Success Stories

Michelin Development on hand to support business growth across Staffordshire

Ambitious businesses in Staffordshire looking to fuel business growth or reduce environmental impact are being urged to contact Michelin Development to kickstart their journey. Now in its 22nd year, the economic regeneration programme offers financial support to organisations and companies based in and around Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and the Staffordshire Moorlands with the potential to … Continued

Michelin Development helps Dundee life sciences business to expand international offer

A Dundee-based business, which is putting innovation centre stage in the life sciences sector, is on track for global expansion with support from Michelin Development. Cellexus, based in Mayo Avenue, is being supported by Michelin Development with a low-interest loan to enable the company to strengthen its offer in key markets in Europe, as … Continued

Stoke signage company points the way to growth with Michelin Development

A Stoke-on-Trent signage company is conquering new markets and creating jobs following a £50,000 cash injection from Michelin Development. Dresden-based A2B Signs and Graphics is investing in state-of-the-art technology to reach new customers in the UK and overseas. The money, which has been match funded by a grant from Stoke-on-Trent City Council, has enabled A2B … Continued

Staffordshire cleaning company ventures into new markets with Michelin Development

A Staffordshire contract cleaning company is moving into new markets following a £50,000 cash injection from Michelin Development. Cheadle-based Moorland Contract Cleaning is using the funding to launch a new division, providing janitorial supplies that feature greener formulations and sustainable packaging. Over the next three years, the business is forecasting turnover to double and more … Continued

County Antrim manufacturer goes for growth with Michelin Development

An Antrim-based manufacturer is expanding following a £40,000 cash injection from Michelin Development. In the last 12 months, Macpac Refuse Bodies has seen its order book increase by 50 per cent – and is on target to repeat the same double-digit growth over the next year. Macpac builds and fits specialist units to waste … Continued

North Staffordshire surveyors expand with Michelin

Richard Mounsey, MRICS (Managing Director) http://www.mounseysurveyors.co.uk A Staffordshire-based chartered surveyors’ practice is expanding following a £35,000 cash injection from Michelin Development. Stoke-on-Trent-based Mounsey Chartered Surveyors has already taken on three new employees, with further job creation expected over the next five years. The Festival Park company specialises in commercial property services, including acquisition and … Continued

The Junior Apprentice in Ballymena

Left to right: Deborah Fitzsimmons (Ballymena Business Centre), Mayor, Cllr. Maureen Morrow (Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough), Noel Mulholland (Michelin Development Ballymena), Mike Cole (Head of Public Affairs), Jane Hanna (Young Enterprise NI) Michelin has been part of the Ballymena community for over 50 years, and as part of our legacy we are committed to ensuring … Continued

The Michelin Man comes in different guises……….

Rupert Gatty, Managing Director, Coolkit Ltd and Mike Cole, Michelin Development Ltd https://www.coolkit.co.uk/ Public Affairs are a very varied and interesting role especially when you add in the Michelin Development angle for good measure. I recently attended the CV (Commercial Vehicle) show at the NEC, to catch up with what is going on … Continued

PATERA ENGINEERING EXPANDS WITH HELP FROM THE MICHELIN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Patera Engineering have been able to expand their business after receiving assistance from the Michelin Development Fund. Based in Fenton the family-run business – founded by Chris Lees in 1988 and currently led by his son Shaun – is going from strength to strength in the construction, structural and custodial sectors. Two loans from … Continued

Bartec continuing to grow….

Since the move to their new premises Bartec Engineering Services have gone from strength to strength with contracts secured for mechanical and electrical installation via first and second tier sub-contractors for water recovery and treatment projects for end users Heathrow Airport Ltd, Thames Water, Southern Water and Severn Trent Water. To service the contracts the … Continued