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Management at Independent Forgings & Alloys in Sheffield have acquired a majority stake of the specialist manufacturer in a buyout deal supported by Yorkshire advisers. The management team of Andy McGuinness, Craig Syson and Gareth Davies increased their existing equity stake in the company, with YFM Equity Partners disposing of its minority share and Martin Burnham reducing his holding while continuing in his role as chairman. READ MORE...
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A Barnsley-based laser-cutting and engraving business has invested £150,000 in a bid to boost production after it netted a cash injection. Read More...
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Commercial lender Bluestone said its takeover of Sheffield-based Close Credit Management presents an "attractive opportunity" for it to expand in the UK. Read More...
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Dragons' Den star Peter Jones kicked off the Made festival by urging Yorkshire's entrepreneurs to believe in their business ideas and saying "go for your dreams". The serial entrepreneur was speaking at the opening event of the festival in Sheffield which attracted huge crowds and aims to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs. Read More...
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Sheffield-based Zoo Digital Group has a "solid platform for further growth" after completing a fundraising and restructuring of its convertible loan notes, the company said ahead of its AGM today. Read More...
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Jobs have been created after a Rotherham fish and chip restaurant opened with the support of a six-figure loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial. Read More...
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Turnover has jumped by more than £10m at Pegler Yorkshire as the plumbing business upped its prices to cover "ever increasing" raw material costs. The company, which appointed Stuart Anderson as managing director earlier this month, also pushed pre-tax profit for the year above the £10m mark. Read More...
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Sheffield Forgemasters' offshore technology and project management division Vulcan SFM has broken its annual target for new orders by almost £18m. Read More...
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Muse Developments has appointed David Wells as development director for Yorkshire and the North East. Read More...
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Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has completed work at Birley Wood Golf Course. Read More...
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