An accessible pushchair created by Bath charity Designability to help disabled parents and carers has won a major award. Designed with mass manufacture in mind, Designability’s innovative design, pictured, replaces the traditional rear wheels/footbrake assembly, turning any conventional pushchair into an accessible pushchair. Currently in prototype format, it secured Baby Products Association’s (BPA) Concept...
Businesses can find out how best to supply goods and services to public sector organisations across the West of England at an event next week. The annual showcase, organised by Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council, has been running since 2005 and, after two years of being an online event, this year will be held...
A groundbreaking new brand of sneakers designed to revolutionise the motorsport and footwear industries’ approach to sustainability has been launched by Bath university graduate Alex Witty. Selling under the Compound Footwear brand, the stylish 100% recyclable sneakers are made from eco leather and recycled materials and are the only footwear brand using waste motorsport...
A boost to its order book and a strategic move to more profitable product lines means defence manufacturer Avon Protection faces a brighter future, its directors have told shareholders. The Melksham-based group, which specialises in protective gear, masks and breathing equipment for the military and first-responder markets, has been recovering from a tough period during...
The corporate team from South West law firm Thrings has advised on the sale of a business designing and manufacturing products at the cutting edge of acoustic material technology. Acoustic Polymers, which has been acquired by cork and rubber materials manufacturer Tiflex, specialises in high-performance polymeric-based materials used in subsea environmental protection for blue-chip...
Falling inflation has sparked higher business confidence among bosses of firms across the West of England – but most are still gloomy about the UK’s economic prospects. Labour costs also remain a challenge along with problems in recruiting the best people as the skills shortage continues to hit firms in all sectors. The mixed...
A major campaign has been launched by Bath Rugby Foundation to sign up 100 business and individual sponsors to support its life-changing work with young people. Each year the foundation, Bath Rugby’s charitable arm, helps around 3,000 vulnerable youngsters to succeed through inspiring programmes that focus on health, education and employability. The charity has...
A multi-million pound ‘supercluster’ co-led by the University of Bath has been launched to position the West of England as the UK’s hydrogen powerhouse. The far-reaching project brings together academic, civic and industry leaders to unlock the huge potential of the region’s hydrogen ecosystem. Harnessing clean green hydrogen to decarbonise the region’s transport, energy...
Bath area businesses are being urged to share their views on the skills needed by their industry to help build a stronger economy for the West of England. Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, will use the feedback from firms to draw up its Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). Over the...
The £70m University of Bath engineering research and innovation centre putting the West of England at the heart of the global drive towards low-emission travel has been officially opened. The Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS), on the Bristol & Bath Science Park at Emersons Green, is already developing clean, sustainable and affordable technologies to...
