Results of the latest survey of members of Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber shows a stong growth in export sales and orders amongst manufacturers and an increase in the number of businesses recruiting. Key findings show:

• Manufacturers reported 33% growth in export sales and 11% growth in export orders, the largest reported improvements in over two years
• Matched by a 27% increase in sales in the

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Congratulations to innovative Leeds-based Surgical Innovations in opening the door to over 2,000 US hospitals in a three-year deal to supply one of America’s largest group purchasing organisations.

The group purchasing organisation (GPO) helps member hospitals reduce costs by buying in bulk and it is hoped the deal will substantially grow the market for SI’s Resposable and LogiRange devices. Combining reusable handles with disposable…

Strong nerves are needed when the tough get going, but if the nerves hold, the pay-off can be well worth the effort.

New Year proof of the effectiveness of this approach comes from brewing equipment manufacturer Microdat, a company that has continued to invest and develop new products through the recession. The firm’s current order book, already exceeds total sales in 2009 and six new jobs have been…