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 Darwen-based Crown Paints will be "stronger and even better" after it was sold to Danish coatings supplier Hempel. Its chief executive Brian Davidson told Insider he will continue in his post with Crown Paints which is now set to embark on a national campaign including TV advertisements and social media involvement. Hempel chief executive Pierre-Yves Jullien said it will work "in partnership" with Crown and there are no plans to change any jobs. READ MORE...
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The Glazer family, which owns Manchester United Football Club, are considering returning the company to the stock market in a £1.7bn flotation, it has been reported. But the company would be listed in Asia rather than the London Stock Exchange. Read More...
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CorpAcq, the Altrincham-based industrial conglomerate and investment business started by entrepreneur Simon Orange, has bought Yorkshire-based Hessle Fork Trucks in a multimillion-pound deal. Read More...
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Doug Barrowman is building a financial services business on the Isle of Man that could eventually float on the stock market. The one-time Manchester corporate finance adviser told Insider his model for Knox House Group is Hargreaves Landsdown, but for wealthier clients. Read More...
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Offers are today being sought for fashion and homewares chain Life & Style after it was placed in administration. The Altrincham business, formed from the remnants of the Knowsley-based Ethel Austin fashion chain, had been crippled by "poor trading", administrators said. Read More...
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Bibby Line Group has reported a 46 per cent rise on operating profit for the year to 31 December 2010 to £40.8m. The Liverpool shipping and business services company posted a six per cent rise in turnover to £1.16bn. Read More...
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North West business figures have been honoured as part of the Queen's official birthday celebrations. They include Manchester United director Maurice Watkins, Skills Academy for Nuclear chief executive Jean Llewellyn, Timpson chief executive and Insider 42 under 42 member James Timpson, and Maria and Mark Whitehead of the Cumbrian-based Hawkshead Relish Company. Read More...
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Manufacturing production experienced its biggest monthly drop in two-and-a-half years, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics. Read More...
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Commercial wholesaler Makro, which is based in Eccles, has announced that four members of the management team have left the business. Read More...
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Experts from leading companies are offering their guidance on how business analytics can be used to provide a competitive advantage at a special Insider's Business Analytics Forum 2011. It is an invite-only event but places are still available. Read More...
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Michael Oglesby, Insider's Property Personality of the Year 2011, has urged those in the industry to increase their civic engagement. Oglesby received the award as much for projects such as leading the new Chetham's School of Music building as for his work chairing Bruntwood, and said such works inspire further success. Read More...
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