Leeds-based jukebox manufacturer Sound Leisure has won its first Japanese export order, with a US $100,000 contract for its classic vinyl jukeboxes from a luxury Tokyo retailer. Retro specialist Flat 4 sells vintage VW vehicles, parts and ‘50s memorabilia, which have gained cult status in Japan. The Yorkshire-manufactured jukeboxes, the only
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Yorkshire & Humber tops UK regional growth rankings in August
August data from the NatWest Yorkshire & Humber PMI® indicated that the region achieved its strongest expansion of private sector output since last autumn. Faster economic growth was supported by rising new business volumes and a robust upturn in staffing levels. Strong input cost inflation remained a key area of concern for
US business leaders to give insights to Yorkshire firms at ‘peer to peer’ export event
Vital Technology Group cements cloud technology expertise with Microsoft Gold extension
Vital Technology Group, the Wetherby-based provider of business IT services, has had its Microsoft Gold Partner status renewed, further strengthening its standing as a leading supply of small and midmarket cloud solutions. The award recognises Vital’s proficiency as a principal provider of secure, scalable IT solutions using Microsoft’s Azure platform, which
Leeds law firm launches transatlantic lawyer network
Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has launched its Transatlantic Lawyer Network, an initiative designed to strengthen relationships and promote wider integration at all levels between the firm's UK and US offices. The initiative is open to all solicitors with up to five years' experience from across the firm's business
Luxury British cashmere specialist N.Peal launches first US store
Property solutions specialist pioneers cloud technology
Property management specialist, ECO Integrated Property Solutions, has developed a cutting edge work management system thought to be the first of its kind used by a property service company in the UK. The cloud-based solution now includes all client reactive, planned and statutory compliance documents from the last ten years. It
Citivale Partners with Investcorp to develop £40m portfolio
Yorkshire-based property investment and asset management company, Citivale, has partnered with US property investor Investcorp to manage and develop a multi-million pound property portfolio. Investcorp, which is seeking to expand its real estate activities beyond the US, has just acquired seven industrial properties across the UK, including two in Yorkshire, for
Paula Dillon becomes first female president of the Leeds Chamber of Commerce
Paula Dillon, a partner at national law firm Bond Dickinson, has become the first female president of the Leeds Chamber of Commerce. Paula succeeds Gerald Jennings, former regional director of Land Securities, who had been president since 2015. The Leeds Chamber of Commerce is part of the North and West Yorkshire
Sheffield Forgemasters’ arc furnace upgraded
One of the UK's most renowned engineering companies has completed an investment of £2m into its melting facility to make refined steel with reduced energy consumption. The inward investment is part of Forgemasters' turnaround plan and drive towards operational efficiency improvements and comes after the company announced a new intake of 14