Invite to No 10 with Gordon
Reporter: Martyn Torr
Date published: 22 July 2009
OLDHAM company Widdop Bingham and Co Ltd, a 125-year-old family owned giftware business, joined 100 fellow exporters from across the UK at a reception at 10 Downing Street.
They were invited by the Prime Minister in recognition of their success in overseas markets and contribution to the UK economy. Companies exporting British talent and products — from electric car chargers to airport security technology, classic British foods to flame retardant fabrics — discussed their successes and concerns with the Prime Minister.
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson and Minister for Trade, Investment and Business Lord Davies took questions from the business leaders.
Widdop Bingham is based in purpose-built premises on the Broadway Business Park, Chadderton.
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