May
2010
Articles from 28th May 2010
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Stadium Group in talks to sell plastics factory
May 28 2010 | Business News
ELECTRONICS company Stadium Group is in talks to sell its plastics division in London and complete a focus on its core business which began eight years ago. Read
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Rhodipor Ecobuild warmer home of the future
May 28 2010 | Business News
THE STOCKTON architects behind a polystyrene walled eco house - nicknamed the sugarlump - claimed their system could revolutionise the Tees Valley’s move to zero carbon homes. Read
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Teeport hope in Asda Netto deal
May 28 2010 | Business News
ASDA’s surprise acquisition of value grocery chain Netto yesterday could boost volumes through the retail giant’s Teeport distribution centre. Read
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Mr Beanbags UK hoping for big things
May 28 2010 | Business News
STOCKTON company Mr Beanbags UK is hoping this supersized creation can lead to even bigger sales figures. Read
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Jobs Fund blow
May 28 2010 | Business News
THE Government’s decision to cut a fund that has helped hundreds of Teesside teenagers into jobs was condemned today. Read
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Containers herald growth at Teesport
May 28 2010 | Business News
TEESPORT will welcome its second new container shipping service in as many months, as it prepares for the announcement of what are expected to be record volumes when official traffic statistics are released on June 10. Read
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Low carbon technology experts’ grant quest
May 28 2010 | Business News
EXPERTS in emerging low carbon technologies were today preparing to stake their claim on a 50 billion Euro fund to create homes and offices of the future. Read
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Travis in advanced BSS takeover talks
May 28 2010 | Business News
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins is in "advanced" talks over a £553m takeover of plumbing specialist BSS, it was announced today. Read
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Brulines backs off from Universe deal
May 28 2010 | Business News
STOCKTON-based pub, petrol and leisure industry data specialist Brulines says it will now not make a takeover bid for the Universe Group. Read
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Jobs fears over Johnson Matthey plant closure
May 28 2010 | Business News
CHEMICALS giant Johnson Matthey has revealed plans to close a Teesside plant which may lead to the redundancy of its 50 staff. Read
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Cell stem technology prepares for market
May 28 2010 | Business News
A BIOTECHNOLOGY firm which has pioneered technology that will advance stem cell research and could lead to a cut in the number of medical tests on people and animals has won £1.6m of investment. Read
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Gentoo launch scheme to help first-time buyers
May 28 2010 | Business News
A LEADING North East housing company has launched an innovative scheme which could see thousands of first time buyers get onto the housing ladder without the need for a deposit or mortgage. Read
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Union and MPs in Thai trip bid to save Corus
May 28 2010 | Business News
UNION leaders and North East MPs flew to Thailand last night to speak to a steel company mulling the purchase of the Teesside Cast Products plant, which has been mothballed with the loss of 1,600 jobs. Read
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Sugar set to take a back seat in Tate & Lyle’s future
May 28 2010 | Business News
TATE & Lyle has fuelled speculation over its long-term presence in sugar by placing food ingredients at the forefront of its growth strategy. Read
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Asda swoops for discounter Netto
May 28 2010 | Business News
SUPERMARKET giant Asda is snapping up the UK arm of discount retailer Netto in a move set to add another 193 stores to its estate. Read
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High-street drop in sales ‘more than a blip’
May 28 2010 | Business News
HIGH-street sales fell to a 14-month low in May, according to a CBI report – further evidence that consumer spending is faltering. Read
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Takeoverdeal fails
May 28 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
STOCKTON data management firm Brulines has failed in its attempts to acquire an electronic payment meter specialist, it emerged this morning. Read
