Business BPI Auctions appoints Max Cawthra as Financial Director Wakefield-based online asset disposal specialists BPI Auctions has appointed Max Cawthra as its new financial director. With over 20 years of experience, Max joins the company from his previous role at AIM-listed software and services businesses Tracsis PLC, where he worked for the past ten years as chief financial officer. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Siddall & Hilton products continues to invest in Brighouse manufacturing site As part of its ongoing programme of improving facilities at its Brighouse site, welded steel mesh manufacturer Siddall and Hilton Products has made a £350,000 investment in upgrades to its premises and refurbishing its largest welding machine. Over the Christmas period, the company undertook a three-week project to completely By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SalesStar UK crowned top European partner Sales development consultancy SalesStar UK has been crowned Top European Partner by Objective Management Group (OMG) at the 2022 Global Annual Partners Awards. The Huddersfield-based firm, which is the UK partner of SalesStar Global, was recognised as the leader in the licensing and implementation of OMGs world renown sales force By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Like father like son: apprentice joins builder as apprentice carpenter After deciding academia wasn’t the route for him, the 19-year-old from Bradford was encouraged by his father, Chris who is a joiner, to apply to Harron Homes and started his Level 2 Bench Joinery Apprenticeship. The course lasts for two years, with a day every week spent at Leeds By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Business Productivity Grant helps PolyProducts turn up heat on future growth plans An award-winning Sheffield manufacturer is hoping to create at least 20 new jobs over the next five years after securing funds from the South Yorkshire Business Productivity Programme to improve its manufacturing process. Starting production during the pandemic in 2020, PolyProducts manufactures a wide range of plastic products ranging from By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Public views sought on new green development in heart of town centre Barnsley people are being asked for their views on innovative plans to develop an eco-friendly business and community district in the heart of the town centre. New plans for The Seam digital campus include energy-efficient housing, green open spaces, improved facilities for cyclists and walkers and a multi-storey car park By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Multi-million pound boost for business, enterprise and skills Businesses across Brighouse are being encouraged to get involved in the ambitious plans for the future of the town which will bring in £19 million of investment from the government. A key part of The Brighouse Deal is to back enterprise and inclusive growth to support existing firms and organisations By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Strategic hire triggers recruitment drive as Leeds-based Bailie Group tops £50m Having boosted headcount by 30% during the pandemic, family-owned communications specialist Bailie Group has announced the appointment of the company’s first learning and development manager and the creation of a further 116 roles – as the organisation marks a milestone of £50m turnover. Placing people at the centre of its By The Editor • 3 min read
Business EV3Power names former Google executive as chief of staff EV and sustainable infrastructure company, EV3POWER, has named former Google and Bolt executive Rich Pleeth as its chief of staff and newest board executive. His wide-ranging role includes strategic planning, fundraising and improving organisational structure as well as marketing and business development. He brings a wealth of experience in fundraising, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Horizon Platforms invests £1.5 million in Digital Transformation UK-based powered access provider, Horizon Platforms, is investing £1.5 million over the next three years to transform it’s business online. Horizon, who provide powered access hire across the UK and training from their West Yorkshire super depot, this month launched their first innovation, HireHub, a solution to help By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barclays launches nationwide drive to boost small businesses Barclays has launched a package of support aimed at boosting small businesses, with the bank set to host 50 masterclasses a month this year, which will focus on managing cash flow, business growth and support for wellbeing. The classes are open to all small business owners, with national events focused By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Barclays appoints new relationship manager for North and West Yorkshire Barclays today announces the appointment of Husam Khoury as a new relationship manager covering North and West Yorkshire. Based in Leeds, Husam will specialise in serving the diverse and specialised banking needs of corporate clients across North and West Yorkshire. Husam brings with him over fourteen years banking experience from By The Editor • 1 min read
