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Envirowise says Yorkshire firms may become more energy “thrifty”

THE recession could leave a valuable legacy for businesses in Yorkshire – as more firms adopt a “thrifty” mindset and seek energy savings.Read

Lick Digital buys digital print company Topcopy

A FIRM founded in Elland has completed the takeover of a company in Leeds.Read

Department of Energy official visits SITA UK’s Kirklees plant

A SENIOR Whitehall official has visited a revolutionary energy-from-waste plant in Huddersfield.Read

Institute of Directors show Christmas spirit still thriving

BOSSES are doing their best to preserve the Christmas spirit in the face of tough trading, it is claimed.Read

EEF and BDO survey reports improvements for manufacturing

MANUFACTURING firms in Yorkshire have reported a slight improvement in their fortunes.Read

Denford Ltd chief executive among winners in Autosport Awards

BUSINESSMAN Andrew Denford was among the winners at a glittering awards ceremony – for his efforts to interest students in technology.Read

Wheawill and Sudworth's Colin Barrett issues tax deadline reminder

THE January 31 Tax Return filing deadline for the submission of individual, partnership and trust tax returns for the year ended April 5, 2009 is looming large on the horizon.Read

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Sewtec Automation lands multi-million pound contracts

A COMPANY supplying automated equipment to major names worldwide has secured a string of orders worth millions of pounds.Read

Paxman Coolers set to conquer Middle East markets

A COMPANY supplying scalp coolers to treat hair loss in cancer patients is taking its innovative product to the Middle East.Read

Fox’s Biscuits provides sweet work for Simon

SWEET-TOOTHED Simon Pope claims to have the best job in Britain – being paid to eat an astonishing 7,080 biscuits a year.Read

QT Creative founder fashions new business

BUSINESSWOMAN Clare Quartermaine is fashioning a new enterprise.Read

Mouchel rejects two takeover approaches

ENGINEERING firm Mouchel said it had “unanimously rejected” two takeover approaches from rival VT Group.Read

Cadbury denounces “derisory” Kraft offer

CADBURY has accused Kraft of trying to buy it “on the cheap” as it set out a robust defence against the US suitor’s £10bn hostile bid.Read

Supernanny maker Shed Media weighs up buy-out bid

TV production firm Shed Media – which makes New Tricks and Supernanny – is weighing up an initial approach from a buy-out consortium.Read

Lloyds Banking Group hails success of £13.5bn rights issue

LLOYDS Banking Group said its £13.5bn cash call had been a success after shareholders took up more than 95% of the shares on offer.Read

Full of beans

COFFEE business Costa continued to defy the recession – after owner Whitbread reported another “outstanding” performance by the chain.Read

Care home scheme is just the start for Lawrence Tomlinson and LNT Construction

A CONSTRUCTION company headed by Batley-based tycoon Lawrence Tomlinson has completed its first project for a care home operator.Read

Spectacular Driveways UK joins forces with Lafarge for training course

A COMPANY specialising in creating driveways has teamed up with one of the biggest names in decorative concrete.Read

Lawrence Tomlinson named official Patron for Yorkshire

BATLEY-born businessman Lawrence Tomlinson has been appointed as an official Patron for Yorkshire.Read

Visitors’ day for network group Business Network International

A BUSINESS networking group is staging a visitors’ day for one of its local branches.Read