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  • Export
  • Case study

19 May 2026

Smethwick manufacturer accelerates international growth through export support

Passenger Lift Solutions has expanded into new international markets with support from the Export Support Programme. Tailored guidance on logistics, routes to market and international partnerships has helped the company secure new global opportunities and strengthen its export strategy.

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  • Export
  • Case study

07 May 2026

4T2 Sensors: accelerating global growth through the Export Support Programme

By securing funding to exhibit at Drinktec in Munich, the world’s leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry, the company was able to showcase its patented sensing technology to a global audience.

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  • Case study
  • Start-up

13 April 2026

Little Orchard Workshop: Carving a strong future thanks to start up support

Creative small business stepping up to the next level following free support.

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  • Sustainability
  • Case study

18 February 2026

How a BEAS energy assessment helped Meridian Steel

A Dudley-based steel processing company is investing in energy‑saving upgrades as it prepares for the impact of new carbon regulations and works to reduce its overall emissions.

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  • Sustainability
  • Case study

22 January 2026

More than just an energy assessment, how BEAS helped Newby Group

Newby Group, a leading group of UK-based casting companies serving marine, joined BEAS to strengthen its commitment to energy efficiency as part of a wider strategy to control costs and reduce consumption over the coming years.

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  • Employer resources
  • Case study

20 January 2026

How West Midlands entrepreneurs are leading the way in upskilling the workforce of the future

Technological advancement, particularly in artificial intelligence and automation, is reshaping how businesses operate and what skills employees need to thrive. 

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  • Sustainability
  • Case study

08 January 2026

BEAS assessment identifies key savings for Chaplin Bros

Chaplin Bros, a leading precision‑wire manufacturer, turned to BEAS to help tackle rising energy costs. Following a free BEAS energy assessment, the company identified several key opportunities to reduce energy use and cut operational costs.

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  • News
  • Case study

11 December 2025

The Plough in Harborne: The growth journey behind a much-loved local institution

Harborne’s Plough founder gained clarity, support and direction through the Investment Readiness Programme, helping turn new growth plans into action.
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