Nov
2009
Articles from 3rd Nov 2009
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Benfield and Vertu continue on acquisition road
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
TWO fast-growing North East motor dealers have bought new outlets as they take advantage of the troubles of some of their competitors. Read
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Importer looks to future after securing contract
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
AN importer of Chinese engineering components expects its revenues to jump by half after landing a five-year contract with engineering giant Caterpillar. Read
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Salem looks to expand after new factory move
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
AN industrial tubing business has overcome a number of problems, including a colony of greater crested newts, and has moved into a new £3.5m factory as it looks to triple its turnover from £10m to around £30m. Read
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A digital design for life
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
Teesside’s creative and digital designers are adding colour to a host of sectors from agriculture to construction. JEZ DAVISON reports. Read
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THE ISSUE: Don't spoil the party say small firms
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
EMPLOYERS have been urged not to cancel office parties this Christmas because of the devastating effect it could have on small firms. Read
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Cut-price fares predicted to hit Ryanair profits boost
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
BUDGET airline Ryanair has said that falling fuel costs had boosted profits but added that cut-price fares would result in losses for the rest of the year. Read
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Property group admits considering fundraising
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
PROPERTY group Quintain Estates has confirmed it is considering a fund- raising amid speculations that it was looking to raise £180m. Read
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Industry leaders warn against over-optimism
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
MANUFACTURING industry leaders warned against over-optimism as a key industry monitor showed the sector’s output is at the highest level for nearly two years. Read
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Clunkers scheme boosts car manufacturer Ford
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
CAR giant Ford has reported its first earnings growth in more than a year thanks to the US “cash for clunkers“ scheme and cost-cutting efforts. Read
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Soaring numbers at Saltholme Reserve
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
A NEW Teesside tourist attraction has welcomed double the anticipated visitor numbers since opening this year. Read
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Ecom moves to Teesside
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
A GLOBAL equipment manufacturer is moving its UK operation to Teesside from Chesterfield because of the success of the North-east’s oil and chemical industry. Read
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Royal Mail faces legal action in strike
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
TALKS to try to break the deadlocked postal dispute were expected to resume today as the Royal Mail faces legal action over the recruitment of 30,000 agency staff during the strike. Read
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Got a sparkling future in store
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
A BOOM in the fireworks market has sparked a second venture for a Tees Valley packaging company. Read
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Be cautious on growth - chief
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
MANUFACTURING industry leaders warned against over-optimism as a key industry monitor showed the sector’s output is at the highest level for nearly two years. Read
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Engineering company in move to Teesside
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
A GERMAN engineering equipment maker has moved its UK operation to Teesside from Chesterfield because of the success of the North East’s oil and chemical industry. Read
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NECC is the ‘best employer’
Nov 03 2009 | Business News
THE North East Chamber of Commerce has won an award in recognition of its flexible working practises. Read
