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Willerby Crowned UK’s Most Sustainable Manufacturer In Prestigious Awards

Holiday homes market leader Willerby has being recognised as the UK’s most sustainable manufacturer at a highly prestigious awards ceremony.

Weardale Lithium launches public consultation on test scale lithium extraction plant

Weardale Lithium is holding a community consultation event ahead of seeking planning permission to build a lithium extraction pilot plant. The company has been trialling...

Booming Yorkshire-based Online Home Fragrance Brand Becomes First In Industry To Be Given The...

This week, Yorkshire-based candle making entrepreneur Hannah Chapman, Founder of Ava May Aromas, and her business partner, Nicky Story, Founder of Supplies for Candles,...

Humber Freeport Attracts £1bn Of Investment As Success Story Shared At Decarbonisation Summit

A major decarbonisation conference has heard that Humber Freeport tax sites have already attracted £1bn of investment which will create up to 600 jobs across the region.

Employees Hold The Key To Net Zero Success, Says Ideal Heating Director

A Director of Hull-based Ideal Heating telling a major sustainability event that educating and involving employees is vital to the success of the drive to net zero.

B-engineering Group powers up towards £10m turnover goal

A building services group is powering up to achieve record turnover of more than £10m this year as it looks to expand into new areas of the UK. B-engineering Group, based in Warrington, had revenues of £8.5m in the 12 months to September 30.

Howorth Air Technology expands operations to accommodate growing team

A clean air technology business has expanded its operations to accommodate a growing team. Howorth Air Technology has created a dedicated hub for its design engineers based at its pharmaceuticals industry facility at Raven Locks in Little Hulton.

Francis Brown delivers ‘historic first’ for EGGER (UK) Ltd

Francis Brown has fabricated the largest single item to emerge from its Teesside workshops during its 120-year history. The 32-ton vertical firing chamber is phase...

Heald Enhances Public Safety at Battersea Power Station

Leading manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems, Heald, has installed and secured a number of spaces within the bustling area of Battersea Power Station,...

Haworth military uniform specialists make school’s Art Week a totem success!

Donated materials from a Haworth manufacturer which produces ceremonial military uniform accoutrement and regimental Colours and flags, have been used to create totem poles...

Scott Bros receives Butterwick Hospice award as it strengthens its commitment to the charity

Recycling specialists Scott Bros has been recognised by Butterwick Hospice for its long-term support of the charity. The family-run firm recently formalised its commitment by...

Boston Energy Helps World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Generate First Power

Wind energy technical services provider Boston Energy has helped the world’s largest offshore wind farm generate its first power, in a key milestone for the UK’s transition to net zero.

GMI leads the way in community safety with implementation of bleed kits across UK...

GMI Construction Group has become one of the first construction companies in the UK to implement bleed kits across select city centre projects. In partnership...
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Metcalfe’s Driver Training Addresses the UK’s Truck Driver Shortage and the Future of the...

Andrew Metcalfe, owner of Metcalfe's Driver Training, sheds light on the current state of the trucking industry, the challenges it faces, and the promising...

Historic Sheffield manufacturer of precious metal alloys placed into administration

Thessco Ltd, manufacturers of brazing alloys and contact materials since 1760, was placed into administration on 26th October 2023 with Joanne Hammond and Kris...

BPI to auction assets as UK’s leading furniture manufacturer closes key facility

Asset disposal specialist, BPI, has been appointed to manage the closure of one of the UK’s leading furniture manufacturers' production facilities. The manufacturing equipment...

TICA’s National Training Centre benefits from £120,000 solar energy investment

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has taken a major step towards achieving energy self-sufficiency after investing £120,000 to install 362 solar panels on...

Zonegreen Secures Landmark Maintenance Contract

Rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is marking a milestone in its development, after signing a maintenance contract with a 50th UK depot.

Sustainable paving manufacturer Oakdale Contracts partners with Materials Processing Institute to develop low carbon...

Oakdale Contracts, a Catterick-based paving manufacturer, is partnering with the Materials Processing Institute to develop low embodied carbon concrete kerbs after successfully securing £415,000...

EDM bolsters workforce amid contract wins and expansion into new markets

A move into new markets and a series of contract wins have paved the way for a raft of new roles at Manchester-based EDM. The group has created 20 posts this year across its production, project planning, customer support and administrative teams.

Merchr ramps up capacity with new machinery

Print-on-demand merchandise platform Merchr has boosted its capacity after installing a raft of new custom-built machinery as part of a £250,000 investment. Merchr has taken delivery of five new machines at its production facility in Middleton.

EnergyForce drives sustainability at Rybrook Automotive with major multi-site solar and EV charging project

EnergyForce, the UK renewable energy systems specialist, is delivering a significant £1.4m multi-site solar and EV charging project for national motor dealer Rybrook Automotive...

PD Ports achieves 100,000th Intasite induction

Intasite, a leading provider of innovative workplace safety solutions for high hazard industries, has completed the successful health and safety induction of more than...

Materials Processing Institute appoints new Group Manager for Digital Technologies

The Materials Processing Institute has appointed industrial and technology consultant Nicholas Parry as its new Group Manager for Digital Technologies. With more than two decades...

Team of Leeds-based advisers supports Yorkshire entrepreneur as Assisi Pet Care acquired

Yorkshire-based entrepreneur Peter Mangion, founder and CEO of Assisi Pet Care Group, a leading producer of premium and natural pet foods and treats, has...

Oakes Energy Services powers Pontefract hospice towards sustainability with solar panel installation

Oakes Energy Services, which specialises in energy efficient solutions, has contributed to The Prince of Wales Hospice saving approximately £20,000, which will be redirected...

Steel and cement industry collaboration scales up zero-emissions trials

The first trial melt has been completed as part of the innovative Cement 2 Zero project, which aims to develop the world’s first zero-emissions...

Expanding Logic-i moves to new offices as turnover tops £3m

Commercial, planning, and project controls specialist Logic-i has moved into new premises on Teesside having rapidly expanding its headcount during the past six months. The...

North East STEM Foundation chair writes to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

Tania Cooper MBE, chair of the North East STEM Foundation (NESF), has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to call for further investment...

Concrete admixture manufacturer marks 40 years with significant growth

Bradford-based concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete is marking 40 years in business with further growth and an increased shareholding in its Northern Ireland division. Oscrete, a...

Steel and cement industry collaboration scales up zero-emissions trials

The first trial melt has been completed as part of the innovative Cement 2 Zero project, which aims to develop the world’s first zero-emissions...

Fulcrum Group secures CITB funding to develop and deliver a bespoke in-house leadership and...

Fulcrum Group, the leading independent net-zero focused multi-utility infrastructure and services provider, is launching a bespoke leadership skills development programme supported by funding from...

Market changes present investment opportunity for chemical company

A UK chemical company has seized the opportunity created by a change in the market to continue its strategic push towards diversification and target...

Edwin James Group launches Digital Academy to accelerate upskilling

Edwin James Group has strengthened its commitment to the upskilling and reskilling of staff with the launch of a new Digital Academy. The academy...

£31m Velocity Point Leeds industrial development on track for Autumn completion

Carter Towler announces the construction of 9 industrial units at Velocity Point on Armley Road is on schedule for completion in November. The new business park which is located on the 13 acre site previously occupied by Premier Farnell.

Heald secures Central London locations to enhance public safety

Leading perimeter protection experts install hostile vehicle mitigation systems at Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and The Strand London safety measures enhanced in high-footfall areas Leading...

Cleveland Cable Company Continues to See Remarkable Growth Despite Industry-Wide Challenges

Cleveland Cable Company, the UK’s leading provider of high-quality cables and accessories, is thrilled to announce outstanding growth within the first quarter of the...

Stiller Warehousing and Distribution enables a vital north east charity project to continue

Stiller Warehousing and Distribution, an award-winning family business based in Newton Aycliffe, has partnered with North East charity, The Children’s Foundation, to enable its vital Baby Box project to be delivered across the region.

Wykeland Group Secures Deal To Enable Development Of UK’s Largest Tissue Paper Mill

Leading Yorkshire property developer Wykeland Group has exchanged on a deal to pave the way for an investment of several hundreds of millions of pounds to create the UK’s largest tissue paper mill.

Multiple lettings follow upgrade for one of Leeds’ largest industrial estates

Orchard Street Investment Management (Orchard Street), owners of Gildersome Spur Industrial Estate, has just completed the fifth letting in 12 months, following multiple unit refurbishments at the 25-acre site, five miles south of Leeds city centre.

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