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Six Degrees Managed Data Ltd

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:25:01 +0100

Acquires Firstserv and Serverstream - cloud computing expansion - jobs safeguarded
Six Degrees has acquired managed hosting and cloud providers Firstserv and Serverstream. The London-based companies will add £3m of hosting revenues to Six Degrees managed data division and are part of a strategy to expand cloud hosting services. Seventeen employees will join Six Degrees Group as a result of the acquisitions.

Aframe Media Group Limited

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:20:00 +0100

20 new jobs - £4.5m investment - cloud-based video production
Aframe Media Group expects to create 20 new jobs at its County Durham office after securing venture capital funding of £4.5m. The company is developing a cloud video production platform. Craig Franks has been appointed as sales and support manager.

ASC Renewable Limited

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:12:13 +0100

New wind farm development - Environmental studies to be carried out
Manchester based energy company ASC Renewables are planning to build a wind farm with up to 13 wind turbines on farmland next to a sewage treatment works at Newton Marsh, Tetney, South Humberside. Environmental studies are to be carried out prior to a planning application being made. Mike Denny is Operations Director for ASC.

Wind Towers Limited

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:52:26 +0100

Collaboration with Scottish energy firm - Future jobs
Wind tower producer Wind Towers Limited, based in Perth is to collaborate with Dunfermline based Burcote Wind who is to invest 1bn in developing wind farms in Scotland. The collaboration includes an apprenticeship and training scheme to help create lasting jobs in Scotland. Wind Towers is a joint venture between SSE Venture Capital and Marsh Wind Technology. David Steele is Head of Business Development at Wind Towers.

Burcote Wind Limited

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:52:26 +0100

1bn investment - Scottish energy firm collaborates with local wind tower producer
Dunfermline based Burcote Wind is to invest 1bn in developing wind farms in Scotland. The company is to collaborate with Scotlands only wind tower producer, Wind Towers Limited based in Perth and includes collaborating on an apprenticeship and training scheme to help create lasting jobs in Scotland. Graham Brown is Chairman of Burcote.

Temperley Holdings Limited

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:11:08 +0100

To open London store - potential new jobs - e-commerce development
Designer label Temperley is opening a 2,500 sq ft store and headquarters in Mayfair, London, creating new jobs. The store is part of Temperleys international development strategy and further growth initiatives are planned, including a New York store in 2013 and the re-launch of e-commerce operations in October 2012.

Yell Group PLC

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:03 +0100

Business expansion - 18m acquisition of e-commerce business
Yell, a leading provider of digital services, has progressed its plan to create the local eMarketplace with the acquisition of London based Moonfruit Limited, the UKs leading DIY website and online shop builder. The total cash consideration for the acquisition is approximately 18 million, funded out of Yells cash reserves. Mike Pocock is Chief Executive Officer of Yell.

Moonfruit Limited

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:03 +0100

Business sold for 18m - Acquired by provider of digital services
London based Moonfruit Limited, the UKs leading DIY website and online shop builder, has been acquired by Yell, a leading provider of digital services. The total cash consideration for the acquisition is approximately 18 million, funded out of Yells cash reserves. Mike Pocock is Chief Executive Officer of Yell.

Bathstore.Com Ltd

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:55:00 +0100

15m private equity investment - strengthening ecommerce operation
Bathstore.com has been acquired from Wolseley by private equity firm Endless LLP. Endless is investing 15m in Bathstore, improving its e-commerce operation and its 160 stores. Bathstore recorded turnover of 94m in 2011 and had 478 employees.

Eco Environments Limited

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:51:02 +0100

Sales increase to £6.4m - 38 jobs created - business expansion
Renewable energy company Eco Environments recorded turnover of £6.4m in 2011/12, a substantial increase from £1.3m in 2010/11. It has created 38 jobs, increasing headcount to 50 over 12 months. The expansion follows strong demand for solar panels from domestic customers and significant commercial contract awards. It is planning further expansion of its commercial business.