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Carl Smith Founder Of Van Monkey Limited
  • 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.

Thomas Howse - Peter Grant and Gary Plant in high-visibility vests shaking hands in an industrial setting, facing camera cropped.
  • 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.

L-R Councillor Adrian Andrew, Krzysztof Podolak, Joanna Podolak
  • 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.

Nuwash Graham Oakley Jagdish Soor
  • 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.

Mannor_Abby_Foods
  • 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.

Evans’s Cottage Homes - BEAS assessor in high-vis shirt pressing buttons on a temperature gauge on wall
  • 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.

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  • 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.

Elite Plastics - A large rooftop fully covered with solar panels.
  • 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.

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