Business Pioneering Dutch poultry equipment manufacturer invests in North Yorkshire Vencomatic UK is the exclusive dealer for Vencomatic and Prinzen equipment based in Thirsk, providing local jobs and a valuable service to farmers. They are market leaders in high welfare poultry housing; always cage free and egg handling equipment. Vencomatic UK’s owner Dr. Leon Furlong is retiring, to focus By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Planning approved for zero carbon hotel Property investment and development specialist Helmsley Group has received approval from City of York Council for a new hotel development. The six-storey hotel will comprise 82 bedrooms and will be one of the first hotels to generate net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the country. Located on the currently derelict By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Eville & Jones appoints finance director Leeds-based Eville & Jones has appointed Ben Bridger to the newly created position of finance director, supporting the leadership team to drive the group’s growth agenda. Reporting into the chief executive, Ben will be responsible for heading up all aspects of financial reporting and strategy, and brings with him By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fenton Packaging Solutions invests £1 million in relocation and rebranding Bulk packaging specialist Fenton Packaging has relocated to a 65,000 sq.ft. site in Leeds and rebranded as Fenton Packaging Solutions. The company has invested over £1 million in the past year to streamline its operations, put a new fleet on the road, and prepare for its next stage By The Editor • 3 min read
Business FinTech firm set to increase headcount by a third Leading Banking-as-a-Service provider Contis has revealed plans to increase its headcount by more than 33% over the next 6 months, with the Yorkshire headquartered firm planning to recruit 123 additional roles across the UK, Lithuania and India in line with its ambitious growth plans to increase market share in Europe. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds digital agency joins forces with Flourishing Families Leeds-based digital creative agency, Tall, have announced that they will be partnering with Flourishing Families Leeds to help improve their digital landscape. At a time where the cost of living is rising and more than one in five of the UK population are living in poverty, charities like Flourishing Families By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Harrogate’s oldest digital marketing agency celebrates 25 Years Kariba, Harrogate’s oldest digital marketing agency, is celebrating 25 years in business in 2022, and has undergone a makeover in recognition of the milestone. The business was initially set up by Chris Wilson in 1997, after being asked to build Harrogate Borough Council’s first ever website. Since then, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Paul Beckett promoted to Sterling Capitol's board Sterling Capitol, the leading Yorkshire property development company, has appointed Paul Beckett to its Board of Directors. Paul Beckett, who joined the company in April 2019, is Sterling’s head of development. The award-winning company, chaired by Sir Bob Murray CBE, owns and manages business parks across the county. It By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire steel fabricator launches employee reward package – and ambitious growth plans As it celebrates its rise from humble beginnings in a garden shed to £4 million turnover growth, C&C Fabrications is rewarding its employees and investing in the future. The steel fabrication specialist, based in Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire, is improving pay and conditions for its 29 employees. From 1 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barnsley-based payroll company with UK-wide client list expands into DMC 02 A Barnsley-based payroll company which delivers the wages of up to 5,000 workers a week has moved into larger offices and expanded its team. Orbital Payroll Services has taken on a large open-plan office in the flagship DMC 02 on The Seam digital campus in Barnsley town centre. As By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invests in energy-efficient and decarbonisation schemes Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) has been awarded over £20m from a government fund to install low carbon heating and energy efficiency measures across the Trust estate. Funded through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), the scheme provides grants for public sector bodies to fund heat decarbonisation and energy By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Agency announces recruitment drive and increase in turnover Principles Agency, one of Leeds' longest standing full service marketing agencies, is celebrating a 50% increase in turnover and eight new hires. The announcement comes during the agency’s 36th year in business and follows a string of new client wins. To support business growth, Principles Agency has made By The Editor • 2 min read
