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Engine company goes from model aircraft to the world's most advanced drones in 25 years

It may be a small business tucked away on a Dorset industrial estate but its products - and innovative engine technology - are known and used across the globe. RCV... READ MORE »

Pride of Dorset: Queen's Award winner praised by Lord-Lieutenant for "conquering the world"

“You’ve achieved something that is pretty amazing.” The words of Angus Campbell, Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, as he officially presented imageHOLDERS with the... READ MORE »

UK leader marks 50th anniversary by investing £1.4m in state-of-the-art powder coating plant

A company rescued from bankruptcy by the brother of JCB founder Joseph Cyril Bamford has unveiled a £1.4m powder coating facility in its 50th anniversary year. Owners... READ MORE »

"Absolutely brilliant news" - MD's delight as new manufacturing base is given green light

“This is absolutely brilliant news for REIDsteel, the local economy and GB plc." The reaction of Simon Boyd, Managing Director of John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel)... READ MORE »

Work starts on new HQ and production facility in a multi-million pound vote of confidence

Construction work has begun on a multi-million pound headquarters and production facility for Dorset success story Parvalux. The electric motor and gearbox manufacturer... READ MORE »

New HQ and more jobs are planned as world leader secures seven-figure funding package

A new head office and ambitious growth plans, including the creation of more jobs, are on the cards after a world-leading firm secured a seven-figure funding package from... READ MORE »

End of an era as bakery transitions lock, stock and biscuit barrel to The Artful Baker business

It’s all change at a Dorset artisan bakery from the end of this month. The baking team at the Christchurch-based The Great British Biscotti Co are saying farewell to... READ MORE »

Jobs boost at manufacturer with ten per cent increase in workforce after £3m investment

Dorset success story Superior is to increase its workforce by ten per cent after investing £3 million in the latest state-of-the art machinery to boost its manufacturing... READ MORE »

Win, win, win as Sunseeker cuts carbon levels, moves away from fossil fuels and saves £2m+

Luxury boat manufacturer Sunseeker International is to use its waste timber as a source of renewable heat, saving approximately 1,200 tonnes of carbon annually. The... READ MORE »

Seal of success: Family-run Superior Seals to invest £5m in new material science centre

One of Dorset’s manufacturing success stories is to invest £5m in a new Material Science Centre as it continues to expand its operations. Superior Seals has already... READ MORE »