Emroch Landscapes Ltd: Driving Growth, Resilience and Local Impact as part of the Tata Growth Fund

Emroch Landscapes Ltd, a Port Talbot–based landscaping and playground design-and-build contractor was successful in securing grant funding as part of the Tata Growth Fund. The funding enabled Emroch to invest in essential plant and equipment, enabling the purchase of two Mecalac TA3SH dumpers and 150 Heras fencing panels, directly addressing high operational costs associated with […]

WKO PT Ltd: Sustaining Community Sport Through the Tata Steel UK Resilience Fund

WKO PT Ltd is a long-established martial arts and kickboxing club based in Neath Port Talbot, with a heritage dating back to 1996. Originally founded as the Afan Lido Kickboxing & Karate Club by the late Shihan Ritchie Noblett (8th Dan), the organisation has built a strong reputation for excellence, producing Welsh, British, European, and […]

Kingsite Services Case Study: – Tata Supply Chain Fund

King Site Services Ltd are a Hirwaun-based engineering business with long‑standing links to the Tata Steel UK supply chain. As wider changes within the steel industry began to affect suppliers across Wales, the business recognised the need to adapt, diversify, and invest in new technology to maintain competitiveness and secure future growth. To support their […]

Baglan Garden Services Case Study: Support received through SPF and Tata Resilience Fund

Supporting Growth Through Targeted Business Support Baglan Garden Services, a micro-business based in Neath Port Talbot, has experienced significant growth following targeted support from the Economic Development Team. Led by owner Owen Thomas, the business has developed from a small local operation into a confident and expanding enterprise, now capable of securing larger contracts, creating […]

Ingleside & BIC Innovation: Supply Chain Growth Case Study

Case Study: Ingleside Engineering Ltd. Innovation, Resilience and Supply Chain Growth Following Industrial Transition Ingleside Engineering Ltd., a structural and mechanical engineering consultancy based in Port Talbot, faced significant uncertainty following the closure of Tata Steel’s heavy end operations. This turning point placed the business at risk, with a highly skilled team facing potential redundancy. […]

Hydrogen Expert Support Programme

Guest Speakers at the Hydrogen event March 2025, Towers Hotel and Spa

We proudly hosted the Hydrogen Expert Support Programme networking event in March in collaboration with Opergy Energy at The Towers Hotel & Spa. This event was a pivotal moment for over 20 local and national businesses, hosted by Opergy Energy at The Towers Hotel & Spa. Attendees gained invaluable insights into upcoming projects and opportunities […]

Let’s Talk Business in numbers 2023 – 2025

Neath Port Talbot, Let’s Talk Business At our Let’s Talk Business events and Let’s Talk Business Drop-In Sessions we helped 160+ businesses to start, grow and innovate, across Neath Port Talbot. 

Baked By Jones: How SPF grant funding helped Rachel with her career change

With support from our Shared Prosperity Fund, Baked By Jones has been able to invest in new equipment – improving baking efficiency and increasing capacity to meet growing demand. For owner Rachel Jones, the funding has brought a sense of security, allowing her to plan ahead with confidence. She now hopes to take on a […]

Family Shopper, Seven Sisters: How SPF grant funding helped this family run business

With support from our Shared Prosperity Fund, Family Shopper in Seven Sisters, Neath, has invested in a much-needed store redevelopment, including new electrics, flooring, shelving, and a ceiling. After years without investment, these improvements help attract new customers. The upgrade has secured existing jobs while creating new ones. The remaining funds will go towards hot food […]