Power engineering contractor Smith Brothers has completed a large-scale assignment to connect the Saint-Gobain Glass manufacturing facility in Eggborough, Goole, to the grid. Saint-Gobain – Europe’s leading flat glass producer – appointed the Independent Connection Provider (ICP) to upgrade the HV system and handle all electrical and civil engineering works to
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Doncaster watchmaker uses 3D printing to create classic timepiece
A South Yorkshire watchmaker has harnessed the power of 3D printing to create a classic timepiece. When Guy Holland needed a bespoke watch component, he turned to Cardiff University and its PARC research centre to find a timeless solution. PARC - an academic and industry partnership based at Cardiff Business School -
Sheffield agency to take Po-Zu one giant step forward into digital space
Ethically responsible UK shoe brand, Po-Zu has teamed up with South Yorkshire digital marketing agency, Ignition Search, on its latest project. Currently collaborating with Star Wars™ on a co-branded collection, Po-Zu has appointed Ignition Search to manage its paid media strategy and support its further expansion into the global and US
Cyber-attack prevention on the agenda for Sheffield City Region breakfast
How local firms are being impacted by cybercrime will be the focus of the forthcoming Sheffield City Region breakfast. Business people and cyber security experts will discuss their experiences, how they are taking preventative measures and what the government is doing to support and protect their business from future attacks. Cyber security
Chemicals firm secures investment from PHD Equity Partners
A Goole-based chemicals business which supplies own-label products to industry has secured a significant investment from PHD Equity Partners to help to drive its growth. Technikraft produces over 800 different formulations including cleaners, fuel additives, anti-corrosion and lubrication products. The company serves clients in the UK and overseas including multinational oil
Tech leaders “Think Yorkshire” at Leeds Business Week
Bringing together industry experts to debate the topics that matter to them most, the North of England’s premier senior stakeholder technology event, Think Yorkshire, will return to Leeds tomorrow, as part of the city’s week-long celebration of business, Leeds Business Week (LBW). Hosted by iSource Group, the IT, digital and change recruitment
City firm flies Invictus flag for international military campaign in Australia
A digital firm is flying the Sheffield city region flag across the globe as the official marketing agency for an international campaign to build awareness of post-traumatic stress (PTS) currently touring across Australia. Mantra Media managing director Johnny Pawlik has flown out to Brisbane to join the #StandTall4PTS travelling military ‘Lightning
Vizulate wins education brief with children’s day nursery group
A Brighouse digital marketing agency has been appointed to support the growth of a family-run children’s day nursery group across West Yorkshire. Vizulate Digital has been briefed to design and implement a complete digital marketing strategy for Children’s Place Day Nurseries to help increase occupancy levels across the group’s 14 nurseries
Yorkshire model launches new “Colours May Vary” fashion label
Connexin joins the Northern Powerhouse
Smart cities technology firm Connexin has become an official partner of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme. Connexin joins a high-profile network of leading businesses that are helping shape the direction of the government’s combined Northern Powerhouse campaign. Founded and based in Hull, Connexin is at the forefront of the city’s burgeoning tech