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Stewart Group expands global reach
Knowsley-headquartered Stewart Group, a metals and minerals inspection and analysis company, has expanded its international footprint with the acquisition of Canadian business G&T Metallurgical Services (GTMET). Stewart Group’s managing director John Notman-Watt told Insider the deal brought staff numbers close to the 1,000 mark and pushed revenues over the €60m barrier. “It’s a big step forward for us,” he said.
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Deals
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Ley rubber stamps Knowsley move
Ley Rubber is gearing up for further expansion after investing £950,000 in a move from Liverpool to Knowsley. The company secured a £150,000 funding package from NatWest to help fund the relocation.
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Eatonfield reassures investors
Property developer Eatonfield has reassured investors about its funding position, saying that it has sufficient working capital until the end of the month. The Tarporley-headquartered business, owned by Rob Lloyd - star of Channel 4’s Secret Millionaire, warned in December that funding would run out in late January.
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Business
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Russell Taylor on the acquisition trail
Wirral technical recruitment and training firm Russell Taylor Associates has announced a three-fold increase in turnover for 2010 and said it is looking to acquire up to three businesses this year.
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High sugar prices boost Liverpool supplier
Soaring sugar prices and strong pre-Christmas sales have negated the effects of the “exceptionally severe” winter weather at Liverpool-headquartered The Real Good Food Company.
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Boat Show to showcase Liverpool
Marine Industry Events, organiser of the Liverpool Boat Show, has joined forces with The Mersey Partnership to promote the event and the city.
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IRC to bounce back with "buoyant" performace
The restaurant operator behind the Piccolino and Bar & Grill brands has revealed a drop in like-for-like sales of 4 per cent in December. Despite the fall, Manchester-based Individual Restaurant Company (IRC) said that early 2011 trading has been “buoyant”.
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Record manufacturing levels revealed
Manufacturing activity has climbed to its fastest pace since records began, according to the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey. It also reveals that factory costs have increased and employment in the manufacturing sector has risen at its quickest pace since 1992.
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Property
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CBRE retained by Merseyside Pension Fund
Following a competitive tender, Liverpool-based Merseyside Pension Fund - the UK’s fifth largest local authority pension fund - has awarded a four-year contract to CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).
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Aztec recruits five
Liverpool and Manchester fit-out contractor Aztec has recruited five new people across its offices in the cities.
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Smith & Sons auction to be filmed
Property consultancy and auctioneer Smith & Sons has announced details of its first auction of 2011 with a catalogue comprising a broad range of refurbishment and investment opportunities. BBC television show Homes under the Hammer will be filming on the day.
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