AGP
News

Young entrepreneur’s idea could help millions around the world suffering from diabetic foot ulcerations.

|

●    David Barton developed his shoe insert while studying podiatry at Cardiff Met University

●    He was given support and advice from the Welsh Government’s Accelerated Growth Programme

Technology developed in a Welsh university by an undergraduate student has the potential to help thousands of diabetics patients suffering diabetic foot ulcerations. David Barton, co-founder and director of Kaydiar, was studying podiatry medicine at Cardiff Metropolitan University when he came up with his device, which has now won the backing of a multinational firm. It is hoped the device, which fits into a patient’s shoe, will aid healing for tens of thousands of people...
Accelerated Growth Programme
News

AGP Client Hi-Mark on ITV News Brexit report

|

A recent ITV news report by Carole Green, featuring Accelerated Growth Programme client Hi Mark, a family-run business based in Wrexham.

Hi Mark employs 40 people that design and manufacture injection moulded products for the automotive industry. Managing director Jack Yates and finance director Ann Pinnington discuss their Brexit preparations. The car manufacturing industry employs 19,000 people in Wales.
 



Further information on the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme.

 

Totally Welsh Logo thumbnail 150x100
News

Major business expansion in Wales as Totally Welsh acquires two “Milk & More” Depots.

The Directors of Totally Welsh are delighted to announce that on Monday 29th April, it acquired full ownership and management of the Milk & More doorstep delivery depots in Swansea and Cardiff. A trusted Home Delivery service, Milk & More currently services homes across South Wales and beyond with quality produce spanning a range of offerings, from fresh food to household products. The business has delivered a trusted service, praised for both the quality of...
LSW Logo
News

Queen’s Award for Innovation for Welsh hi-tech manufacturing firm

|

●     Laser Wire Solutions has developed pinpoint accurate technology to help in the manufacture of medical devices
 

●     It has been supported in its expansion through the Welsh Government’s Accelerated Growth Programme

Innovative technology developed by a fast-growing firm in Wales is being used to help make precision products aimed at saving lives – and has won a Queen’s Award for Innovation in recognition of its work. Laser Wire Solutions, based in Treforest Industrial Estate in Rhondda Cynon Taf, develops cutting-edge laser technology for the stripping and connection of specialist high value wires – used mainly in medical device manufacturing. The firm, which employs 30 people at...
Accelerated Growth Programme
News

Accelerated Growth Programme Overview Leaflets

Download the latest Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme overview leaflets: PDF, (English) Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme Brochure English Language PDF, (Welsh) Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme Brochure Welsh Language
Logo Rhaglen Cyflymu Twf
News

5,000 jobs now created by Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme

|

A Welsh Government programme offering individual support to SMEs looking to grow and expand has created its 5000th job, Economy Secretary Ken Skates has revealed.

Business Wales’ Accelerated Growth Programme has been an enormous success since its inception in 2015, and reached the impressive milestone as Tiago Szabo, a factory operator for Wrexham based automotive design and manufacture company Hi-Mark, began work at the companies’ 25,000sq ft site. Economy Minister Ken Skates was at the factory to witness their growth and to meet Tiago. He said: “The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme has been a real flag bearer for Business...
Accelerated Growth Programme
News

75% of Wales’ fastest growing businesses supported by Welsh Government

|

Three quarters of Wales’ fastest growing businesses of 2018 benefited from Welsh Government support, Economy Secretary Ken Skates has said today.

The Fast Growth 50 list, which has been published every year since 1999 and is compiled by Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, celebrates the fastest growing businesses in Wales. Since 1999 over 600 firms are estimated to have generated £20bn of turnover annually, creating 40,000 jobs. Of this year’s Fast Growth 50, 38 companies were supported by the Welsh Government’s Business Wales support programme which is jointly funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Welsh...
Near Me Now
News

Welsh app to revitalise the UK high street gets Buckingham Palace appointment

|

An innovative digital high street app developed in Wales to help flagging high streets across the country has been shortlisted for the people’s choice award at the Duke of York’s Pitch@Palace event at Buckingham Palace on November 8th.

NearMeNow has just been launched in Cardiff as part of the Join the High Street Revolution campaign to give the city’s independent traders access to a complete digital toolkit, allowing them to digitally promote, advertise, and connect with customers. It will be rolled out across the UK in the New Year to help counter the alarming rate of high street closures and slow rate of new stores, after the opportunity to pitch at the Palace...
Risc IT Logo thumbnail 150x100
News

From rescue buyout to rapid growth for Llandudno IT company

|

RISC IT Solutions wants to expand the team after turnover success.

A leading IT company is on cloud nine after growing its workforce and increasing turnover every year since a rescue buyout. And things are set to get even better for the team at Risc IT Solutions in Llandudno, as they look to take on three new staff and target a possible acquisition in a bid to further extend their footprint across the UK. Speaking from the company’s stunning Church Walks headquarters, Managing Director Jeremy Keane...
UK-Leisure-Living-Logo thumbnail 150x100
News

Hot tub entrepreneur scoops prestigious global business honour

A businessman has won a prestigious global business award. Gareth Jones, founder of UK Leisure Living, has been named winner of the Outstanding Entrepreneur category at the 2018 Global Business Excellence Awards. Jones, whose company is based in Conwy and Cheshire, was recognised for his entrepreneurial track record over the last six years. The judges said: “Gareth Jones is a serial entrepreneur who never stands still. Since winning the Institute of Directors Young Director of...

Categories

Archive