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Latest News | A historic battery and charger manufacturer believes its move to new premises in Leigh is a "vital" decision, a senior figure at the company has told Insider, as it looks to cater for ongoing demand. Chris Taylor, manager of the company's new regional site, also discussed the growth plans lined up for this year.
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Alain Dilworth, programme manager at Made Smarter, says over the last two years, the Made Smarter Adoption Pilot has been able to make a real impact to manufacturing across the North West. During my time as Programme Manager I have witnessed so many transformational, innovative and exciting projects take place and seen first-hand the real difference this has made to some of our clients and their employees.
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A Nelson-based hotplate manufacturer is looking to drive growth both in the UK and overseas in 2021, its managing director has told Insider. Chris Baldwin of Sugden also discussed the acquisition the company made last month and starting the year with positive momentum.
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Burnley-based Velocity Composites has signed a five-year contract extension with an existing aerospace customer.
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A Stockport-based concrete mixer manufacturer has transitioned to employee ownership.
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A Blackburn-based manufacturer of thermoplastic polymer materials has undergone a management buyout.
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Surface Transforms, which manufactures carbon ceramic brake discs for the automotive and aircraft industries, has raised £20m to expand its capacity and meet growing demand.
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Inflexion has re-invested in the British Engineering Services Group to support the company's continued growth.
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Foresight Group has invested in a Manchester-based eCommerce agency.
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Manchester-headquartered Arrow Global has confirmed it is "considering" a possible takeover proposal from TDR Capital.
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The takeover of the Bollington Wilson Group by Gallagher has completed following full regulatory approval.
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A Liverpool-based app that designed to encourage customers to positively impact the world through their finances has secured a £2.5m investment.
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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has sold its stake in fashion retailer French Connection.
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Carolyn Gelling, from The International Stock Exchange Group, says as we remain in the grips of the Covid-19 pandemic, ‘twenty-twenty-one’ looks likely to be another year that will remain etched on our memories. It has certainly been a profound start to a new decade thus far, and after the events of 2020, what have we noticed in terms of new stock exchange listing trends and what do we anticipate for this current calendar year?
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A Liverpool City Region Freeport bid – which could create jobs, attract investment and support the wider economy – has been formally submitted.
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Over the next decade, challenges around public funding and a shift in live/work priorities will create an increasing need for greater public-private collaboration as we seek to rebuild, repurpose and regenerate our towns and cities in a post-Covid and post-Brexit climate, according to experts from across the UK.
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Specialist patent and trade mark law firm Appleyard Lees has appointed a new chief operating officer and established a partnership with NorthInvest.
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The British Business Bank has revealed more details of its new 'Pay As You Grow' facility that will enable more flexible repayments on Bounce Back Loans for UK smaller businesses.
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The IR35 legislation – named for the title of the press release from the Inland Revenue (now HMRC) that foreshadowed its introduction – has been with us since April 2000. Lucy Flynn, employment lawyer with Beyond Corporate, takes a closer look.
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A private bank has agreed to take 11,342 sq ft at No. 1 Spinningfields.
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Brightstar has outlined plans to open a new customer contact centre in Crewe, creating more than 120 jobs.
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Maple Grove Developments has submitted a revised application for the £21m Pioneer Place development in Burnley.
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In our previous blog you heard from my colleague Richard Bray who talked about the drivers of change and traits of successful transformation. Here, Carolyn Hicks from Deloitte, will focus on Workforce Transformation.
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Member Exclusive News | Cheadle-based ACS Construction Group has undergone a brand refresh.
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Christie & Co has completed on the leasehold sale of Partington Service Station.
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