Business International Stones UK set for growth following site acquisition International Stones UK, a privately-owned importer and wholesale supplier of granite, quartz, marble, limestone, travertine and slate, is set for growth following the purchase of four industrial units at The Ickles in Rotherham. The units will now be developed into a new warehouse, head office and customer showroom for the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sainsburys signs up for new retail centre in Peterlee Yorkshire-based Almscliffe-Dhesi Group (ADG) has submitted plans to Durham County Council for a brand-new retail-led centre on the outskirts of Peterlee, Co Durham. ADG is hoping to transform the disused and derelict Vauxhall Car dealership off Passfield Way into a new local convenience retail cluster. High-profile tenants already signed up By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New collaboration aims to end energy bill misery for thousands this winter An innovative Yorkshire-based technology brand is aiming to tackle the energy bill crisis head on thanks to a new collaboration with a rapidly growing consumer energy advisory group. ivie, a consumer technology brand that aims to help people make smart energy decisions and reduce their energy consumption and costs at By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Propel celebrates number of client wins Wakefield-based software services specialist Propel is celebrating a substantial growth period for the business, after winning and retaining a number of enterprise level clients. The new client project wins include a household name in the construction industry confirming a multi-year support and development agreement , and a multi-year agreement to deliver By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University appoints pro vice-chancellor of enterprise and external engagement Professor Mohammed Arif has been appointed pro vice-chancellor of enterprise and external engagement at Leeds Trinity, as the University seeks to increase its impact and contribution. Professor Arif joins the Leeds Trinity University executive team and will report directly to vice-chancellor professor Charles Egbu. In this key role, he will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Construction contracts specialist launches recruitment drive Yorkshire-based construction industry consultancy the Quantum Group is looking to expand its team following the company’s recent move to prestigious new offices at Thorpe Park Leeds. The company, which provides a wide range of services to help construction industry contractors and sub-contractors deliver contracts more successfully and improve the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Thomas Brown Engineering is the business of the month Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that Thomas Brown Engineering has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Thomas Brown Engineering was established in 1982 by MD, Tom Brown. The engineering company, based in Huddersfield, mainly supply precision made By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Opticians open doors to cheaper energy bills A Bradford-based HVAC firm has helped a new opticians open its doors without the worry of high energy costs thanks to the install of an energy efficient heating and cooling system. Pinder Cooling and Heating installed a new air conditioning unit at Optima Eye Care ahead of the new site By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Cares Laboratory awarded prestigious Queen's Award Barnsley's Cares Laboratory was yesterday presented the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in relation to the brand's groundbreaking Vamoosh® product. A powder uniquely designed to dissolve pet hairs during the wash, Vamoosh® was created in 2017 and has gone from strength to strength since By The Editor • 2 min read
Business BDO expands Northern team with employment tax hire Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its employment tax team with the appointment of Laurence Simms as director. At BDO, Laurence will be responsible for supporting clients across the North region to help them effectively manage their HMRC compliance requirements when employing and engaging a workforce. As By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York Handmade plays pivotal role in creating Easingwold housing development The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the construction of an attractive new-build housing development in Easingwold. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, supplied tens of thousands of bricks for the Pastures in Stillington Road, a development of nine new quality houses. The development By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Scarborough packaging and stationery specialist acquires Bradford business Long-established packaging and stationery business, Duraweld, is expanding across the sector with the acquisition of Prima in Bradford which also provides creative packaging solutions. With over 20 years’ experience, Prima has established a reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of quality folding card and PVC high frequency welded products. By The Editor • 1 min read
