Under pressure: report highlights how business is responding to increasing cost pressures
Posted by davidb on 20 Apr 2011
Filed under: Leeds, Manufacturing, UK economy
20 April 2011
More than half of businesses in Leeds, York and North Yorkshire are under serious pressure to increase prices as a result of rising overheads, fuel and raw material costs according to research carried out by Leeds University Business School. But, aware of the potential impact on their competitiveness, rather than passing price rises on to
Distribution deal and acquisitions for Leeds manufacturers
Posted by davidb on 19 Apr 2011
Filed under: Healthcare, Leeds, Manufacturing
19 April 2011
Just Trays, the UK’s largest manufacurer of shower trays, has signed a deal with the leading supplier of quality bathrooms, tiles and plumbing materials across the Middle East and Central Asia. The Leeds company will work with Sanipex Group to distribute its products in the United Arab Emirates and Indian markets. The agreement, reported in the
PMI Reports Strong March Performance
Posted by Duncan Greenwood on 11 Apr 2011
Filed under: Manufacturing, UK economy
11 April 2011
Continued improved regional business conditions are marked in the latest Lloyds TSB Yorkshire and the Humber Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report, despite rising raw materials cost increases continuing to affect the private sector. According to the report, both input and new business increased strongly during the month with new orders growth the fastest since April
Innovation Leads to Opportunity
Posted by Guest Blogger on 11 Apr 2011
Filed under: Guest Blogger
Posted by guest blogger, Steven Blacker, director in R&D Tax Services at Deloitte in Leeds Research & Development (R&D) tax credits are one of the biggest funding mechanisms provided by Government to encourage innovation in UK businesses. However, the definition of what constitutes R&D activity is much wider than is often thought and tax relief
Export growth drives £1 million investment in new Marpak production facility
Posted by davidb on 06 Apr 2011
Filed under: Leeds, Leeds Manufacturing News, Manufacturing
6 April 2011
A £1m production facility is being created by Marpak Extrusions, the Leeds-based industrial packaging business as it looks to to capitalise on an increase in exports. The new 10,000 sq ft factory, close to the Gelderd Business Park in Leeds, will create an initial 12 new jobs for £10m turnover company Marpak Extrusions. The news follows