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Promotional bag and clothing supplier Samedaybags has expanded its operation in South Wales with new staff, buildings and equipment.
The production of low carbon, plant-based insulating blocks by agricultural workers from farm materials could help to support rural economies and tackle labour shortages, experts believe.
This month, Hitachi delivered its 300th train for UK passengers. The delivery of the latest Class 807 for Avanti West Coast represents a milestone in the ongoing transformation of the UK railways, which began with the introduction of the Class 395 Javelin train in June 2009.
Avon Group, an £80m turnover manufacturing and engineering group, based in Bristol, has secured a deal to acquire Interflex Ltd, the Nottinghamshire-based specialist automotive component manufacturer. The acquisition, announced this week, will see Avon Group take on the trade, assets and staff of the £8m turnover business.
Researchers at the University of Bath have invented a new form of high-performance air purifier that promises zero harmful waste.
A Material Recycling Facility in Calne, Wiltshire is the latest workplace to install an innovative high-tech new walkway using light beams to protect workers from injury in all light levels when they are working around heavy plant.
A Devon based dairy drinks supplier is celebrating a successful start to the year after a surge in demand for its protein milkshake range across Aldi stores.
Bristol’s long established PR company Empica has started 2023 with a clutch of new clients, including three owner-managed and family-run businesses with ambitious growth plans.
Clarke Willmott has advised on the sale of corrosion testing specialist Ascott Analytical Equipment Limited to a major German manufacturer of complementary products.
Bristol business leaders will gather this week to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city’s partnership with Guangzhou, sister city in China, and to discuss the future of trade between the two cities.
Dale Edwards, a Green Energy Strategic Consultant with national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, comments on the UK Government’s eagerly awaited launch of its hydrogen plan.
Oaklins Smith & Williamson has advised advanced material solutions supplier Permali Gloucester Limited on its conditional sale to Diamorph (subject to regulatory approval).
Plymouth-based fabricators of natural stone furnishings, Mayflowerstone Limited, has secured a six-figure funding package from Lombard Asset Finance to drive forward plans to double turnover over the next 2 years.
Aerosol stem and gasket seal production has gone into overdrive at Bristol-based Avon Group since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic – with 7 billion having been shipped around the globe in the last 12 months.
China’s booming Shandong province came under the spotlight at the latest Bristol and West of England China Bureau webinar.
Bristol-based specialist manufacturing and engineering business Avon Group has made its second key acquisition in the last six months - consolidating the company’s position as a major player in the UK industrial component manufacturing sector.
A quantum-enabled gas imaging Lidar camera able to visualise and quantify methane leaks caused by oil and natural gas extraction and use has been developed by QLM Technology Ltd, based in Bristol.
Specialist commercial lawyer Amy Peacey looks at some of the implications of Brexit since the transition period ended, particularly on businesses importing and exporting goods.
Electric Bear Brewing has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service after crafting and distributing 120,000 cans and increasing online sales by 250% during the most challenging trading conditions.
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has supported client Ingersoll Rand to win a major Hinkley Point C contract.
