Business York manufacturer acquired by modular building specialist Thurston Group Thurston Group, one of the UK’s largest modular building manufacturers, has acquired Storplan, a specialist fabrication business which increases fabrication capacity and product offering. Wakefield-based Thurston Group will have secure access to Storplan’s 1,900 sqm manufacturing facility in York, which will provide additional fabrication capacity for the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Andel shows Scotland how to build flood resilience The UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection, water sustainability and environmental protection systems, Andel, has showcased its products in Scotland to help build flood resilience. The Yorkshire SME which specialises in water, oil and gas leak detection systems to protect the built and natural environment recently demonstrated its By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford College and Metalcraft Group confirm transformative engineering partnership The opening of an industry-standard engineering suite at Bradford College’s Trinity Green Campus has brought students one step closer to their dream job in the industry. The new engineering facility is the result of a collaboration between Bradford-based metal fabrication and engineering company Metalcraft Group and Bradford College. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Manufacturer secures financing deal to boost its production capabilities and growth potential A West Yorkshire manufacturer, Sellers Textile Engineers, finalised a million-pound funding package with Virgin Money and UK Export Finance to enhance its production capabilities and grow its customer base. Based in Huddersfield, Sellers Textile Engineers is a leading designer and manufacturer of finishing equipment for the carpet industry. The company, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Summers Inman extends its higher education expertise into Yorkshire with new wins Summers-Inman, the award-winning construction and project management consultancy with an office in Leeds and seven further offices located between Edinburgh and London, is celebrating new contract wins in the higher education sector. These latest appointments will enable Summers-Inman to bring its considerable higher education experience gained across various university projects By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hull College celebrates at Future Stars Apprenticeship Awards Hull College proudly celebrated the exceptional talents and achievements of its apprentices last week at the highly anticipated Future Stars Apprenticeship Awards 2025. Held on 12th February, the event was a highlight of the college’s annual National Apprenticeship Week celebrations, recognising the dedication and success of apprentices across various By The Editor • 3 min read
Business York Handmade plays pivotal role in York Minster centre of excellence The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the creation of the York Minster Centre of Excellence. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 17,000 specially manufactured bricks for the new centre, which is a world class campus facility for research, education and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Insurance broker announces 2025 acquisition strategy Following the successful completion of more than 20 acquisitions in 2024, insurance broker JMG Group has announced its intention to continue its acquisition strategy into 2025 and beyond. The number of deals made by the Guiseley-based company made it one of the most active acquirers in the UK last year. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tips to help farmers thrive on regenerative journey Soil will go under the microscope and innovative approaches to grassland management will take centre stage at an open event for farmers at the Great Yorkshire Showground next month. Regenerative agriculture practices will be the focus of the event on Thursday 6th March. It is organised by the Farmer Scientist By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Summers Inman extends its higher education expertise into Yorkshire Summers-Inman, the award-winning construction and project management consultancy with an office in Leeds and seven further offices located between Edinburgh and London, is celebrating new contract wins in the higher education sector. These latest appointments will enable Summers-Inman to bring its considerable higher education experience gained across various university projects By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Patch party celebrates York’s new space for work, community and events In early February, Patch hosted a special event to mark the official launch of the new co-working and community hub at York’s historic Bonding Warehouse. The event attracted over 200 of the city’s leading partners, tech start-ups, entrepreneurs, creatives, cultural figures and community builders who gathered to connect, By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Urban Splash appoints new development manager Award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash has announced the appointment of Sian Stanhope as development manager, further strengthening its commitment to creating new homes and workspaces in Sheffield. Sian will play a key role in two major Urban Splash projects in the city. The first includes the final phases of the By The Editor • 1 min read
