Chippenham specialist engineering and construction company M+W Group has acquired Senior Hargreaves, one of the UK’s leading providers of air movement and ventilation ductworks, for an undisclosed amount. German-owned M+W, which develops clean room and specialist manufacturing environments, said the takeover of Bury-based Hargreaves was a logical step in its development. M+W was established...
Two events to encourage more firms to export are to take place in Bath next month as part of a region-wide programme of events. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South West has teamed up with partners and business organisations to organise the events for Export Week (November 12-16) in a bid to inspire new...
Bath-based Crallan Family and Divorce Solicitors has recruited a new senior associate and relocated to bigger premises in the city. The firm was established in August 2008 in Queen Square by family law specialist Richard Crallan. With the arrival of solicitor Louise Higham in May, Richard decided the firm needed more room and it...
Unique Venues of Bath, the consortium reflecting the city’s vibrant culture and heritage, has launched a series of events to promote themselves to local businesses. Theatre Royal Bath, Thermae Bath Spa, Bath Rugby, Bath Racecourse and Bath’s historic buildings can provide special settings for business meetings and client entertaining. But many businesses are unaware...
The first South West Fairtrade Business Awards have been launched and are now open for submissions from businesses from across the region with a commitment to ethical trading. The awards – which aim to increase sales of, and support for, Fairtrade goods among South West businesses – follow the inaugural Bristol Fairtrade Business Awards...
The best new buildings in the Bath area – from home extensions to office developments – are being sought for an awards scheme unique to the city. Nominations can be made for building design and build quality projects across Bath and the surrounding area. The Bath & North East Somerset Council Building Control Awards...
Chippenham-based Good Energy, the UK’s leading 100% renewable electricity supplier, has appointed former Lloyds Bank director John Maltby as non-executive chairman with immediate effect. Throughout his career, Mr Maltby, pictured, has developed a successful track record of delivering strong profit growth, most recently as group director of the UK Commercial Bank of Lloyds Banking...
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Outstanding business supporters of the arts in the South West are to be recognised through a new scheme launched by Arts & Business (A&B), the organisation that brings together the cultural and corporate worlds. The Business Cultural Champions programme – a sister initiative of A&B’s successful Cultural Champions scheme – will publicly acknowledge the tremendous value businesses...
A hundred local businesses are being sought to back next year’s Bath in Fashion Week, which was launched today with Michael Jackson’s costume designer Michael Bush as guest of honour. The ambitious plea for business backing was made at this morning’s VIP preview for next year’s festival, which will again be presented by the...
