Mar
2010
Articles from 5th Mar 2010
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Stuart’s aiming to win World Cup
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
A MIDDLESBROUGH software developer is launching a suite of new football games ahead of this year’s eagerly awaited World Cup. Read
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Cracker overhaul underway
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
SABIC has begun a £12m planned overhaul of its Butadiene 3 plant this weekend, guaranteeing up to 20 years production for one of the smaller lines linked to the Wilton cracker. Read
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Hertel’s biofuels deal
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
A MIDDLESBROUGH-based engineering firm has won the maintenance contract for the new Ensus plant at Wilton, securing 120 jobs. Read
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Challenge gave me confidence to grow
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
STOCKTON spray tan queen Louise Bell, right, credits the If We Can, You Can challenge with transforming her business in double quick time. Read
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Recession halts driver training
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
A STOCKTON training firm has gone into liquidation after seeing business plummet by more than a third, made worse, it said, by changes in the way government-sponsored funding was paid. Read
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Souped-up sales boost vehicle modifying firm
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
A COMPANY which helps drivers soup up their cars and motorbikes is looking to grow export sales after selling its products to dealerships in America, Norway, South Africa and Austria. Read
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Manufacturers call for balance in UK economy
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
ONE of the region’s senior business figures said he believes the North East can lead the UK in creation of low-carbon jobs as he launched a drive to ensure the next Government helps to create a better future for UK manufacturers. Read
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Pioneering project could aid disease diagnosis
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
ENTREPRENEUR Will Dracup last night unveiled his plans for a pioneering LifeBank which he believes could provide a major boost to the region’s life sciences and health care sectors. Read
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Coatings firm aims for massive sales expansion
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
A FIRM on Teesside which makes industrial coatings is aiming for a massive expansion of its overseas sales. Read
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Fears that loss of skills could hit Corus buy-out
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
THERE is concern that the loss of key skills at Teesside Cast Products (TCP) may put off potential bidders interested in buying the plant. Read
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Aviva confident as it reports rise in profits
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
INSURANCE giant Aviva has reported a “significant year of progress” after weathering the recession by slashing costs and trimming nearly 11,000 roles across its workforce. Read
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Trinity Mirror profits better than expected
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
MEDIA giant Trinity Mirror has announced better than expected profits after a tough year. The owner of the Mirror and regional newspapers including The Journal, Evening Gazette and Sunday Sun, said group revenue dipped by £108.4m to £763.3m in 53 weeks to January 3. Read
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Challenge for Amec as annual profits drop
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
ENGINEERING and project management giant Amec warned of a 'challenging' year ahead and posted lower than expected annual profits. Read
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Borrowing costs stay at 0.5% all-time low
Mar 05 2010 | Business News
RATE-SETTERS have held fire once again on fresh aid for the economy after a year of record low interest rates and emergency stimulus measures. Read
