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Rising energy costs is the greatest cause for concern amongst the manufacturers attending today’s Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Manufacturers’ Forum, chaired by The HEX Group CEO Martin Smith. Representing the region’s manufacturing community, of the 14 firms that attended the event, over half (53%) of firms cited rising energy costs as the number one concern, followed by raw material costs (27%) as the second worry for 2022.

Leading sheet metal manufacturing business, Alpha Manufacturing, part of The HEX Group, has marked a key milestone in its growth plans as it takes ownership of its new factory, just 6 months after breaking ground in June 2021.

Being regarded by customers as more than just a van conversion firm is at the heart of Bri-Stor Systems’ purpose, working in partnership with many of the UK’s leading fleets to deliver vehicles that optimise innovation while maximising fleet efficiency. Jack Draper, Bri-Stor Systems’ sales manager and Tony Murphy, Murphy Plant fleet manager, discuss how the close collaboration between these two firms is bringing tangible benefits to vehicle operatives within the Murphy Group.

Staffordshire sheet metal manufacturing company Alpha Manufacturing is celebrating its achievements after being named ‘Manufacturer of the Year 2021’ at the East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards. Commended at an awards ceremony held on 11th November at the Pirelli Stadium in Burton, the fabrication company was recognised for its innovation during the pandemic, where the business quickly geared up its operations to support production of Covid-19 safety products, including hand sanitiser stations and protection screens used in NHS testing centres across the UK.

Keeping a close relationship with our customers is something that sets us apart from our competitors according to Bri-Stor Systems’ Quality Manager, Mark Lodge.  As vehicle conversion specialists, we know that once a conversion is complete, it’s important that the aftercare service is delivered to the same first-class standards.