Business DCS launches property management software Boston Spa-based Deans Computer Services (DCS) has enhanced its software offering with the launch of an estate management system designed for small to mid-range property portfolios. Following six months in development, the company’s Capital Property Manager database software has been introduced to offer a more adaptable and responsive alternative By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Knaresborough estate agent celebrates 25 years at Dacres An estate agent is celebrating a major milestone in his career, having sold over 2,000 homes during his 25 years with Dacre, Son & Hartley. Senior associate, Nick Alcock, joined Dacre, the Wetherby office in 1996 after leaving university, before moving to the company’s Harrogate office for five By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Alco Valves Group Limited takes the plunge on five-year lease of new UK HQ Commercial lettings specialist and landlord, Towngate PLC has agreed a five-year lease with Alco Valves Group Ltd for Unit AR2, Armytage Road – a 33,713 sq ft detached industrial warehouse in Brighouse. Established in 1977, Alco Valves Ltd manufactures a comprehensive range of technically advanced, precision-made valve products and accessories, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Raw dog food manufacturer sinks teeth into tasty new premises A fast-growing producer of high-quality raw dog food has expanded into a major new headquarters and production kitchen at Thorp Arch Estate near Wetherby, as part of a six-figure investment that will create new jobs, after outgrowing its previous premises twice in six years. Naturaw has signed a 10-year lease By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Regenex aims to save 3,000 tonnes of carbon with ambitious environmental target for 2021 Bradford-based Regenex has set a new goal to process 1,000 tonnes of the UK’s dirtiest linen before its fourth birthday at the end of 2021. The ambitious target, representing a step-up in operations, has been fixed despite ongoing disruptions to the laundry sector related to the pandemic. So By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Region's TOP 100 digital tech adoptors announced One hundred of the most digitally transformational, resilient and innovative businesses in the Leeds City Region have been recognised in this year’s Digital Enterprise TOP 100 report, which has been announced today following a highly competitive nominations process. Small and medium-sized businesses from across nine Leeds City Region local By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Carter Towler starts 2021 with new director appointment Leeds-based Chartered Surveyors Carter Towler have appointed a new director, Clem McDowell. Clem joins the company’s highly successful office agency team. Previously, Clem was an associate director at Jones Lang LaSalle where he gained 8 years office agency experience. During that time he was instrumental in the acquisition, sale By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds childhood friends reunite to spark success Two former childhood friends from Leeds have reunited to create an award-winning electrical business with a turnover of £2.5m. Andy Stoner and Dan Coombe set up National Safety Inspections (NSI) in 2017 after spotting a gap in the market. The company, which has just expanded into bigger offices, specialises By The Editor • 3 min read
Business JCT600 adds MG Motor UK to its stable of car marques JCT600 is now representing iconic British motoring brand MG Motor UK on Sticker Lane, Bradford. Whilst current lockdown restrictions are in place, the full range of vehicles are still available to view, reserve and buy online with customers able to benefit from JCT600’s ‘click and collect’ or trusted home By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Have your say on plans for £7.06m of new cycling routes across Leeds People are being asked for their views on plans for £7.06 million of new cycling routes across Leeds, as part of Leeds City Council’s plans aimed to encourage more people to travel by bike, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The new plans add 7kms of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Key appointments at PFF Group Yorkshire headquartered manufacturer PFF Group has made four key appointments at its Washington site following a contract win to produce PPE for the NHS. The contract from the Department of Health and Social Care will see PFF manufacture 360 million disposable polythene aprons. The company has invested £2m in new By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hark Systems introduce five new employees Hark Systems have started the firster quarter of 2021 by welcoming five new employees into the fold, taking the total headcount to 22. Hark’s five new starters bring with them a wide array of finely-honed skills and talents, as well as plenty of rich experience, energy and some great By The Editor • 2 min read
