One of the most significant challenges created by climate change is water scarcity. And as we saw during the European drought of 2022, this is a pressing problem facing nations worldwide. However, one innovative firm based in Pontyclun in south Wales has devised a technology to help with global water shortages. Deploy Tech has developed ready-to-use water tank technology manufactured with a concrete-filled fabric. A wide range of sectors can use the products to meet...
Something Different Wholesale founder shares her entrepreneurial success story.
From humble beginnings at weekend car boot sales to becoming one of the UK's leading wholesale gift companies, Something Different Wholesale is a genuinely entrepreneurial success story. The Swansea based firm designs, develops and distributes thousands of fast-selling giftware products and bestselling lines to retailers of all sizes in the UK and Worldwide. The company's success reflects the hard work and leadership of its founder, Jane Wallace-Jones, and its staff's pride in the business, which...
Kitchen workwear start-up targets female professionals in the food sector.
The spark of an idea for a business often comes from personal experience. And that was precisely the case for Vicky North, founder of Bird Kitchen, which supplies apparel for women working in the food and drink industry. The brand was born when cafe owner Vicky realised the unisex garments supplied in the sector were usually designed for men. The lightbulb moment led to her starting her business, which is now on an exciting growth...
High-quality metal powder firm providing skills needed for the future.
The task of meeting Wales’ skills needs in a changing economy is a collective endeavour. Business has a critical role to play in ensuring the nation’s workforce is ready for the future. Carmarthenshire metal powder manufacturer LSN Diffusion is a fantastic example of this. Not only is it providing high-skilled employment in its local community, but it is also giving employees a chance to improve and grow their skills and knowledge through higher education. LSN...
Wire stripping solutions company produces products for global high-tech companies.
Most of us give little thought to the precision engineering needed to produce the components in electrical products. One of these essential processes is wire stripping - removing the outer layer of plastic from electrical wires. Safe, durable electrical connections begin with clean, accurate wire stripping. Revolutionising the medical, data and automotive industries thanks to its innovative technology, Pontypridd-based Laser Wire Solutions is at the cutting edge of laser and robot technology. The firm is...
South Wales family Spirits and bottling company raises a glass to 900% growth.
The market for premium spirits is a growing one. The spirits market in the UK was valued at around £15 billion in 2021, with models projecting continued growth in the sector. Innovation drives that growth in no small part, focusing on quality and diversifying into low and zero-alcohol offerings. Among the distilleries in Wales making their mark in the sector, enjoying growth and identifying new opportunities is Mallows Beverages, based in Coed Ely in Tonyerfail...
Why benefiting the community is at the centre of a new enterprise in Pembrokeshire.
Wales' environment is one of the nation's key assets. Protecting it for future generations and ensuring humans live more harmoniously with the natural world is crucial if we are to build a more sustainable economy. One business (in fact, a community benefit society) in Pembrokeshire – arguably the most famous of Wales' much-loved coastal regions – is looking to reset how we use the sea as a resource for food, biofertilisers for Welsh farmers and...
Health manufacturer prepares for dynamic changes ahead.
Management buyouts (MBOs) can have several motivating factors behind them. The motivation for the leadership team at Minerva, a Cardiff-based custom ear moulds maker, was clear: securing a bright future for the business. Since the successful MBO was completed in 2017, Minerva has enjoyed growth and invested in its research and development to ensure it is at the vanguard of change in the sector. Minerva has been supported through Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP)...