A Yorkshire bathroom retailer has established an ongoing partnership with Huddersfield Giants Community Trust. Already a sponsor of the Huddersfield Giants, and with a showroom based on St John’s Road in the town centre, Easy Bathrooms has chosen the not-for-profit organisation as its charity partner for the foreseeable future. The partnership is
Manufacturing
New canteen space for Shire Beds staff
The Shire Bed Company has officially opened its new staff canteen. The Dewsbury-based manufacturer recently spent almost £70,000 updating an area in its old head office for its employees, providing larger, more modern facilities for use at break and social times. To mark the occasion, Shire hosted an open event for its
Rosenbauer UK partners with Huddersfield Town in a bid to boost recruitment
Rosenbauer UK has partnered with Huddersfield Town in a bid to increase community outreach. The Huddersfield-based firm – which manufactures firefighting appliances and equipment – is the latest brand to appear on the Premier League club’s kit, and will be emblazoned on the Terriers’ walk-out jackets for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. The
Spinks Springs wins third annual export award
West Yorkshire manufacturer Spinks Springs, a leading supplier of unique, micro pocket springs, has fought off stiff competition to win The Furniture Makers’ Company’s third annual Export Award. Three businesses – Gosling Limited, Ocee International and Spinks Springs – were shortlisted for the award and attended a judging day at Furniture
Haribo presented with RoSPA President’s Award
Pontefract headquartered Haribo has been handed a prestigious RoSPA President’s Award in recognition of its continued commitment to health and safety practices. Having received its thirteenth consecutive Gold Award from the internationally renowned Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), HARIBO’s latest accolade commends the business’ practices and achievements in
Crimson Bear on track to turnover £2m thanks to support from AD:VENTURE
Crimson Bear, the Craven based company that is rapidly-expanding and supplies designer radiators and electrical heating products, is on track to turnover £2m thanks in part to the support that it received from ERDF funded business programme, AD:VENTURE. Securing a total of £6,754 in match-funded support, Crimson Bear used the cash
Leeds-based fashion start-up launches limited-edition to celebrate Yorkshire Day
A Leeds-based start-up fashion firm has introduced a limited-edition bag to its collection in celebration of Yorkshire Day on the August 1 2018. Established in 2015, Butterfly Tree will mark the region’s special day with a taster of its new all-leather range, which is due to launch in early 2019. Handcrafted using
York Handmade helps to restore iconic Scottish church to its former glory
The York Handmade Brick Company has played a crucial role in the restoration of one of Scotland’s most iconic churches. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has provided 12,000 specially-made bricks for St Bride’s Church in East Kilbride, near Glasgow. St Brides was designed by the celebrated architect, Professor Andy MacMillan,
Roberts Mart invests £3m in new machinery
Leeds-based Roberts Mart and Co, one of the UK’s leading independent manufacturers and suppliers of flexible packaging, has invested £3m in brand-new state-of-the-art machinery. The investment comes in the wake of a tremendously successful 12 months with a booming order book and turnover set to reach a record-breaking £36 million by
Move into modular market proves a success for EYG
Commercial glazing specialists EYG is on course to more than double its sales target in its first year since moving back into supplying the modular buildings market. Led by experienced modular sales specialist Stephie Stansfield, who was recruited by EYG specifically to the role last year, the Hull-based firm has secured