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Weightmans Llp

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:38:14 +0100

Turnover up 33% following acquisition - Profit down 25,000
Weightmans, the national law firm headquartered in Liverpool, has recorded a 32.9% rise in annual turnover to 77.1m. This increase is as a result of the companys acquisition of smaller Liverpool based law practice Mace & Jones in 2011. Profits per Equity Partner for 2012 are 275,000, down from 300,000 in 2011. Partrick Gual is Managing Partner at Weightmans.

General Motors Limited

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:36:16 +0100

Cheshire jobs created - New model to be built
General Motors is to build its new model at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, creating and securing jobs at the plant. Further jobs will be created in the supply chain.

Hbj Gateley Wareing Uk Llp

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:36:01 +0100

Business expansion - New contracts won - 6 new partners
LAW firm HBJ Gateley has promoted six of its senior associates to the rank of partner at its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. The company has won a growing amount of work across sectors including corporate recovery, energy and property.

March UK Limited

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:29:10 +0100

Online retail company £240m Loss - future investment in IT infrastruture - restructuring programmes - Turnover 2.57bn - 16,000 Employees
Merseyside online retail company March UK have recorded Group turnover up from £1.89bn for 2010. Despite this, March UK recorded an operating loss of 240m, up from 76.8m in 2010. The losses are due to the cost of integration and restructuring programmes. The group continues to invest in its future with further significant investment in the IT infrastructure and web platform, supported by advertising campaigns.

SUSTAINABILITY INC LIMITED

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:19:21 +0100

£1m Electricity North West contract - £200,000 renewable energy investment - potential new jobs
Sustainability Inc has secured a £1m contract to carry out refurbishment and fit-out work at Electricity North West offices in Preston. The firm recently won a contract worth up to £3m annually with Bagel Nash. Sustainability is diversifying into renewable energy with a £200,000 investment. It employs 32 staff.

QUANTUM PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:50 +0100

£25m expansion - Future Growth - 200 New Jobs
DRUGS company Quantum Pharmaceutical plans further growth after a £25m expansion which has seen it take on 200 staff and double its revenues to £55m. The company has also completed the acquisitions of three companies. Managing director is Andrew Scaife

CSR Plc

Wed, 23 May 2012 03:21:37 +0100

£10m loss at wireless technology firm - £44m restructuring costs - Over 400 jobs lost
Cambridge based wireless technology firm CSR Plc has recorded a pre-tax loss of £10.2million between January and March 2012, compared with a loss of £1.8million in the same period in 2011. The increased losses are as a result of the companys £44m of restructuring costs, which included closing down its TV business section and cutting more than 400 jobs.

Mechan Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:10:15 +0100

Expansion of export business - Sales level maintained - Business award
Heavy lifting equipment specialist Mechan has expanded its export business into new markets in Taiwan, New Zealand and Belgium. Sales and profits for the company have been maintained. It has received an award from the Manufacturing Advisory Service for its commitment to continuous improvement principles. Richard Carr is the managing director.

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.

Bridgman Ibc Limited

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:49:57 +0100

Major capital investment - new machinery to support growth
Bridgman IBC, a Hartlepool-based industrial door manufacturer, has purchased a computer numerical control wood machining centre for a six figure sum. The new machinery will allow the company to meet increased demand from customers as the construction industry starts to recover. 2011 turnover £5.37m, 66 employees.