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Latest News | A director at packaging manufacturer and consultancy Duo has said "a growing enthusiasm for sustainability will help drive growth". Anthony Brimelow, commercial director, also revealed the business is currently recruiting for a number of operative roles at its Manchester headquarters.
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Kevin Smith, lead industrial digital technology adviser at Made Smarter, looks at why digital transformation is key to manufacturing growth.
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The move towards low emission and EV vehicles is the strongest factor in determining future growth for Lancashire-based manufacturer Solomon Commercials, a company boss has said.
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The boss of Lancashire-based manufacturer Collinson Construction expects to create more jobs as the push towards sustainable modular buildings drives growth.
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A Cheshire-based manufacturer of eco-friendly domestic cleaning products, supported by Made Smarter, has told how it aims to produce more sustainably packaged products.
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HGV registrations rose by almost 13 per cent during 2021, according to the latest figures.
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The chief executive of The Royal Mint has spoken to Insider about the profitable new product lines which are driving growth at the UK's longest established manufacturer.
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A Cumbria-based manufacturer has hailed the Made Smarter programme for "helping push us forward".
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Lancashire-based Daisy Group has agreed to acquire telecommunications business XLN Telecom, in a deal reported to be worth about £210m. XLN provides more than 100,000 small businesses with essential services including business broadband, phones and card payments.
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Warrington-headquartered gluten-free products manufacturer Dr Schär UK has acquired a Scottish manufacturer of allergen free and fresh bread.
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Warrington-based law firm Abacus Solicitors has advised on the sale of a Manchester software house.
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The Competition and Markets Authority has said that CVS Group's completed purchase of The Vet could now be referred for an in-depth investigation after finding that the deal raises competition concerns. CVS said it was "naturally disappointed" with the decision, which it intends to review in detail.
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Dan Kitchen, chef executive of razorblue, says some of the most successful companies don't have IT departments, but instead place IT skills wherever they are needed within the business. This shift is both significant and necessary.
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One of the UK's largest port operators has revealed major changes to its senior leadership team, taking effect from April.
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Bury-headquartered JD Sports has said it expects to report a headline profit before tax and exceptional items of at least £900m.
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Manchester-based Praetura Ventures has appointed three industry experts to its team of operational partners.
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Loganair has launched its winter schedule for the 2022/23 season in a move that underlines its confidence in the recovery of air travel.
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Lucy Flynn from Beyond Corporate Law looks at issues explored by a government consultation on broadening flexible working rights for employees.
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Renaker's plans for four huge new towers in Manchester city centre - including a 60-storey skyscraper - have been backed.
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Bruntwood Works has submitted plans to turn a grade II* listed former bank building in Manchester city centre into a new work and hospitality destination.
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Work to transform a retail park in Bolton into a centre of excellence for green technology and skills could start this summer.
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Plans for a new hydro weir in Salford have moved forward.
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Sophie Huddleston, tax director at Azets in the North West, says investment in research and development is more important than ever to North West businesses as they recover from the pandemic.
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Member Exclusive News | An industrial estate in Bury has been sold.
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Two new agents have joined the licensed and leisure team at commercial real estate firm Colliers.
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