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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

Smoothwall Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:54:03 +0100

Business expansion - Marketing Managers appointed
As part of the companys ongoing expansion programme, Leeds based web security and filtering specialist Smoothwall has appointed Ian Parrett as Marketing Manager and Danielle Ward as Marketing Communications Manager.

ACM GLOBAL CENTRAL LABORATORY SERVICES LIMITED

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:54:03 +0100

Executive Management Team expanded - New Head of Business Development appointed
York based ACM Global Central Lab, which specialises in central laboratory testing for clinical trials, has expanded its Executive Management Team and appointed Isabel Struik as Head of Business Development in Europe. Ms Struik will be responsible for business development efforts throughout the region.

Beatson Clark Plc

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:54:03 +0100

Company plans for future growth - New Account Manager appointed
South Yorkshire based glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has appointed Jonathan Clark as Account Manager to drive growth for the business through its distributor network at home and overseas. Mr Clark has taken over management of Beatson Clarks export accounts as well as those of its UK distributor partners.

Ellis Patents Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:54:03 +0100

Company prepares for future growth - Three staff promoted to Director
Cable cleat manufacturer Ellis Patents Limited, based in Malton in North Yorkshire, has created three new director roles. Andy Booth has been promoted to Technical Director, Tony Conroy to Export Sales Director and Danny Macfarlane to Operations Director. The new directors will join the existing four directors to help take the company on to its next stage of development.

Simply Biz Plc

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:47:09 +0100

Mortgage and insurance expansion - head of business development appointed
SimplyBiz has appointed Makayla Everitt to the newly-created role of head of business development for its mortgages business. The company is expanding its mortgage and general insurance services, with new initiatives planned in 2012. 2010 turnover £12m, 142 employees.

Asda Stores Ltd

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:42:14 +0100

Opening Hailsham store - 150 new jobs
Retailer Asda is planning to open a new store in the Quintins Shopping Centre, Hailsham, East Sussex, as part of its UK expansion strategy. Up to 150 new jobs will be created at the new store, which will be located in a previously used by the Co-op. 2010 turnover £20.5bn, 283,096 employees.

WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:41:00 +0100

Production expansion - retructuring bakery operations - 160 jobs at risk
Retailer Morrisons is consolidating bakery production at its site in Wigan, in order to increase production. Its bakery in Wakefield will expand by 41,250 sq ft but the Wigan bakery will close down with 160 job losses. The company hopes to relocate as many Wigan staff as possible. 2011 turnover £16.48bn, 132,074 employees.

UK Coal PLC

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:39:25 +0100

£100m Rossington colliery redevelopment - potential new jobs
UK Coals property division, Harworth Estates, is building 1,200 houses in the third phase of the £100m redevelopment of the former Rossington colliery in Yorkshire. The 49 hectare redevelopment will also include a food store, commercial units, a pub and hotel. New jobs and business opportunities are likely to arise as a result of the investment.

Debenhams Retail Plc

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:38:49 +0100

New Store - 80 New Jobs - Completion in 2013
Retail giant Debenhams is expecting to move into a 30,000 square foot store at a retail park is earmarked for land in Scunthorpe with work due to begin in October 2012. The company expect to begin trading in 2013 creating around 80 jobs.