Funding totalled in excess of £600m and has seen more than 40,000 jobs created or safeguarded across Wales during this government term.
£10M Investment Announced to Support Nearly 700 Jobs
As part of the £600m, the cabinet secretary for economy, energy and planning Rebecca Evans is today (23 June 2025) announcing close to £10m to support close to 700 jobs at three businesses across Wales.
The Welsh Government Investment has been delivered through loans, equity and grants.
Boccard UK Expands With £1.2M Support
North Wales-based Boccard UK Ltd is receiving Economy Futures Funding of £1.2m to secure a move to a substantial new unit and significantly increase its fully digitised manufacturing capacity.
This will help the France-headquartered company to retain its position in the nuclear sector in Wales, safeguarding 59 jobs and creating in excess of 150 positions.
£8M Boost Helps WEPA Cut Energy Use and Increase Output
Also contributing to safeguarding 325 jobs at WEPA in Bridgend is an £8m Welsh Government Investment.
It is part of a significant investment by the company to reduce energy consumption at its Maesteg site and boost production capacity. The business specialises in the production and distribution of sustainable hygiene paper and innovative hygiene solutions.
£540K Revives Factory Site, Brings Back Jobs
Further funding of £540,000 is also helping bring an old factory, which closed in 2022 with the loss of 60 jobs, back into use in Clydach Vale, near Tonypandy.
Coppice, an international manufacturer and supplier of packaging to the food industry will create 83 jobs at the new operation. This number will potentially increase to 150 in the next five years.
Minister Highlights Government Commitment to Growth
Speaking during a visit to Boccard’s new site in Deeside, Flintshire, Rebecca Evans said: "The Welsh Government Investment is proud that we have supported over 40,000 jobs since the start of this Senedd term through our business support programmes. We have rolled our sleeves up to deliver for businesses, communities, and thousands of workers across Wales – like those here at Boccard, which is exactly the sort of overseas-owned company we are looking to attract at our Investment Summit later this year.
"From direct business support to property investment and long-term regional planning, we are not just supporting businesses and job creation but building the infrastructure and conditions that will enable Welsh businesses to grow, invest, and future-proof their operations.
"We will continue to make Wales a place where good jobs, strong businesses, and thriving communities are the foundation of a stronger, fairer, and greener economy."
