Business Eelpower appoints Smith Brothers to power up battery storage site Specialist high voltage engineering firm Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd, has been appointed to provide ICP and EPC works at the new battery storage site for SUSI Partners and Eelpower’s joint venture in Halesworth, Suffolk. Yorkshire-headquartered Smith Brothers will deliver a turnkey solution – from initial design and EPC works to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Tasty website project for Yorkshire digital agency Saltaire digital marketing agency, Xpand, has taken the lead on a complete redesign and development of a new website for Bradford-based food manufacturer P & B Foods. P & B approached Xpand after closely following their marketing activity and being impressed with the values, passion and results associated with the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Stafflex choose specialist for digital marketing brief Huddersfield-based recruitment specialist, Stafflex, has engaged Paladin Marketing to manage its digital marketing. Established in 2000, TopicUK partners Stafflex specialises in temporary and permanent recruitment in the Industrial, Engineering, Education and Office sectors across Kirklees and Calderdale matching businesses and organisations with their ideal candidates. They are also known for By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Software provider nets Finance Yorkshire investment A software provider that digitally transforms the workplace experience is set for growth following a £600,000 seedcorn investment from Finance Yorkshire. UMA, based in Halifax, provides software that manages meeting rooms, hot desking and climate control in an office environment. The business was created in response to the need By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Impressive Ineos Grenadier to be showcased in Skipton The UK’s most highly anticipated new 4x4 car will be showcased in Skipton on Saturday March 12. The INEOS Grenadier is a resilient and robust 4X4. Built using only the best component parts, designed by world-renowned engineers, will be on display at the new Denton Cars Showroom, Keighley Road, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Law Society embed digital relationship with Ascensor Leeds Law Society has deepened its relationship with digital agency Ascensor, by modernising their online presence and improving digital transformation for their members. The developing partnership has so far included Ascensor implementing a new website for Leeds Law Society, allowing them to launch new products, and support members by providing By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Synergy gears up for growth with digital appointments. Synergy Car Leasing is gearing up for growth with the expansion of its digital and customer services teams. Paul Feather is appointed as a senior digital marketing executive and is joined by Lucy Croft as a junior digital marketing executive. To meet expected demand, the Harrogate-based company plans to recruit By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Helmsley Group appoints new shareholder and director Helmsley Group, the York-based property investment and development specialist, has announced that director Ed Harrowsmith has become a shareholder in the business. Having served as a board director for the last three years, Ed has now taken a stake in the business with increased responsibilities including business strategy. He will By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Scriba PR doubles its footprint in preparation for year of growth Specialist communications firm Scriba PR has upgraded its West Yorkshire premises by adding an additional 984 sqft of real estate – and completing a full fit-out of its Huddersfield HQ. Following a steady stream of recruitment throughout 2021 – and with more new faces set to join in the coming weeks – the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Prominent offices in Rawdon refurbished and fully let by Carter Towler Four divisions of Carter Towler have been involved in successfully refurbishing and letting an office building in Rawdon. The prominent 8,100 sq two storey building on Leeds Road, Rawdon was purchased for Rubicon Developments in 2006 in a deal negotiated by Carter Towler’s Investment team. Since then it By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Sparkling Bradford businesses benefit from winter boost Businesses in the Bradford district have reported an increase in footfall and customer enquiries, following the Sparkling Bradford winter campaign which has seen a 70% uplift in engagement this year. The bi-annual initiative, which launched in 2018, has received 30 new business sign-ups and reached more than two million people By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Harrison Spinks donates 100 mattresses to tackle furniture poverty Yorkshire-based Harrison Spinks has partnered with a not-for-profit social business in Liverpool to tackle furniture poverty, donating over 100 mattresses to those in need in the local community. The Harrison Spinks mattresses have been delivered to Bulky Bob’s, a social enterprise and charity that supports local people in crisis. By The Editor • 1 min read