The Manc • 14th December 2020 Nightingale: The tale of two soldiers that set up a completely different type of PPE company Meet the two ex-army veterans who built a PPE business together after their respective companies collapsed during the pandemic.
The Manc • 15th October 2020 Med-Tech entrepreneur and 'Manctopia' star Sarah Lomas shares her vision for Manchester The BBC’s ‘Manctopia’ documentary covered every kind of character and story in modern Manchester – but it was Sarah’s rise from below the poverty line up to a penthouse that struck the biggest chord with audiences.
The Manc • 23rd December 2020 Hap Klopp: The founder of The North Face on his exciting new venture When Hap’s not periodically returning to The North Face – a company worth £3 billion – to offer guidance and insight about the business he ran for two decades, he’s writing books, mentoring young workers, and taking seats on company boards.
The Manc • 6th February 2020 Bringing an age-old Middle Eastern superfood to Britain Shadia, an entrepreneur from Salford, is the first person to popularise the magnificent, healthy cuisine in the western hemisphere. And it's making a big impact.
The Manc • 23rd November 2020 The tech company keeping Manchester in Sync for nearly 30 years Over three decades, Sync has played a crucial role in nourishing a restlessly creative city – helping to cement Manchester’s reputation as an artistic hub.
The Manc • 16th December 2020 HAD & Co: The female-led architecture business building a better Manchester Launched by school friends Saira Hussein and Nixie Edwards in Burnley, HAD & Co is one of the most successful female-led industry firms in Britain – branching out to Manchester in 2018 after a decade which saw them scoop over 40 award nominations.
The Manc • 12th May 2021 Street Cars: The famous taxi firm that’s part of Manchester’s furniture Originally launched back in 2002, the cab company is preparing to celebrate two decades in the city next year.
The Manc • 1st January 2020 LOFT: The interiors company breathing life into Manchester's High Street Beginning with a single van in 2003, LOFT has kept pace with Manchester’s rapid growth – expanding into a nationwide furniture provider.