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Bridgman Ibc Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:49:57 +0100

Major capital investment - new machinery to support growth
Bridgman IBC, a Hartlepool-based industrial door manufacturer, has purchased a computer numerical control wood machining centre for a six figure sum. The new machinery will allow the company to meet increased demand from customers as the construction industry starts to recover. 2011 turnover £5.37m, 66 employees.

J.C.B. Service

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:25:22 +0100

£60m order - 1016 machines for Brazilian Government
Excavator manufacturer JCB has secured a £60m order with the Brazilian Government for 1,016 machines. The order is for a fleet of backhoe loaders which will be used to improve the road infrastructure in the country. The first 114 have now been delivered.

2 Ergo Group Plc

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:08:19 +0100

New product launched - Six new contracts secured
Mobile phone technology firm 2ergo Group, based in Salford in Manchester, has secured agreements six with manufacturers and distributors of electronic till equipment for their new product, Podifi, which enables consumers to complete contactless transactions in shops using smart phones. Casio Electronics, ICR Touch, Geller, Uniwell, Sharp Electronics and YCR will use the product. Neale Graham is Chief Executive.

James Transport Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:22:24 +0100

Acquired by the Potter Group - Combined Growth - Turnover £12m
Potter Group Logistics has acquired House of James Transport, the York-based logistics and pallet network operator. Simon Gill, who was managing director of House of James, will remain with the combined businesses as commercial director.

The Potter Group Ltd

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:22:24 +0100

Group Expansion - Acquisition made - Growth Strategy
Potter Group Logistics has acquired House of James Transport, the York-based logistics and pallet network operator, which will increase its turnover by about 50 per cent to 22m. Matthew Lamb is Managing Director

JD Wetherspoon PLC

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:59:32 +0100

Opening Corby pub - 45 potential new jobs
JD Wetherspoon is opening a new pub in Corby, Northamptonshire, following the success of its existing premises in town. Up to 45 jobs are expected to be created. The pub will be developed by Mulberry. JD Wetherspoon recorded £1bn turnover in 2011.

Screensafe Uk Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:38:45 +0100

Secures growth funding - potential new jobs
Staffordshire-based Screensafe, which provides drug and alcohol testing products to employers, has secured funding from Staffordshire County Council to support its growth strategy. The expansion of the company has the potential to create jobs.

Close Asset Management Holdings Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:04:24 +0100

Restructuring strategy - losses continue
Close Asset Management recorded a loss in its 2012 interim results but its restructuring strategy has entered its final stage. Private client assets under management increased from £6.9bn to £7bn over the three months to the end of April 2012. Turnover in 2011 was £32m, 399 employees.

3i Group plc

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:00:01 +0100

Chief Executive Appointed - Future Investment Strategy
3i Group plc has appointed Simon Borrows to succeed Michael Queen as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. His immediate focus will be to shape 3i's future investment strategy. Sir Adrian Montague is 3i Chairman

Page & Moy Travel Group Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:58:44 +0100

Acquired by All Leisure - jobs at risk
Escorted travel specialist Page & Moy has been acquired by cruise line operator All Leisure for £4.2m. Job losses are expected as a result of the takeover.