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San Carlo Group is on course for a turnover of £30m this year as the Italian restaurant chain's empire continues to expand. Director Marcello Distefano said the company has flourished during the downturn and intends to increase its international footprint. He is one of Insider's 42 under 42 class of 2011, as revealed in this month's North West Business Insider. READ MORE...
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Wilmslow shower and tile maker Norcros has secured a £51m revolving credit facility with a syndicate of three banks. The company has also revealed it expects half-year revenues to have topped £100m. Read More...
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E-teaching organisation Learndirect has been acquired by LDC from Ufi Charitable Trust (UCT) in a £40m deal set up by the Manchester office of financial advisory group Rothschild. Read More...
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The North West is the only English region to increase both deal volume and value in the year to date, according to new data. Read More...
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Peninsula Business Services, the Manchester employment law consultancy, has bought South West company Health Assured following a successful partnering arrangement. Read More...
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Four Seasons Healthcare, set to become Britain's biggest care home operator when it completes the takeover of 140 homes formerly managed by Southern Cross, has slipped to a pre-tax loss of more than £12m. Read More...
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Greater Manchester's economy is performing better than expected but the outlook remains challenging, according to a new survey. Read More...
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Making further headway into overseas markets and developing new brands are said to be the main targets of G&J Greenall, as the Warrington distiller looks to mark its 250th anniversary with continued growth. Read More...
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Looking to source new clients? Insider’s North West Top 500 Companies 2011 database is our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list, providing you with the strongest contacts for the region’s biggest companies. Order this month and receive a 25 per cent discount or request a free sample. Read More...
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Wirral has signed a 'sister city' agreement with Taicang in the Jiangsu province of China to develop business links and help to secure investment in Peel Group's Wirral Waters scheme. Read More...
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Liverpool economic development and regeneration consultancy Amion has named Chester's former Odeon cinema as its preferred site for the city's new theatre. Read More...
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Knight Frank has secured two new occupiers for Flourocarbon at its industrial accommodation on Excalibur Way in Irlam. Read More...
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