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Manganese Bronze Holdings PLC

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:13:46 +0100

Slower trading - fall in sales
Black cab manufacturer Manganese Bronze Holdings has experienced slower trading and expects UK sales in the first half of 2012 to be lower than for the first half of 2011. Trading has been affected by weak business confidence due to adverse economic conditions. Sales are expected to improve in the second half. 2010 turnover £69.5m, 321 employees.

James Transport Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:22:24 +0100

Acquired by the Potter Group - Combined Growth - Turnover £12m
Potter Group Logistics has acquired House of James Transport, the York-based logistics and pallet network operator. Simon Gill, who was managing director of House of James, will remain with the combined businesses as commercial director.

The Potter Group Ltd

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:22:24 +0100

Group Expansion - Acquisition made - Growth Strategy
Potter Group Logistics has acquired House of James Transport, the York-based logistics and pallet network operator, which will increase its turnover by about 50 per cent to 22m. Matthew Lamb is Managing Director

Stobart Group Ltd

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:39:21 +0100

2,000 potential new jobs - Widnes inter-modal site development - strong business performance
Logistics group Stobart expects to complete development at its Widnes road, rail and sea hub within three years, creating up to 2,000 jobs. Revenues increased to £551.9m for the year to February 2012, from £500.4m in 2011. Pre-tax profits increased to £30.5m compared with £29.5m previously. The group employs a total of 5,500 staff.

Autologic Holdings PLC

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:19:28 +0100

Spirit Motortransport acquired - transporter fleet strengthened
Northampton-based automotive services company Autologic has continued its expansion with the acquisition of certain assets of Spirit Motortransport, including car transporters. Spirit Motortransport was placed into administration in May 2012. Autologic recorded a 5% increase in revenue to £144.7m in 2011.

Stansted Airport Limited

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:40 +0100

23,000 m2 hanger let - $2m refurbishment
Stansted Airport has let a 23,000m2 hanger to international company Aero Toy Store. The facility will offer aircraft handling, parking and completions after a $2 million refurbishment.

Pennant International Group Plc

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:06 +0100

Revenue expectations upgraded - positive outlook for 2012
Gloucestershire-based Pennant International expects revenues in 2012 to exceed current market expectations. The revenue forecast was upgraded as a result of progress in the first quarter and confidence over the delivery of major contracts. 2010 turnover £9.57m, 106 employees.

NATS Holdings Ltd

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:32:25 +0100

New Director appointed - Senior Leadership Team expands
NATS, the UKs leading provider of air traffic services, has appointed Tim Bullock to the role of Director Supply Chain Management, effective July 2012. Mr Bulloock will be a member of Managing Director Operations Martin Rolfes senior leadership team.

FirstGroup Plc

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:02 +0100

Finance director appointed - board strengthened
Transport company FirstGroup has strengthened its board with the appointment of Chris Surch as Group Finance Director. Mr Surch joins the company from waste management company Shanks, where he has been group finance director since May 2009.

John Menzies Plc

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:02:51 +0100

Depot Closure - 100 Jobs at Risk - Review of Depots - £1.337bn turnover
Newspaper and magazine distribution company John Menzies are reviewing its network of depots and consultation has begun for the closure of its Suffolk depot with the loss of 100 jobs. Menzies Distribution has more than 4,000 employees, £56.4m profit and a turnover of £1.337bn