Expertise from Bath is to play a key role in the UK’s first marine energy park, which was launched today. The University of Bath’s department of mechanical engineering and its centre for sustainable power distribution, which is working on renewable power generation, are involved in research for the South West Marine Energy Park (MEP),...
SciSys is likely to enjoy further growth in sales, profits and net margins in 2012, the company said in a pre-close trading statement. The Chippenham-based firm, which has a major base in Bristol, is a leading developer of information and communications technology services, e-business and advanced technology solutions serving the media broadcast, space, government...
Luxury fashion brand Mulberry continues to shine through the global gloom with strong demand for its upmarket handbags and leather accessories, particularly over the the six-week Christmas trading period. Mulberry, which has 86 stores and concessions worldwide, says retail sales for the six weeks to January 14 were up 41% while like-for-like sales climbed...
The West of England Business of the Year Awards, the most prestigious business accolades in the region, have been launched by accountants PwC. The awards are now in their 24th year with the roll call of previous winners reading like a who’s who of the West’s best business elite including major companies such as...
Passenger numbers at Bristol Airport rose for the second successive year in 2011 despite challenging economic conditions. The rise was modest – just 0.8% to a total of 5.7m. Overall the airport continued to grow its market share within the region while maintaining its ranking as the UK's fifth largest airport outside London. It is also forecasting...
The UK Met Office has awarded SciSys key analysis and development work in the form of four new contracts worth in excess of £400,000. Chippenham-based SciSys, is a leading developer of information and communications technology services, e-business and advanced technology solutions serving the environment and utilities sectors including major public and private sector clients. Three contracts are for discovery phase...
West business leaders have welcomed a bespoke guide and website for public sector staff moving into private employment. The Choices Guide, which includes the website www.hays.co.uk/jobs/LEP, was launched at an event yesterday. It has been compiled by the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in conjunction with national recruitment experts Resource Solutions Group (RSG)...
The secrets of effective branding, including why some brands are admired while others are ignored, are being shared this evening at the latest event staged by Creative Bath. Brand and Deliver brings together a panel of insightful, inspiring guest speakers to answer questions such as how to design a brand that stands out from...
Trade and investment minister Lord Green has visited the West to urge the region’s businessess to compete for a major award scheme to boost exports – benefiting both themselves and the economy. The Exporting for Growth competition aims to encourage more small businesses to take their products to overseas markets by offering a comprehensive...
Inflation fell sharply last month as lower fuel prices and hefty pre-Christmas discounting on the high street brought some economic relief. The drop – to 4.2% from 4.8% in November – is the biggest fall since April 2009 and supports Bank of England forecasts that inflation will tumble this year as a result of...
