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Cheltenham-headquartered Pennant International provides update on contracts

Giles Gwinnett — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:10:00 +0000

Pennant International, the AIM-listed Cheltenham-based training technology provider, has updated the market on activity concerning its contracts. In the UK and Europe, the company said the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) had announced its intention to contract the firm for a "comprehensive technology upgrade to the RAF's GenFly training systems". The expected deal is said to be worth £4.9...

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Worcestershire's Plumbworld eyeing £200m sales as it celebrates 25 years in business

Giles Gwinnett — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:03:00 +0000

Former accountant and CEO of Evesham-based Plumbworld James Hickman is celebrating 25 years of business for the online bathroom and kitchen supplier. Hickman, who set up the Worcestershire business in 1999 and has sold it twice, said: "It is great to break through the £100m sales level for the first time and enter our 25th year of trading in such a strong position. Now £200m has to be the next...

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Source Electrical proudly picks up electrical contractor award

Giles Gwinnett — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:16:00 +0000

Source Electrical, which was set up near Bristol less than five years ago, is celebrating after winning electrical contractor of the year award for companies up to £5m in turnover at a national award. The company, which employs 20 and is based at Station Road, Worle, was given the accolade at the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) Awards 2024 finals at the Hilton London Bankside hotel.

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Major new tenant secured for newly refurbed Cheltenham hub

Giles Gwinnett — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:13:00 +0000

Engineering and environmental consultants Rappor is taking 6,250 sq ft at the £3million refurbished Pressworks building in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The major new tenant is set to occupy the entire second floor and part of the first floor of Pressworks, plus exclusive access to the roof-top terrace. "We are a business with growing ambitions which has seen us expand into what is now a multi...

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Dorset's The Channel Sales Academy toasting double triumph

Giles Gwinnett — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:03:00 +0000

Dorset-based company The Channel Sales Academy has hailed its first year of having a dedicated recruitment arm and is also toasting a recent industry award. The Channel Sales Academy, in Alderholt, east Dorset, is an all-in-one solution for recruiting, training and developing elite sales talent across the communications channel. Its roots began in 2008. READ MORE: From start-up to magic million...

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Couple celebrate two decades of their Warwickshire-based business

Giles Gwinnett — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:46:00 +0000

The couple behind Independent Freight Solutions (IFS), the Warwickshire-based logistics group, are celebrating two decades in business this autumn. Husband and wife David and Jenny Hooper launched IFS in autumn 2004 and have celebrated with friends, family, business partners and staff members. READ MORE: Warwickshire logistics firm celebrates anniversary with raft of promotions Jenny said...

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Kent-based Saga in talks with Belgian insurer Ageas

Giles Gwinnett — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:56:00 +0000

Kent-based over-50s focused service provider Saga responded to media coverage this week, saying it was in discussions with Belgian insurer Ageas over a potential partnership for its insurance business. In a stock market statement, Saga noted, however, that there could be "no certainty" that any partnership agreement will occur. "A further announcement will be made in due course, as appropriate...

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Gloucester's Blackfinch Group appoints industry veteran Keogh

Giles Gwinnett — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:45:00 +0000

Mark Keogh has been hired as head of asset management distribution at Gloucester-based investment firm Blackfinch Group. He brings over 37 years of industry experience and joins Blackfinch to drive the growth of its managed portfolio service (MPS) and tailored portfolio service (TPS). READ MORE: Gloucester’s Blackfinch Ventures caps off £1.3m investment round The firm noted that more financial...

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Aurrigo International sees strong growth in autonomous division in first half

Giles Gwinnett — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:34:00 +0000

Coventry-based Aurrigo International plc, a specialist in automated ground handling technology for baggage and cargo, said it had seen strong growth in its autonomous business in the first half of the year. The AIM- listed tech group said £800,000 of revenue had been generated in the first half in autonomous solutions alone (a 160% rise), with the promise of annual sales touching £3 million by...

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South West accountants Milsted Langdon welcomes new trainee cohort

Giles Gwinnett — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:44:00 +0000

South West accountants Milsted Langdon is investing in its growth, welcoming a team of 18 trainees across its four offices. At the Bristol office, Abdul Ali, Daniel Jenkins, Oliver Parish, Daniel Rowden, Joel Tudor, Amanda Williams and Zak Ali are coming aboard the accountancy team, while Philip Manley is joining the tax team, the firm said. READ MORE: Milsted Langdon’s Bristol office welcomes...

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