Twisted Automotive has been invited to take part in one of the world’s most exclusive road tours – the Atlantic Road Trip – across four countries from Oslo to Pärnu, via Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn. The six-day, 1,300-mile Atlantic Road Trip begins in Oslo on August 11 and promises exhilarating drives
Engineering
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
Harrogate company lands major contract to maintain district’s public buildings
A Harrogate company has expressed its pride after clinching a major contract to look after more than 60 public buildings across its home town district. After winning a competitive tender, Robinsons Facilities Services has been appointed to carry out maintenance to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning in premises owned or
Mark Davison returns to James Heal
Mark Davison has joined Halifax engineering firm James Heal, as its service and support business unit manager. The appointment is the second time Mr Davison has worked at James Heal, the market leader in the design and manufacture of precision testing equipment and support services in the global textile industry. Mr Davison first
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,
Yorkshire Water unveils new £72m AD plant
Yorkshire Water’s £72m new anaerobic digestion plant at Knostrop Energy & Recycling Facility in Leeds has been officially opened. The state-of-the-art facility is Yorkshire Water’s single biggest investment in the last five years and will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the site. The sludge is imported from across the Yorkshire Water
Doncaster Sheffield Airport to slash emissions with £2m solar farm
The Aviation Minister Baroness Vere visited Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) as its investors the Peel Group today announced plans to build a £2m solar farm which will generate 25 per cent of the airport’s energy and drastically reduce its carbon footprint. The solar farm is due to be operational in
Spencer Group wins four-year Erskine Bridge maintenance painting contract
Landmark bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been appointed to carry out a long-term maintenance painting programme on Scotland’s Erskine Bridge following a competitive tender process. Hull-based Spencer Group will carry out the £18m package of works over a four-year period in the latest stage of a long-term relationship with the
Smith Brothers begins construction on second Arlington Energy battery storage site
Arlington Energy’s colossal 1GW UK portfolio of energy storage and gas peaker projects continues to evolve. Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd has commenced construction work at a battery site on Greenfield Road, Bedford. The independent connection provider (ICP), will oversee all private, contestable, and EPC works relating to the 40MW assignment – from
National Railway Museum appoints new campaign director
The National Railway Museum in York has appointed Julie Moody as campaign director to lead the museum’s £50m, "Vision 2025" fundraising campaign. In her newly-created role, Julie will be responsible for overseeing a six-strong team as they deliver the museum’s most significant redevelopment since opening in 1975. Julie will develop relationships with