Libertine FPE Ltd – the Sheffield-based company which is developing "smart engines" for electric vehicles - has raised a further £770,000 investment. The latest funding round was led by NPIF - Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF),
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Success is straight up for stairlift comany
A Yorkshire-based stairlift company is heralding a new era in its 15-year history as it appoints a new senior team with a combination of 60 years of experience to steer the company into other markets. Bespoke Stairlifts, which has built its reputation on the engineering of reconditioned curved stairlifts, is now
Whitakers Chocolates sets sights on Wembley
Whitakers Chocolates has secured its place as finalists at The National Family Business Awards 2019, to be held at Wembley Stadium on July 13. The awards were founded ten years ago to honour and celebrate the extraordinary 4.8 million family-owned businesses in the UK which form the engine room of the
Artisan food and drink producers support homeless charity
Cyclists raising money for youth homelessness in the Carter Jonas LandAid Pedalthon this June will be fuelled by some of Yorkshire’s finest food and drink courtesy of producers in the region. Organised by Iconic Cycling Events, the Pedalthon is the largest annual charity bike ride for the business community in Yorkshire
Stairlift donations to transform palliative care
Acorn Stairlifts has announced plans to raise £20,00 for Marie Curie to fund 1,000 hours of care from its specially trained nurses. Continuing the partnership between UK-based stairlift manufacturer and Marie Curie, £10 will be donated to the charity for every stairlift installed before June 9. Acorn Stairlifts already installs up to
Yorkshire manufacturer flies high with national award nomination
Yorkshire based chemical manufacturer Airedale Chemical has been recognised for its excellence amongst national peers in the 2019 Chemical Industry Awards (CIAs). The independent family-run business, which manufactures and distributes specialist chemicals, has been shortlisted for its work with the local community, establishing long-term partnerships and commitment to inciting an interest
Easy Bathrooms strengthens contracts area sales team
Birstall-headquartered Easy Bathrooms, which supplies bathroom products and tiles to developers and trades people, has strengthened its sales team – specifically within its contracts department – to support its growing base of trade clients. Paul Blanksby, who was formerly a manager of Easy Bathrooms’ Sheffield showroom; and Charlotte Wood, who has
City’s rich textile history celebrated at Leeds station
The rich history of Leeds’ internationally-renowned textile industry is being vividly celebrated at Leeds Station. Eight colourfully-illustrated panels, inspired by the region’s weaving and textile industry, have been installed on columns on the main platforms at the station. They show different textile weaves layered with quotes of weaving terminology and processes. The
Schools target almost reached for Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2019
More than half of Bradford district’s secondary schools have already signed up to Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2019. At an information event held at Bradford College last week, local manufacturers met with teachers, careers advisors and students to find out more about the benefits of getting involved from 7-18 October and to
Bedale’s HECK on a vegan roll!
Bedale based HECK Food, the fastest growing company in Yorkshire, has bagged major new listings for its successful vegan range. The Heck Breakfast sausage will be launched into Sainsbury’s this week and eight different flavours of burgers and sausages has been stocked by Tescos. Jamie Keeble said: “These two listings