The new Swindon-built Civic has been rated one of Europe's safest cars in the independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP receiving a 5-star rating. The rating scheme focuses on the vehicle’s overall safety performance which gives consumers an easy to understand single score. The system considers occupant protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and...
The valued of frauds committed in the South West and Wales rose more than seven-fold last year, according to professional services firm KPMG. Having said that, one fraud accounted for 80% of the entire region’s total. Notable offenders included a woman who was ordered by Bristol Crown Court to undertake 150 hours of community service after...
Wincanton, the Chippenham-based logistics group which recorded a £75.5m first half loss, said in an interim statement today that it has continued to trade in line with its expectations since October 1. Last year the group refinanced its debt through a £185m bank facility and a £75m term facility following completion of the sale of...
Swindon's MINI car plant is set to benefit under plans by owner BMW to increase apprenticeships at its UK factories and showrooms. Total apprenticeships at the car firm will increase to 200 this year, including 11 at its Swindon plant, which presses body panels for all MINIs. Across its three manufacturing sites – Swindon,...
The second annual Business Show Swindon has been hailed a success with more than 500 attendees and 80 exhibitors. Organised by GWE Business West, the day-long event at Swindon's STEAM railway museum, also featured an inspiring speech by James Averdieck, founder of luxury deserts maker Gü, speed networking and an exclusive espresso bar for...
Specialist engineering firm Deloro Stellite has ceased manufacturing at its Swindon factory and downsized its operation to become a sales and distribution centre for UK, Europe and Middle East/Asia. The global company employs 15 staff in Swindon. Its new office at Kembrey Park has become its main focus as it establishes a strong European...
Hotels in Swindon managed to maintain the upper hand during November despite the challenging economic conditions with a tiny 0.2% drop in occupancy to 62.4% in November compared with a year earlier. This was off-set by a 2.7% rise in room rates to £56.37 while room yields were up 2.6% to £35.17. November was...
Specialist technology services company Cardwave has forged a partnership with RunCore, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Solid State Drives (SSDs) used in mobile devices, gadgets and industrial hardware. Devizes-based Cardwave CEO and managing director Paul Norbury described the alliance as a major step forward for both companies. For Cardwave the deal will...
SciSys is likely to enjoy further growth in sales, profits and net margins in 2012, the company said today 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,...
Neil Sherreard, former managing director of Cowlin Construction, will be joining Swindon-based building contractor Beard as non-executive director to bring new thinking to the firm. Neil’s extensive experience of delivering multi-million pound projects throughout the South West of England will now be harnessed in the drive to achieve 100 per cent success in ‘prompt...
