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- Funding
- Case study
08 October 2025
Van Monkey swings into 500k investment through Investment Readiness
Van Monkey secured flexible asset finance through our Investment Readiness Programme, unlocking growth and keeping UK businesses moving.
- Sustainability
- Case study
02 October 2025
Painting a greener picture: How BEAS helped Thomas Howse business cut costs and carbon
Manufacturer Thomas Howse is taking steps to reduce energy costs and improve its green credentials after receiving a FREE energy assessment from the BEAS run by BGWM.
- Funding
- Case study
01 October 2025
Walsall based Polish bakery upgrades production equipment with £70k grant
Mazowsze Ltd recently upgraded their production equipment, introducing digital batch traceability so they can supply major supermarkets.
- Innovation
- Case study
11 September 2025
Walsall’s NuWash Laundry drives sustainability and innovation in the commercial sector
Walsall’s NuWash Laundry is redefining commercial laundry with eco-tech, rapid growth, and support from the High-Growth Programme.
- Funding
- Case study
08 September 2025
Sandwell food company boosts growth with local business support
Manor Abbey Foods grows 30% with BGWM Sandwell support, expanding storage, creating jobs & unlocking new customers.
- Sustainability
- Case study
02 September 2025
Reducing energy inefficiency and improving resident comfort with BEAS
Evans’ Cottage Homes collaborated with BEAS to conduct a thorough on-site energy assessment. The evaluation uncovered key inefficiencies and confirmed the pressing need for a modern heating system.
- Funding
- Case study
28 August 2025
Toy shop builds on success of move from clicks to bricks
Booghe Toys doubles store size after BGWM support, creating UK’s first experiential toy scape & planning 3 more Birmingham shops.
- Sustainability
- Case study
27 August 2025
From resin to results - Elite Plastics' sustainable journey with BEAS
As an energy-intensive business, Elite Plastics turned to BEAS for support in managing rising energy costs and maintaining competitiveness in today’s market.
