A Huddersfield heating and plumbing specialist is offering its unused fleet of 12 company vans to employees who want to put themselves forward for the NHS Volunteer Scheme. Metro Eco has had to furlough 90 per cent of its workforce in line with government guidelines, leaving many of its fleet of
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First4Lawyers receives FCA authorisation
Huddersfield-based First4Lawyers, the UK’s largest independent legal marketing collective, has received full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its activities as a Claims Management Company (CMC). Following a review of CMC regulation, the Government announced that from 1 April 2019, the FCA would take over regulation of CMCs. In
Specialist Glass Products increases productivity by 137 per cent
Huddersfield-based glass manufacturer Specialist Glass Products have drastically improved productivity with the installation of new state-of-the-art machinery in its new purpose-built factory space. A new CNC milling machine, delivered in January 2020, alongside new cutting line and automatic glass loading and retrieval equipment installed last year allows SGP to process, cut,
Splitpixel launch online ordering platform to help during the lockdown
Huddersfield-based digital agency Splitpixel Creative has launched a new online ordering platform to help local businesses during the Covid-19 lockdown. Cafes and restaurants across the UK are struggling to adapt to a new way of business, and Rob Marshall, creative director at Splitpixel, saw an opportunity to help out. His idea was
#AppliedForGood – digital marketing agency responds to coronavirus
Applied Digital Marketing, based in Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, has launched an online pick up and distribution service to help those at risk and in self-isolation during the COVID-19 crisis. The online portal allows people to donate food and essential items via a simple system they have developed. The company will schedule
Minister commends 3M BIC on its partnership between education and enterprise
Minister of State Simon Clarke MP visited the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) in Huddersfield, after signing the new devolution deal for West Yorkshire alongside the Chancellor of the Exchequer and local leaders. The 3M BIC is a subsidiary of the University of Huddersfield, designed to foster academic and industry
Delight as Thornton & Ross captures industry award for Cetraben
Thornton & Ross, part of the STADA Group, has captured a prestigious industry award for one of its market-leading skin care products. The company was shortlisted for no less than eight awards across five categories at the Pharma Intelligence OTC Marketing Awards. Cetraben received the award for Best OTC Public Relations Campaign
Yorkshire software developers looking to recruit after huge growth
Huddersfield firm designed and built £1.5m CCTV system for nuclear industry
Huddersfield-based Centurion Fire & Security Ltd has announced that it played a significant part in the construction of the £480m Sellafield Waste Silos decommissioning plant. The 12-year project is set to decommission six nuclear waste silos which were built in the 1940s to house hazardous materials from the Second World War. For over 50 years,
Senior appointments made at Huddersfield pharmaceutical company
Huddersfield pharmaceutical company Thornton & Ross has expanded with a number of senior appointments as part of its ongoing strategy to expand the business. Steve Makin has been appointed vice president OTC Research and Development. He will be based at the firm’s HQ Huddersfield site but holds global responsibility. Kathryn Heywood