on a two-year apprenticeship through PTP Training, part of the BCTG Group. And as she nears the...