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Severn Glocon plans international expansion
Severn Glocon Group, a recent winner of a Queen's Award, is planning to expand its Severn Ball Valves subsidiary into the Middle East and Australia, Insider can reveal. Colin Findlay, executive director of oil and gas parts supplier Severn Glocon, told Insider: "We've established Severn Ball Valves over the last year – it's been very successful, based out of Aberdeen – and we're now establishing centres in Gloucester, Dubai and Perth."
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Deals
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Dawson declares DIY chain interest
Plymouth-based entrepreneur Chris Dawson is eyeing a takeover of the Focus DIY chain, it has emerged. Dawson, who runs his The Range empire from a base in Estover, told reporters he was interested in purchasing Focus' entire stock after it was plunged into administration yesterday.
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SW accountancy firms in advanced merger talks
Two South West accountancy practices have confirmed they are in advanced merger discussions. Francis Clark, which is headquartered in Exeter, and Truro-based Winter Rule have agreed heads of terms and are expected to merge from June 2011.
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IoD chief calls for investment help
The government needs to act to help businesses seeking investment. That's the view of Miles Templeman, the director general of the Institute of Directors (IoD), who spoke to Insider. He said: "If the government wants UK businesses to compete on the world stage, it needs to give more assistance to businesses in need of funding."
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Property
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Winkworth snaps up Bournemouth offices
M Winkworth has bought the franchise of four Bournemouth offices for £455,000 from Mitchells.
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Eco furniture business expands into Launceston
Gloucestershire-based Eco Furniture International, which sells furniture made from recycled materials, is expanding into Launceston.
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Business
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Virgin call centre closure is a "disaster" - Kerr
Virgin Media's decision to close its call centre in Trowbridge has been described as a "disaster" by a union leader. The move is expected to affect about 450 staff.
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Renishaw confirmed for trade debate
Rhydian Pountney of Gloucestershire-based engineering giant Renishaw is now confirmed for Insider’s international trade event next week.
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Cornwall and Canada in taxi agreement
Gould Electronics, which is based in Redruth, has formed an agreement with Canada-based Little Services to introduce its 'Logistrics Taxi' application to the UK.
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Somerset in Business Conference to talk green
This year’s Somerset in Business Conference will focus exclusively on low carbon energy generation and environmental technology. The 2011 conference, entitled 'Somerset – The Energy to Achieve' will take place at the Taunton Rugby Club on 24 May.
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