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Business Booming For Midlands Builder On First birthday
Derby-based construction firm East Midlands Masonry Ltd is celebrating after its growing order book sailed past the £2.5m milestone...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
23 hours ago2 min read


Arkell's Spring Hopper Makes A Seasonal Comeback
Arkell’s Brewery is excited to announce the return of Spring Hopper, its much-loved seasonal pale ale. Back by popular demand, the brew...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 92 min read


Luke Evans Bakery Employee Retires After 50 Years
Dispatch manager Alan Smedley has retired after an impressive 50 years of working at Luke Evans Bakery in Derbyshire. He started working...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Mar 312 min read


£1M Revamp Drives Up Sales Car Dealership
Pride Park based NK Motors has reported a surge in sales since completing a £1m showroom refurbishment on the eve of its 20th anniversary...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Mar 103 min read


Global Family Business Pumps Cash Into Nottinghamshire Attraction
A Nottinghamshire museum and tourist attraction has been given a cash injection after a global packaging giant named it as February’s...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Feb 263 min read


His Majesty The King Gets Glimpse Of The Future At JCB Celebration
His Majesty The King was given a glimpse into the future of JCB hydrogen power as he toured the company’s World Headquarters as part of...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 243 min read


JCB Fastrac Top Of The Class For Village School
Early years pupils at a Staffordshire Moorlands village school were treated to a very special visitor as part of a project to learn about...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 142 min read


Top BRC Accreditation Awarded To Central Foods
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has been awarded the BRC Agents and Brokers certificate for the eighth time – once more achieving...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 111 min read


Boxer's Knockout Support For JCB's NSPCC Appeal
Staffordshire boxing sensation Nathan ‘Hitman’ Heaney is pulling no punches when it comes to supporting JCB’s £2 million appeal for the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 202 min read


Significant 'Cutting' Edge Investment For Nottinghamshire Family Firm
A Nottingham-based packaging giant has bolstered its current machinery fleet by investing in a £1.4m die-cutter. The Bobst Expertcut 106...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 162 min read


Minister's Insight Into The JCB Machine Fixing Britain's Roads
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP dropped into JCB on National Pothole Day – to see close up a machine which is helping fix...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 152 min read


JCB's Hydrogen Engine Approved For Use
JCB has cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jan 102 min read


Vote For Your Midlands & Central People's Choice Champion
Since 2012 Family Business United has been proud to organise the National Family Business of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 81 min read


Christmas All Wrapped Up As JCB Toy Appeal Brings Festive Joy
Charities in North Staffordshire have Christmas all wrapped for local children – thanks to a helping hand from JCB employees and Olympian...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Choir On Song For JCB's NSPCC Appeal
One of the world’s most accomplished male voice choirs hit the right note at a concert in aid of JCB’s NSPCC Appeal – helping to raise...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Excitement As LIV Golf UK Returns To JCB Golf & Country Club
JCB’s exclusive Golf & Country Club is preparing to welcome back the LIV Golf League next year as dates for the prestigious tournament...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Third Annual JCB Christmas Toy Appeal Set To Bring Festive Joy
JCB’s third annual Christmas Toy Appeal is under way and is set to bring festive cheer to hundreds of Staffordshire and Wrexham children....

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Nottingham Packaging Firm Joins Forces With Pro-Pak Foods
A Nottingham based packaging giant has joined forces with industry leaders to put its weight behind a fundraising campaign for a local...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 21, 20242 min read


JCB Pitches In To Help Football Club Celebrate In Style
A Staffordshire football team is preparing to celebrate its upcoming milestone anniversary in style, thanks to support from digger giant...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Scandi Sauna Trend Fuelling Family Business Expansion
Nottingham garden room firm Cabin Master has reported huge interest in its sauna cabin range in response to a growing UK home leisure and...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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