Aug
2010
Articles from 18th Aug 2010
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Tanfield Group closer to breaking even
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
ELECTRIC vehicle and aerial lift manufacturer Tanfield Group has said it has “moved closer towards a break-even position” as it unveiled reduced losses in its latest interim results. Read
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Chocolini's move to larger premises
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
A TEESSIDE chocolate shop is savouring the sweet taste of success after moving to a bigger home in a seaside town - and starting to take new orders from across the country. Read
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Teesside councils plan renewable energy schemes
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
COUNCILS on Teesside are planning a raft of renewable energy schemes following the lifting of a ban on selling electricity to the grid today. Read
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Lingfield Point harvest first crop of honey
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
DARLINGTON business park Lingfield Point is celebrating after harvesting the first crop of honey from its own bees. Read
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Inflation remains on a high
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
A SQUEEZE on food bills offset lower petrol prices in July to keep the cost of living well above the Bank of England’s target, official figures have showed. Read
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Wynyard Golf Club unveil development plans
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
WYNYARD Golf Club has unveiled plans for a hotel, leisure and residential development. Read
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Export experts on hand for North East firms
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
NORTH East businesses can learn how they can benefit from the second year of an initiative between HSBC Commercial Banking and UK Trade & Investment to help exporters. Read
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Walt Disney delight for media company Pyramid
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
A PRODUCTION company set up by two college friends has hit the big time after landing work with Walt Disney to produce marketing material for some of this year’s biggest blockbusters. Read
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Aesica invests in high containment facility
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
RAPIDLY expanding Newcastle-based drug maker Aesica is investing £3m to expand its plant in Kent. The new purpose-built unit at the company’s site in Queenborough will be a high containment facility, which will allow Aesica to handle higher potency pharmaceuticals. Read
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Joe is swapping loans for coffee and Flat Caps
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
A FORMER bank worker is taking on the big coffee shop chains with an independent cafe he reckons has the best ambience in Newcastle. Read
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Small firms report a rise in business confidence
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
SMALL firms are predicting rising sales and profits amid an increase in confidence fuelled by hopes of growing exports, according to a new report. Read
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Mills Group aims to increase its turnover by 25%
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
CONVENIENCE store firm Mills Group expects to grow its turnover by 25% following a move into the supermarket sector, with the purchase of eight stores. Read
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Local firm first to raise money from Islamic bond
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
A TYNESIDE firm has become the first in the country to raise money from an Islamic bond in a move which could herald more firms across the UK taking advantage of untapped funds in Asia and the Middle East. Read
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Beauty businesses now beneath family roof
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
A MOTHER and daughter are proving they make a beautiful partnership, after bringing their businesses together under one roof. Read
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Energy firm powers up for better year ahead
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
A GREEN energy installation company believes that it can grow its sales andovercome a disappointing first year, which saw the Government scrap a key funding incentive. Read
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Energy firm Helius plans another power plant
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
BIOMASS energy firm Helius has announced plans for another power plant, this time on the South East coast. Read
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Carlsberg raises a glass to increased profit forecast
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
BREWING giant Carlsberg has lifted its target for profits growth after securing a bigger slice of key markets including the UK. Read
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Building firm has sizeable losses after restructuring
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
BUILDING services firm Rok has revealed sizeable losses as it counted the cost of job losses and restructuring at its troubled plumbing division. Read
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Manchester United strikes deal in Hong Kong
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
MANCHESTER United has agreed a ground-breaking contract with Hong Kong-based telecommunications giant PCCW to become the official broadcaster of MUTV in the territory. Read
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Tough times for supermarket giant Asda
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
SUPERMARKET chain Asda has posted another fall in sales as it continues to grapple with testing conditions for the industry. Read
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Training company aims to turn £8m into £100m
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
A FAST-expanding training and consultancy group that counts Harrods and the NHS among its clients is aiming to double its workforce and boost turnover from £8m to £100m after moving into a new head office on South Tyneside. Read
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Tyneside firm OJ-Bio to make health screen kits
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
A DIAGNOSTICS company plans to open a factory in the region to make kits that allow people to test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) after the business won more than £111,000 of investment. Read
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Friends Provident sees sharp profits rise
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
THE new owner of Friends Provident has announced a sharp rise in profits at the life assurer but said tough trading conditions in the UK reinforced the case for more deals in the sector. Read
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Pushing for changes in how we heat homes
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
THIS region is taking a national lead in the rush to capitalise on new environmentally friendly technologies. But although the wind turbines and electric cars are grabbing most of the headlines, building companies are quietly developing their own green industry. Read
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Executive awards celebrate very special people
Aug 18 2010 | Business News
THE search is on to recognise the brightest stars in the North East business world in our prestigious North East Business Executive of the Year Awards 2010. Read
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We want to hear from YOU
Aug 18 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
THE Evening Gazette has launched a major survey aimed at Teesside’s business community. Read
