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Billionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactory
Automotive
The multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London
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Lack of grid capacity threatens supply chains, says new study
Energy
Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership looks at how Cornwall and Devon's critical minerals (lithium, tin and tungsten) could play a key role in the future of British industries
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Reconomy Group buys Nottinghamshire-based UK Waste Solutions
Deals
UK Waste Solutions employs 160 people and owns brands including Novati, AMA, Click Waste UK and Evolution
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Bridgestone investing millions in Lincolnshire retread factory
Automotive
A new Bandag Hotread brand has been developed to cover the HGV, bus and coach markets
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Gloucestershire contractor completes work on Devon food firm’s new HQ
Construction
Cold store specialist ISD Solutions has delivered a £10.5m freezer facility for wholesaler R D Johns Foodservice
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New investors for waste management company RiverRidge as BGF divest
Northern Ireland
The company has been bought by two Luxembourg-based funds
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Bristol-based offshore engineers Blackfish opens Scottish arm
Engineering
The engineering firm has a track record in marine renewables in Scotland
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Owner of Jaguar Land Rover to base huge car battery plant in Somerset - report
Construction
According to the BBC the chairman of Tata Group will meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak next week to finalise the deal
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Hilton gets seafood back on track after price pressure put brakes on profits
Food and Drink
Grimsby plants are being turned round according to latest trading statement
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Engineering firm Moog eyes expansion with new £40m Gloucestershire factory
Engineering
The global aircraft component and systems maker is one of the largest employers in Tewkesbury
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Science Park and AMRC Cymru sign memorandum of understanding
Wales
M-SParc and AMRC Cymru will partner to boost businesses in the manufacturing and high-tech engineering sectors
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Osbit launches base in Netherlands as global expansion plan ramps up
Engineering
The Northumberland firm's Netherlands business entity and office, Osbit B.V, has opened in Rotterdam
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Europe’s most efficient cold store facility taking shape following £130m investment
Commercial Property
Lincolnshire site will hold 101,000 pallets, be 155ft high and run on 100% renewable energy
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Clock is ticking for UK car making unless battery supply chain is urgently established, say experts
Automotive
A panel of automotive industry experts, including those with links to the North East, gave evidence to MPs this week
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Devon manufacturer Wippell & Co set to close after 220 years of trading
Retail
The manufacturer of clerical clothing and academic gowns was founded in Devon in 1789 as a grocery store
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New Aggregate Industries surface at Donington Park helps smash lap records
Construction
Some 6,500 tonnes of asphalt were removed and replaced over a 22 day period
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Poultry supplier Avara Foods to close Abergavenny factory putting 400 jobs at risk
Wales
The company blamed rising costs and falling demand for UK-produced turkey for the decision
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£75m salmon farm proposal put to the public as Aquacultured addresses community concern
Food and Drink
40,000 sq m New Clee Sidings plan will be as loud as a hair dryer with waste water leaving the plant cleaner than when it enters
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Welsh family ice cream firm collapses owing creditors £3m
Insolvency and Administration
Administrator's were appointed to Frank's Ice Cream in March this year
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Venator files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy process as US shares to be delisted
Exports
The pigments maker said it had faced 'unprecedented economic headwinds'
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Wiltshire manufacturing company Avon Protection reports improved profit in latest results
Company Results
The firm announced that the recent results indicate a positive end to the year
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Bridgestone unveils new-look Warwick HQ
West Midlands
Tyre manufacturer welcomed Olympic athletes to launch new facility which is providing a new base for team previously in London
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Radiator manufacturer Stelrad hails encouraging start to financial year
Company Results
The Newcastle firm also says its DL Radiators, which it acquired last year, has now been successfully integrated into the group
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Europe’s biggest brick factory opens as owner Forterra reports big fall in profits
Construction
Firm planning to temporarily cut production elsewhere due to market conditions, and mothball West Yorks brick factory
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AutomotiveBillionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactoryThe multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London
Lack of grid capacity threatens supply chains, says new study
Energy
Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership looks at how Cornwall and Devon's critical minerals (lithium, tin and tungsten) could play a key role in the future of British industries
Reconomy Group buys Nottinghamshire-based UK Waste Solutions
Deals
UK Waste Solutions employs 160 people and owns brands including Novati, AMA, Click Waste UK and Evolution
Bridgestone investing millions in Lincolnshire retread factory
Automotive
A new Bandag Hotread brand has been developed to cover the HGV, bus and coach markets
Gloucestershire contractor completes work on Devon food firm’s new HQ
Construction
Cold store specialist ISD Solutions has delivered a £10.5m freezer facility for wholesaler R D Johns Foodservice
North WestWho is Mark Stott? The businessman in charge of Stockport County FC and property giant Vita GroupHe has previously been branded Stockport's most successful businessman ever
Billionaire Issa brothers to announce £10bn merger between Asda and EG Group
North West
Both EG Group and Asda are chaired by former Marks & Spencer and Ocado Group chair Lord Rose
Mark Stott wipes out £7.7m debt used to invest in Stockport County following takeover
North West
Mark Stott bought the then National League side in January 2020
Billionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactory
Automotive
The multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London
Salvage Hunters TV star has closed his North Wales antiques shop
Retail & Consumer
Antiques dealer Drew Pritchard is looking for 'new pastures' after his unit in Conwy shut
property newsWork to start on huge new Northumberland holiday park within weeksPark Holidays is driving plans for the Widdrington Lakes Holiday Park which will welcome first guests next year
NatWest teams up with Warwick Manufacturing Group for new green business initiative
West Midlands
WMG runs programme identifying energy use among businesses which will now be rolled out to bank's customers
Billionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactory
Automotive
The multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London
PD Ports invests millions in electric harbour cranes as part of carbon neutral push
Logistics
The operator has brought in the equipment to its Tees Dock terminal
South Yorkshire's Premtech snapped up by Welding Alloys
Deals
Global operator Welding Alloys said the move would strengthen its UK presence