Business Holden Smith supports sale of world-renowned trombone manufacturer Yorkshire law firm Holden Smith has supported the sale of world-renowned trombone manufacturer, Michael Rath Trombones, for an undisclosed sum. The instrument maker, located in Huddersfield, has been acquired by global musical instrument retailer, John Packer Musical Instruments. Rob Kelly, director and head of corporate at Holden Smith, said: “Michael By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New data collaboration to drive investment in innovation The Data City has supported a new collaboration led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to help investment in growing businesses by the public and private sectors. The initiative saw a group of economists and data scientists from Cambridge Econometrics, The Data City, and Innovation Caucus create By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire linseed paint manufacturer expands Environmentally sustainable linseed paint manufacturer Brouns and Co has relocated to new premises in Sherburn in Elmet to accommodate the firm’s growth, after reporting a 400% increase in export sales to the US in the last three years. Brouns & Co, which moved production of its all-natural linseed paint By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Housebuilder announces £49.3m development 75 percent sold Avant Homes has announced that three quarters of the 152 homes at its £49.3m Radford’s Meadow development in Micklefield have been sold. Located between Leeds and Pontefract and within close proximity to the A1 and M1, the development comprises a mix of three- and four-bedroom practically designed, energy By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Firm delivers brand refresh for UK’s leading food waste recycler Propaganda brand consultancy has delivered a brand refresh and updated proposition for ReFood, the UK’s leading food waste recycler, in response to challenging market dynamics and increased competition. Propaganda has worked with ReFood for over 10 years, having created the UK launch and brand strategy back in 2013. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford Bid to back no more week campaign Bradford BID is hosting a free workshop during national No More Week (4-8 March), for member businesses on why domestic abuse is a workplace issue and how they can better support their workforce. The awareness campaign is aimed at getting organisations to play a more proactive role in standing up By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Rising number of start-ups last month in Yorkshire and the Humber There is some reason for cautious winter economic cheer with the latest research from the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3, showing that all regions and nations across the UK, including Yorkshire and the Humber, saw an increase in the number of new businesses launching in January 2024 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Manufacturing Festival 2024 - launches 22 February The Leeds Manufacturing Festival returns this month with an extended, year-round programme of events highlighting career opportunities for young people in the region’s manufacturing sector. Now in its seventh year, the festival is designed to raise the profile of the industry in the city, promoting the wide range of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business EY invests in new office as Leeds business pursues long-term growth EY has announced that it is relocating to a new office in Leeds city centre, continuing the firm’s investment in its growing Yorkshire business. The new office, based in Wellington Place, is only a short walk from Leeds train station and combines a well-connected location with enhanced technology and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New appointment drives growth at Aqualand Industries Aqualand Industries is supporting its growth plans with the appointment of Alan Parkinson as new business development manager. Alan will lead the company’s sales activity around the world and build on its strong partnerships with leading leisure brands. He joins from a senior business development role at Kirklees College, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Firm celebrates 10 year anniversary with random acts of kindness RJC Plant Services began it’s rollout of 10 acts of kindness recognising three local community heroes RJC Plant Services Ltd, a North Yorkshire based provider of grab hire and aggregate supplies, is celebrating their 10th anniversary by saying thanks to three local community heroes with random acts of kindness. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global environmental protection SME invited to Winter Olympics 2026 Bid Committee meeting The UK’s leading developer of specialised leak detection and environmental protection systems, Andel, was one of a handful of businesses invited to attend an Olympic Bid Committee meeting recently. The Yorkshire SME showcased its water sustainability products for officials for the Winter Olympics and Paralympics due to be held By The Editor • 1 min read
