The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has provided 30,000 bricks for the restoration of the historic St Albans Cathedral in Hertfordshire. This prestigious commission was worth £60,000 for the Alne-based firm, one of the leading independent brick-makers in the country. David Armitage, chairman of York Handmade, said: "I think I am right
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Leeds entrepreneur to speak at university journalism and media week
Keebles LLP advises on multi-million Pattonair acquisition
Yorkshire law firm Keebles LLP has advised leading global aerospace and defence firm Pattonair on its multi-million acquisition of aircraft parts distributor, Adams Aviation. The Derby-based aerospace organisation has strengthened its portfolio with the acquisition of the Surrey based aircraft parts company. Keebles’ Corporate Finance team acted as legal advisers to
ICS Ltd moves to new Leeds base
Leeds’ position as a growing media hub has been further enhanced after ICS Media Group (ICS) completed the installation of 23 studios in its new base close to the city centre. ICS has grown year-on-year since its launch in 2002 and now boasts unrivalled broadcast and video production facilities in its
Tech leaders to showcase Hull’s most innovative projects
Hull’s most innovative businesses are to showcase their latest projects at a technology event next month. The IoD East Yorkshire Digital & Tech Showcase will be held on 4 November at C4Di @ The Dock on Queen Street, Hull, starting at 5.15pm. The C4Di (Centre for Digital Innovation) is a privately-run technology
UNTHA UK launches shredder rebuild division
Industrial shredder specialist UNTHA UK – headquartered in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire – has introduced the ultimate in a "closed loop" business model, by creating a division dedicated to the complete rebuild of its machinery. Having installed more than 9,000 shredders globally, UNTHA is a brand renowned for equipment that is built
UKSE grant secures future for Rotherham’s VSE
A specialist Rotherham-based personalised vehicle security business has invested in new diagnostic equipment and purchased new premises thanks to a funding grant from UKSE. Vehicle Security & Electrical (VSE) was established in February of this year by experienced Auto Electrician Ben Hampshire who wanted to launch a ‘one-stop-shop’ for vehicle tracking
Specialist vets opens new £3m clinic creating jobs
Hat-trick of senior appointments for growing Vapour Cloud
Voice, video, networks and infrastructure specialist Vapour Cloud has announced three senior appointments to the team, as the business eyes a minimum 20 per cent turnover uplift by the end of next year. Armed with almost three decades of communications sector experience, Blaine Craig has come on board as customer services
BrightCloud Group appoint new business development manager
Leeds-based Cisco Contact Centre specialists, BrightCloud Group, has expanded its team with the appointment of a new business development manager. Bringing along a wealth of knowledge in his field, Ian Chandler joins the team to work on projects centred around Cisco Contact Centre Solutions, helping partners solve their clients’ Customer Experience