Business Former deputy chairman and assistant managing director retires after over 30 years Robin Gallagher, former deputy chairman, assistant managing director, and consultant for commercial and industrial lettings specialist, Towngate PLC, is set to retire this month. Having worked for the Brighouse-based company for over 30 years, Robin has been a formidable force throughout the organisation’s expansion, helping to build its portfolio By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Modo25 move into prestige offices In Leeds city centre Following several sales led six-figure investments, Leeds-based digital marketing technology innovator, Modo25, has moved to a larger prestige City Centre office location. The move to the new location has proved timely as the company is on track to provide 40 new digital jobs in Yorkshire. Modo25 can now be found By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Funding to support Rotherham’s S2S Electronics Rotherham-based IT disposal experts, S2S Electronics Limited, has secured six-figure funding to drive forward its ambitious growth plans and reach its target of becoming a net zero business by 2050. The £975,000 funding package from NatWest will enable S2S Electronics to purchase its current premises, which it had previously By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yacht insurance specialist sold to US firm Yacht insurance specialist Concept Special Risks has been acquired by Applied Financial Lines, a UK-based affiliate of Omaha, Nebraska-based Applied Underwriters, Inc. Concept Special Risks is a Leeds-based yacht and recreational pleasure craft marine underwriting agent with a strong presence in Florida and the Caribbean. Customers include sport fishing enthusiasts, By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Charlie & Ivy's to launch three new products at Farm Shop and Deli Yorkshire artisan business, Charlie & Ivy's has developed three new products that will launch at Farm Shop and Deli Show on 5 to 7 July. Charlie & Ivy's are entering the marinades market for the first time with rapeseed oil-based marinades in three flavours: Spicy Chorizo, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Designer joins Richard Grafton Interiors’ Wetherby team Richard Grafton Interiors, which opened a showroom in Wetherby just a year ago, is already expanding its team in the market town with the appointment of interior designer Helen Mackay. Having worked in interior design for nearly nine years, Helen has a loyal customer following in the local area. She By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire motor dealer group secures funding from Barclays Yorkshire based Cars 2 Limited today announced it has received seven figure funding from Barclays to support their expansion plans with the refinance of existing term debt and the acquisition of a further site in Bradford. Established in 2006, Cars 2 Limited is a motor dealer group based in West By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Wakefield Bounce Back Week announces line-up of local entrepreneurs Wakefield Bounce Back Week is aiding Wakefield-based businesses come back stronger than before, with a jam-packed week of informative webinars. The webinar series will kick off on the 21st June, including 11 free insightful webinars scheduled throughout the week. Each one will be delivered by experts in their industry and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Trio of contract wins for Yorkshire digital marketing specialist Mirfield based digital marketing specialists, Fishtank Agency, has won a trio of contracts, including a global internet hosting provider, a 3D visualisation and animation specialist along with one of the UK’s leading designer, manufacturer and installer of bespoke aluminium and glass systems. Joining the Yorkshire-based agency’s client roster By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Zenko Properties sees sales in Leeds surge by 35% Leeds has witnessed a recent surge in demand for city centre properties due to lockdown restrictions easing and people flocking back to the bustling central hub. Not only are properties being snapped up by buyers, the rental market has also experienced a surge in demand. Sales agent, Zenko Properties, based By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Haribo's £22m investment to support UK success HARIBO, the UK’s leading manufacturer of sweets, has invested £22m into its manufacturing capability to support the brands number one position within the UK market. Enhancing technology across its purpose-built facility in Castleford, West Yorkshire, the business will use the strategic investment to deliver additional capacity, greater efficiencies and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Component supplier donates parts to Oxford Brookes Racing Huddersfield component supplier, Accu, has chosen to continue its support of young British engineers with the donation of £1,200 worth of components to Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) for use in the Formula Student 2021 Competition, organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Formula Student is Europe’s biggest educational By The Editor • 2 min read
