News Archive
2007
06/11/07
Desmond engineers a new career
A 39-year-old Thamesmead man is celebrating the fact that he can now provide for his family after securing his first permanent job in two years. Desmond Sawyer was supported into work by Remploy – the UK’s leading provider of employment services for people with disabilities and health conditions.
07/11/07
Alex makes an impact with his new employer
A 59-year-old Leicester man is celebrating after finding his first job since severely damaging his leg in an accident three years ago. Alex Campbell has been supported into work by Remploy – the UK’s leading provider of employment services for people with disabilities and health conditions.
12/11/07
First birthday joy for Nottingham Remploy
It was a day of celebration at Nottingham Remploy – the UK’s leading provider of employment services for people with disabilities and health conditions – as the branch celebrated its first birthday.
14/11/07
Union plan unrealistic
Commenting on the trade unions’ plan submitted to the Government today, Bob Warner, Remploy Chief Executive, said: “We have been discussing ways of reducing losses with the trade unions since August 2006. Many of their suggestions were included in the plan which we submitted to the Secretary of State on Monday (12 November).
16/11/07
Remploy five check in with Morrisons
Five people with learning disabilities are now back in work - the result of a partnership between Remploy and Routes to Work joining forces with leading supermarket chain Morrisons at their Bredbury store.
21/11/07
Huddersfield company wins major automotive contract
In a deal estimated to be worth more than £1.5m, Huddersfield company Remploy Automotive Interior Trim, based on the Tandem Industrial Estate, has won a major contract with the European automotive seating supplier Proseat to supply four million seat undercovers per year. The covers, which improve seat durability and help reduce noise, are moulded into Proseat’s seat foam structures that they supply to a number of car manufacturers.
22/11/07
Biker turns admin officer, with Remploy's support
A Leicester motorbike enthusiast is revved up for work again after a serious accident cut short his career and led to three years of unemployment.
26/11/07
Local bakery provides proof of the pudding
A local company recently recognised in Remploy’s Leading the Way awards has just taken on a second employee supported by the UK’s leading provider of employment services for people with disabilities and health conditions.
28/11/07
Vocational Rehabilitation team expands with senior appointments
Leading employment services organisation Remploy is further extending its successful vocational rehabilitation team, which has seen huge demand for its return to work programmes since the launch of the service in March this year.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Treforest confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Treforest will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy York confirmed
Remploy’s factory at York will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Barnsley confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Barnsley will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Changes at Remploy Birkenhead confirmed
Remploy’s two businesses in Birkenhead will merge following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Bradford confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Bradford will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Brynamman confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Brynamman will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Changes at Remploy Southampton confirmed
Remploy’s two businesses in Southampton will merge following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Jarrow confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Jarrow will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Newcastle-under-Lyme confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Newcastle-under-Lyme will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Redruth confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Redruth will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Stockport confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Stockport will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Woolwich confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Woolwich will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Ystradgynlais confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Ystradgynlais will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Stockton confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Stockton will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy St Helens confirmed
Remploy’s factory at St Helens will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Aintree confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Aintree will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Brixton confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Brixton will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Halifax confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Halifax will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Hartlepool confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Hartlepool will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Hillington confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Hillington will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Hull confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Hull will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Leatherhead confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Leatherhead will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Changes at Remploy Lydney confirmed
Remploy will cease manufacturing operations at Lydney following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Mansfield confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Mansfield will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Medway confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Medway will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Pinxton confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Pinxton will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Plymouth confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Plymouth will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Closure of Remploy Southend confirmed
Remploy’s factory at Southend will close following confirmation today of the company’s modernisation plan by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
29/11/07
Remploy Modernisation Plan approved by Peter Hain
The Remploy Modernisation plan will give a fair deal to the disabled workforce, with fewer factory closures and many more disabled people supported in mainstream employment, Peter Hain, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced today (Thursday 29 November).
30/11/07
Remploy welcomes Secretary of State’s decision on modernisation
Remploy, the UK’s leading provider of employment services for disabled people, welcomed today’s statement by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
