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Schedule it ‘cleans up’ at Marketing & Technology awards being crowned Company of the Year
Resource management and scheduling software company Schedule it is delighted to have won the Marketing & Technology Company of the Year category in the 2020…

Ex-Dell Technologies senior figurehead joins rapid-growth tech firm Solutionize Global
Dell Technologies’ former executive, Riaan de Klerk, has been appointed as chief digital officer for technology solutions and services provider, Solutionize Global.

Northern business group Applebridge Family step up to the plate for thousands of families across the North East
Northern construction group, the Applebridge Family, have been awarded Outstanding Charity Support by Small to Medium Sized Companies at the 2020 North East Charity Awards,…

Confusion persists over correct use of antibiotics says pharmaceutical manufacturer
Brits know less about how antibiotics work and what they should be used to treat than their European cousins – but our knowledge about how…

Addmaster helps Asda boost store hygiene with new antimicrobial technology deal
One of the UK’s biggest retailers is looking to boost the hygiene experience of its customers even further by investing in antimicrobial product protection at…

Northern engineering firm supports creation of world-first ‘clean’ antimony and gold processing plant
Yorkshire-based thermal and metallurgical engineering firm Inprotec has completed a seven-figure project to support the creation of the world’s first ‘clean plant’ antimony and gold…

Tech provider plugs in six-figure ServiceNow automation to support client customer experience
Solutionize Global has joined forces with Whyaye to roll-out ServiceNow® Customer Service Management– in a £150,000-plus investment – to provide operational excellence with streamlined processes…

Mini Mason tries out dream job for size with Caddick Construction
Digger-mad Mason Knott was given the opportunity to try out his dream job by Caddick Construction.

Sales boom for Conservatory Outlet Group as it’s named in London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’
One of Yorkshire’s fastest growing businesses has been officially recognised by the London Stock Exchange after posting £44m in sales over the last twelve months.

Construction progressing as steel frame complete at Wakefield 515 site
Significant progress is being made at Panattoni’s Wakefield515 site, where steel is already up on the largest speculative development in the north for 10 years.

New housing association partnership sets five devolution ambitions for West Yorkshire
A group of housing associations has today published a prospectus outlining detailed proposals on how to provide more homes and improve lives across West Yorkshire…

Technology solutions specialist unveils apprenticeship programme to plug skills gap
Solutionize Global has launched a graduate academy for budding leaders to tackle the tech skills shortage – with plans for the scheme to become the…

Conservatory Outlet boosts manufacturing capability with £500,000 investment
The UK’s leading manufacturer of high-quality windows, doors, home extensions and conservatory products has pressed the button on a new £500,000 investment drive to increase…

Experienced tech advisor joins hyper-growth digital services firm
Technology solutions and services provider Solutionize Global has appointed a former Dell Technologies managing consultant as it gears up to more than double its turnover…

Director joins multi-million technology firm to bolster ambitious growth plans
Leading technology solutions and services provider Solutionize Global has added another senior figure to its business – with a strong commitment to further growing its…

Consilia Legal launch innovative online mediation solution
Yorkshire-based law practice Consilia Legal has launched an innovative online mediation solution, offering access to remote, high quality mediation services.

Wakefield-based Inprotec installs state-of-the-art dust extraction system at UK’s biggest battery recycling centre
Wakefield-based engineering firm Inprotec has completed a significant project to install a state-of-the-art system to capture and safely extract operational dust at the UK’s only…

Work starts on Wakefield515 industrial site
Panattoni, Europe’s largest industrial developer, has now broken ground with appointed construction partner, Caddick Construction, on a new 515,000 sq.

Yorkshire engineering boss appointed to board of national sustainability centre of excellence
The managing director of a leading Yorkshire-based engineering company has been appointed to the board of a national group which serves as a global centre…

Contactless car sales are key to industry’s future
With the automotive industry taking a hit during the Coronavirus pandemic, The Car Buying Group has resumed trading with tens of thousands of customers looking…

Mid Yorkshire Chamber launches new member benefit
A new business funding matching tool looking to revolutionise access to finance for businesses throughout the districts of Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield has today been…

£3million Leeds industrial development completes
On behalf of Towngate Plc, Caddick Construction has completed a 57,500 sq ft speculative industrial development at Cross Green Industrial Estate, which is set to…

Yorkshire cloud and tech specialists hits £42 million turnover
Wakefield-based Solutionize Global has eclipsed £42m in turnover in the financial year 19/20 – and is dedicating substantial investment into new Mayfair premises, talented recruits…