Goole-based ambulance builder O&H Vehicle Technology has announced a management buy-out from current private-equity owners Endless LLP by managing director, Oliver North, with the support of Yorkshire businessman, Ken Davy. North and Davy are no strangers to the emergency services market, after successfully growing their previous company, firefighting equipment supplier North
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Harrogate’s disabled drivers get on the road with the Motability Scheme
More than 3000 disabled motorists, carers and their friends and families attended the One Big Day Harrogate at Yorkshire Event Centre The event showcased a wide range of vehicles available for disabled people, and offered visitors the chance to discover all they needed to know about worry-free motoring with the Motability
Sheffield Business Park demonstrates commitment to sustainable travel
The Sheffield Business Park has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable travel in a bid to cut commuters’ emissions earlier this month when workers from across the site were invited to fifth annual Sustainable Travel Day at the Business Centre. The event - which is dedicated to cutting emissions, promoting
Speedy Freight launches new franchise in York creating job opportunities for the area
Urgent or sensitive transport provider Speedy Freight has launched a new branch in York. Under the management of Simon Chorlton – business owner of Speedy Freight’s Hull and Doncaster franchises – the new branch will generate up to 20 jobs for locals and provide a tailor-made responsive service for the business
Wake Smith helps railway locomotive purchase and refurb go full steam ahead
Vehicle safety engineering firm launches finance partnership
A Leeds engineering firm that designs and installs safety technology and cyclist awareness systems for HGVs and other vehicles, has launched a partnership with Manchester-based finance provider PMD Business. The deal, which will enable SM UK clients to repay the costs of safety equipment and installation over several years, will see
Specialist Glass Products Ltd delivers on London Elizabeth line glass contracts
Specialist Glass Products (SGP) Ltd, the Huddersfield-based structural glass manufacturer specialising in annealed, laminated and toughened curved and flat glass, has delivered on three contracts to produce glass signs for Crossrail’s new London railway, the Elizabeth line. The Elizabeth line will stretch more than 60 miles, from Berkshire and Heathrow Airport
Sheffield business park demonstrates commitment to sustainable travel as site gears up for growth
The Sheffield Business Park has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable travel in a bid to cut commuters’ emissions earlier this month when workers from across the site were invited to 5th annual Sustainable Travel Day at the Business Centre. The event - which is dedicated to cutting emissions, promoting
Auto Windscreens’ charity rodeo ball comes to the Great Yorkshire Show
New chassis takes Twisted a step closer to producing ultimate 4×4
Yorkshire-based Defender specialist Twisted Automotive is a step closer to producing the ultimate 4x4 vehicle. In a joint venture with California-based supercar maker Lucra, founded by Yorkshireman Luke Richards, the Twisted by Lucra chassis has been developed to Baja race specifications and is designed to accept all derivatives of the 90,