MWMG would like to congratulate Emma Thomas, HR Manager of current members ABER instruments, after she was announced as the new Chair of the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership Board of which MWMG are part of also.

The Employment Bureau will offer a one-stop-shop for students, supporting them with enterprise and employability skills and providing advice and guidance to support a positive employment or self-employment outcome. Students can visit the bureau for support in CV writing, application form support, mock interviews, start-up support and any other career queries a student might have. Careers Wales will also be regular visitors to the bureau offering advice and guidance.  

he Department of International Trade (DIT) are hosting a week of free events and training both On-line and face to face) across the week – the list of the extensive opportunities can be seen from the link below. Each has a list of events with a great opportunity to hear from experts within key markets and sectors.

Healthy Working Wales has launched a new guidance for employers on “The Cost of Living Crisis”.

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week, the country fell in to mourning of the admired leader of our country for 70 years.

MWMG Director Mike Mills gave his tribute via Business Wales.

A Welsh company whose innovative digital technology could help save manufacturers millions of pounds has been recognised as a business with high growth potential.

POET Systems Ltd., based in Bridgend, has been accepted onto two programmes for fast-growing firms - Innovate UK’s EDGE Scaleup Programme and the Welsh Government’s Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme.

The company has developed a cloud-based platform, called POET, to help manufacturers improve performance, save time and reduce waste.

It will now gain bespoke support to help take the business to the next level, including advice on how to access new markets, make new connections and attract growth capital.

A Mid Wales engineering company, which has developed a multi-skilled and flexible workforce to become a leading name in specialist gear transmissions for more than 50 years, has won a prestigious national award.

Compact Orbital Gears, which has a workforce of 43 based in Rhayader, was named the Small Employer of the Year at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2021 virtual ceremony.

A new business that aims to save manufacturers millions of pounds a year has been launched in Wales.

POET Systems Ltd, has developed a bespoke cloud-based software system that is designed to improve performance, save time and reduce waste.

The unique digital platform provides manufacturers with detailed data about their production processes, giving a complete view of operational performance in real time.

It allows managers the time to work on areas for improvement and make decisions based on the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Variable frequency drives (VFD) innovator and manufacturer Invertek Drives has reached a significant milestone with the production of its two millionth drive.

The milestone comes after Invertek announced record sales during 2020 and the first quarter of 2021. It follows significant continued year-on-year growth since the company was established 23 years ago.

We are thrilled to announce Carpenter & Paterson Ltd as our February 2021 Employer of the Month! Following a nomination from our Business Engagement Advisor, Karen Harris-Vernon, Carpenter & Paterson Ltd were chosen as February’s winners due to their investment and commitment to staff training and development.

CellPath, based in Newtown, Mid-Wales, is a manufacturer and supplier of consumables, equipment and services to the global cellular pathology sector. The family-run business has received funding from HSBC UK to develop an extension of its premises, creating a fourth warehouse at its headquarters.