Business Mid-sized businesses in Yorkshire outperform other regions Despite economic challenges, the UK’s mid-market has grown revenues and employment in the last year, according to new research from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO. Mid-sized businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber outperformed the majority of other regions, reporting a 14% growth in revenues and a 4% increase By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Expanding gravity moves to Merchant Gate in Wakefield Gravity Fitness Ltd, the flourishing global active entertainment company, has opened a new head office at Merchant Gate, the striking mixed-use development in the heart of Wakefield. Gravity has taken 6,683 sq ft of quality office space at 2 Burgage Square at Merchant Gate on a five-year lease. This By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Innovative engineering company turns up the heat on future growth plans A Sheffield based engineering company, which is helping businesses recoup thousands of pounds in energy costs, is turning up the heat on its future growth plans after calling on help from Finance For Enterprise and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Headquartered at Sheffield, Saphex manufactures, designs and repairs a wide By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Leeds flooring retailer expands into new premises One of the region’s largest independent flooring suppliers is opening new premises as part of ongoing expansion plans. Simon Thomas and Dave Marsden, co-directors of Greenholme Carpets and Flooring in Otley and Wharfedale Carpets and Flooring in Yeadon, have opened a third operation in Guiseley. Trading as Elite Floor By The Editor • 1 min read
Business eviFile’s digital methodology assists ARQ in Network Rail embankment safety project Leeds-headquartered digital progressive assurance and evidence capture solution, eviFile has enabled ARQ to efficiently implement a complex overhead line electrification (OLE) project. The engineering works form part of a £13.2m programme by Network Rail to stabilise a railway embankment on the East Coast Mainline, near Morpeth Station in Northumberland. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Ascendant Solutions gets royal seal of approval A Doncaster-based technology company, which became an unsung hero of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Innovation. Ascendant Solutions is one of 148 companies across the UK to be recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise, with only 47 King’s By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Leeds College of Building celebrates electrician training milestone One hundred electricans have benefitted from free Level 3 ‘18th Edition Wiring Regulations’ training at Leeds College of Building thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Delivered through the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges, and subsequent Skills Connect training is designed for adult learners looking to upskill, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business White Rose and Trinity increase investment in Leeds Landsec, owner of both Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centre, is announcing a new partnership with Resurgo’s ‘Spear Programme’ and the Ahead Partnership, which both aim to help local young people into employment. The partnership is funded by Landsec’s new social impact programme, Landsec Futures, a £20m By The Editor • 2 min read
Business UNTHA UK helps firm divert over 24 tonnes of wooden pallets from landfill MC Refrigeration Ltd has diverted over 24 tonnes of wood waste from landfill just three months after investing in a PS1300 pallet shredder from UNTHA UK — saving thousands in off-site disposal fees in the process. The company — which specialises in the installation, removal, repair, and disposal of commercial refrigeration display By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Transforming Leeds train station, New Station Street closure announced As part of the next stage in the transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area, New Station Street will be closed from Friday 19 May to all traffic (except service vehicles and emergency services). Due to the closure, the station taxi rank will be moved By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Logistics work buoyant as commercial property consultancy reports strong Q1 Leading commercial building, project and sustainability consultancy Jones Hargreaves has reported a 73% revenue increase in Q1 compared to the same period last year as the firm continues to grow its team and widen its services. The national consultancy firm, which has offices in Leeds, has also seen a 60% By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Reward makes key promotion to restructure its client relationship operations in Yorkshire Leading SME funding provider Reward Finance Group has strengthen its client relationship operations across Yorkshire, by promoting Chris Ibbetson to head it up. With Reward providing tailored business finance loans and asset based solutions to SMEs across the UK, Chris will now lead the client relationship team in Yorkshire and By The Editor • 1 min read
