Bakery Mazowsze in Bloxwich set to grow thanks to £20,000 funding boost

Bakery Mazowsze, in Bloxwich Lane, is preparing for expansion after installing a management system which links up all aspects of the business, from ordering through to production, packaging, sales and delivery.

Launched in 2006 with one employee, the bakery provides employment for 90 people by producing traditional Polish-style bread and confectionery products for sale in 300 stores. 

The management team at Bakery Mazowsze hope the new system will unlock new opportunities to supply leading retailers thanks to the increased transparency of the information generated.

Led by leading local business figures to distribute funds collected from the legacy of Walsall Chamber of Commerce, Walsall Business Support delivers grants to applicants to fund for projects to enhance business life in the borough. 

The £20,000 investment from Walsall Business Support was used to part fund the installation of the software, which the business owners predict will streamline their processes and allow the bakery to operate more efficiently.

Company secretary Joanna Podolak said: “The installation of the new software will make a big difference to Bakery Mazowsze as the whole process will come under one system rather thanseveral set-ups, which had been the biggest pain point for our operation.

“We will be able to meet the increased demand for traceability in baking, which involves tracking ingredients and the finished product from source to consumer, ensuring transparency and foodsafety, to meet the expectations of the market.

“We hope this investment will be a small beginning for something big as we aim to supply leading supermarkets and have a five year plan, which includes meeting increased safety standards which we can do through this system.

“We had not previously accessed external help and were referred to Walsall Business Support by our adviser at the Walsall Business Growth West Midlands team, which proved a brilliant opportunity for us. I am very pleased we can bring the project to life through their support as we could not afford to do it otherwise so we would recommend other businesses approach Walsall Business Support as they can help you realise your full potential.”

Walsall Business Support board member Rob Colbourne said: “We congratulate Bakery Mazowsze on the successful implementation of their new software system, which will modernise their operation and help them deliver their long term growth plan. We are pleased to be able to support the management team with their plans for expansion, offering job creation opportunities and a sustainable strategy for growth. We look forward to seeing the business achieve further success.”

Walsall Business Support offers grants and a free training needs analysis to businesses looking to generate growth, create employment or shape training opportunities within the borough of Walsall. 

Bids can be submitted by businesses needing investment in a new project or a company wanting to improve skills.