Business Expect Distribution accelerate growth plans with acquisition of transport company West Yorkshire-based logistics company Expect Distribution have announced the acquisition of Pallet Plus, an established transport company, with an enviable reputation, based in the Essex area. This announcement comes as part of the ongoing growth plan for Expect as they seek to enhance their national presence. Operating now from four By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New tenants for popular Sandsend stores One of the North Yorkshire coast’s best-loved village shops has new tenants. The popular Sandsend Stores, the heartbeat of this tourism hotspot, will now be called Mary’s Sandwich Shop and be run by brothers Gabe and Cameron Hill, the team behind the popular local burger brand Mad Mary’ By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Support for startups with Zeal A Leeds-based agency has launched a support package to help budding entrepreneurs bring their ideas to market. The new service from Zeal helps with market viability studies, branding, and digital marketing. It also offers new businesses access to a network of advisors ranging from funding providers to professional services and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Knight Frank brokers significant office deal at 26 Whitehall Road Global property consultancy Knight Frank has brokered one of the most significant office deals in Leeds this year. The Leeds office agency team of Knight Frank, led by partner Eamon Fox, has let 15,500 sq ft of Grade A office space at 26 Whitehall Road. Leading engineering, management and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mulgrave Estate honoured for conservation work The Mulgrave Estate has been honoured as one of the best examples of farming conservation in Yorkshire. The 15,000-acre estate, based at Mulgrave Castle, near Whitby, was a runner-up in the East Yorkshire region category of the prestigious Tye Trophy. John Beech, Mulgrave’s assistant rural surveyor, was presented By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Country Properties appoint Savills to market Yorkshire developments A flourishing Yorkshire-based residential developer has appointed award-winning national property consultancy Savills to market its three developments in West Yorkshire. Yorkshire Country Properties is currently on site with attractive and highly regarded developments at Shepley, Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale. Paul Brown, managing director of Yorkshire Country Properties, commented: “We are By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Consultancy launched to accelerate the adoption of robots A new robotics and cleantech consultancy has been launched to aid the adoption of advanced robotics by industry. The Synovate Consultancy has close ties with academic institutions and experience in the field of deploying robots for utility companies. As part of Harrogate-based Synthotech, the Synovate consultancy team will initially work By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Property specialist commences development at Towngate Business Centre In response to the growing demand for industrial property units in the North West, commercial and industrial lettings specialist and landlord, Towngate PLC, has commenced the construction of six new warehouse units at the established Towngate Business Centre in Walkden, Manchester. Located just off Lester Road, the estate is accessed By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New bridge in place at £350m Kirkstall Road development A significant step forward in Latimer’s major Kirkstall Road development has been made, with the installation of a new 56-metre-long pedestrian bridge. A co-ordinated three-day operation in conjunction with West Yorkshire Highways saw the bridge delivered in three parts from its factory in Doncaster to Kirkstall Road. After the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Robert Molnar appointment HMi Elements, a leading supplier of Zone 1 and Zone 2 certified hazardous area HMI and Data Acquisition hardware for the oil and gas industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Molnar (Bob) as their new managing director. With an extensive background in naval defence, a wealth of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business North Brewing Co grows online with Zeal North Brewing Co has teamed up with digital agency Zeal to grow its online sales. The Leeds-based brewer operates 10 bars across Yorkshire, Birmingham and Manchester. The Yorkshire brewer produces 20,000 hectolitres, which are sold in its venues, off-trade and internationally. Zeal has a wide-ranging brief to support online By The Editor • 1 min read
Business ITP appoints sales director to support continued growth Easingwold-based construction and protective textiles manufacturer, Industrial Textiles and Plastics (ITP) Ltd, is planning for the next phase of its growth strategy with the appointment of Matt Thompson as sales director. Matt has a wealth of valuable experience gained through over 20 years in the construction industry. Previously UK Commercial By The Editor • 2 min read
