About us

metnet is a business networking website managed by Shropshire Council which promotes collaborative working among businesses that provide products or services within the environmental technologies sector in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire. Any businesses that provide products or services in relation to the following are part of the region's ET sector:

• Air Pollution Control
• Contaminated Land Remediation
• Energy Management
• Environmental Consultancy Services
• Environmental Monitoring, Instrumentation and Analysis
• Marine Pollution
• Noise and Vibration Control
• Renewable and Low Carbon Energy
• Waste Management, Recovery and Recycling
• Waste and Wastewater Treatment
• Cleaner Technologies and Processes.

The Environment Industry is a fast-growing sector which generates much employment and income in the Marches. The sector is of vital importance to the prosperity of the area and one that offers a wealth of opportunities.

What does metnet offer?

Are you interested in getting involved in larger projects, but have gaps in your skill set, experience or capabilities? Why not work with a partner? Research has shown that joining forces with other businesses and collaborating can open the way to greater business opportunities. Through its events and website, metnet encourages businesses to network and collaborate, innovate and grow. There is strength in numbers!

Do you want to tackle a new or niche market?Is there another business you could work with to achieve that? metnet is building a definitive database of environmental technology businesses across the Marches. Find that all important partner by visiting our website or emailing the metnet team.

Thinking of diversifying into the environmental technology sector – but need help? metnet can put you in touch with the right people, and point you in the direction of assistance and funding initiatives which could provide you with the information you need.

Have an idea, but need help to develop it? metnet can put you in touch with leading specialists from Higher Education Institutions across the Marches and can help you find the right funding to take your idea from the drawing board into the marketplace.

Research and development can also mean that businesses need additional help and support. metnet offers up-to-date information from all the major agencies about what support is available. Check out our site, or contact the metnet team.

metnet can advise on what is available, facilitate meetings with key personnel and be a point of contact throughout the process.

Have any particular needs, questions or queries? Post them on the site – collaborate online! Looking out for the latest developments and news from the environmental technology sector? Check out the metnet website.

Can’t find what you need on our website? Let us know and we will do our best to locate it for you. By letting us know, you can make sure we are offering the information you need. This is your website – help us to build it!