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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.

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.

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.

Rehau Ltd

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:51:27 +0100

Jobs Lost - 175 Employees - Turnover £77.5m
Around 10 jobs will be axed from the Rehau manufacturing plant in Blaenau Ffestiniog which produces PVC-U window and door systems. The job losses will take place in June and will be spread across production, admin and support roles. Robert Morsley is HR manager

Advanced Pallet Systems Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:23:59 +0100

Company Growth - Investment - New Jobs
Advanced Pallet Systems is investing in a CNC machine and recruiting 7 members of staff due to increasing demand, funded by a £45,000 grant from the Plymouth University and Western Morning News Growth Fund matched with private investment provided by the firm. Managing director is Alan Bowes and finance director is Karen Bowes

The Performance window Group Limited

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:35:53 +0100

100 potential new jobs - expansion of headquarters
Performance Window Group is planning to expand its headquarters in Tiptree, Essex, creating 30 jobs and increasing staff headcount to 140. The company has purchased land next to its existing premises to accommodate the expansion.

AssetCo plc

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:03 +0100

Board changes - Director resigns - Director not to seek re-election at AGM
Non-Executive Director Peter Manning, Non-Executive Director at AssetCo plc based in Southampton in Hampshire, has resigned with immediate effect and will not seek re-election at the companys forthcoming AGM. Tudor Davies is Executive Director at Assetco Plc.

Prima Dental manufacturing

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:45:34 +0100

£2.8m capital investment - 17 new jobs - £1.5m US contract secured
Prima Dental Group is expanding after securing a £1.5m contract to supply dental drills to the US market. It is investing £2.8m in new equipment and a recruitment campaign to fill 17 new roles at its Gloucestershire factory. The company is experiencing strong export growth. 2010 turnover £7.9m, 104 employees.

Pacepacker Services Limited

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:06:02 +0100

Business expansion - Joint venture with US company - Jobs created - 10 per cent annual growth
To boost their strategic growth plan, Essex based Pacepacker Services, has made three new appointments. Current Sales Manager, Ian Merchant, has been deployed to the US as a Pacepacker Brand Manager, the companys first international position. Mr Merchant will be based within the North Carolina headquarters of Spiroflow Systems Inc, a global provider of processing equipment, as part of a joint venture agreement. Brian Bell and Chris Francis have been appointed as two new Sales Managers. The company has a growth of 10 per cent year on year. Dennis Allison is MD.

Michelin Tyre Plc

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:58 +0100

Production Temporarily Suspended - Jobs Safeguarded - Global Stockpile
Tyre Manufacturer Michelin are to halt production of almost half-a-million tyres in a three-week stoppage at its Dundee plant in a response to the economic slowdown across the eurozone and the global stockpile in tyres. 900 Workers will be affected.