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New business development appointment
at Miele Professional Miele Professional has appointed Ela Hedges as Business Development Manager for Great Britain and Ireland.
The appointment forms part of Miele Professional’s strategic expansion plans that aim to strengthen partnerships and drive growth across key commercial sectors. Hedges’ role plays a key part in this growth, enabling enhanced partnerships for Miele customers prioritising sustainability and operational efficiencies.
Hedges brings over three years of experience within Miele, previously serving as multi-site retail manager in the domestic sales division. Hedges’ experience includes working closely with architects, interior designers and kitchen specialists to deliver end-to-end solutions, as well as developing strategic initiatives that elevate customer engagement.
In her new position, Hedges will focus on expanding Miele’s presence in hospitality, care, leisure and student accommodation markets while supporting existing partnerships.
Ela said: “This role represents an exciting opportunity to leverage Miele’s proven expertise in new markets where quality, hygiene and sustainability are absolutely critical. The hospitality and care sectors particularly are facing increasing operational pressures, and our professional solutions can genuinely help businesses improve efficiency whilst meeting stringent regulatory requirements. I’m keen to work collaboratively to develop tailored approaches that go beyond simply supplying equipment. We want to be strategic partners in their business growth.”
www.miele.co.uk/p/ Local MP celebrates Robert Scott’s 100 years
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams visited Greenfield-based cleaning product manufacturer Robert Scott on Friday 4 July to mark the company’s centenary, and learn about its plans for a sustainable future.
Founded in 1925 by Robert Scott and his father James, the business began by producing wiper cloths for Oldham’s mills and pioneered recycling by repurposing yarn off- cuts into mops. A century later, Robert Scott has grown into Europe’s largest mop manufacturer and a leader in commercial cleaning innovation, supplying everything from robotic cleaners to eco-friendly systems that create disinfectant using just salt and water.
During her visit, Abrahams was given a tour of the company’s Greenfield headquarters by fourth-generation family member and Sales Director Alastair Scott, witnessing demonstrations of the company’s latest sustainable and automated products. She also learned about Robert Scott’s many carbon reduction initiatives and longer-term plan to achieve carbon neutrality.
Beyond its commercial success, the company has made significant contributions to the local community throughout its history. Abrahams visited the Bright Futures school for children with autism, a facility built and funded by Robert Scott in 2020, and a recently renovated former Co-op building that now houses two social enterprises, the YFG amateur boxing club and Phantasmagoria creative arts community, for preferential rates.
With over 200 employees, including 46 long-serving staff members with more than 25 years of service, Robert Scott
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remains a major local employer. Abrahams learnt how the company’s continuing investment in innovation will ensure future-proofed, quality careers for Oldham residents.
Debbie Abrahams MP commented: “Robert Scott is a shining example of a values-led family business that’s deeply committed to our area. Its investments in community projects, dedication to sustainability and focus on innovation is fantastic to see and ensures the company will remain a key local employer and supporter of the area for generations to come.”
Alastair Scott added: “Reaching 100 years is a proud milestone, and we’re honoured to share it with our community. Oldham has always been at the heart of our business and, as we look ahead, we’ll continue to innovate while staying true to the principles that have guided us for a century. It was an honour to share our journey to date and vision for the future with Debbie.”
As Robert Scott enters its next century, the company remains a testament to Oldham’s industrial heritage and its bright future.
www.robert-scott.co.uk x.com/TomoCleaning
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