Two of Wiltshire’s leading mobile technology businesses have come together to create one of the UK’s largest firms in their fast-growing market. Mobile software firm M-Netics, which makes software that helps retailers and logistics businesses streamline their supply chains, has been acquired by the UK arm of US group Peak-Ryzex. Both firms are based...
Swindon-based signage and exhibition stand firm iDeal Displays has renewed its sponsorship of up-and-coming karting ace, 11-year-old Louis Harvey. Louis, runner up in this year’s season-long Rissington Kart Club Honda Cadet Championship, has been supported by iDeal Displays since March 2013. The firm provides race chassis and engines, as well as graphically rich branding...
The corporate deals market has bounced back in the South West and is on course for its strongest year since 2010, according to an analysis of recent mergers and acquisitions published by accountancy firm Grant Thornton. Some 142 deals – ranging from acquisitions to management buyouts and flotations – are projected to complete this...
Swindon digital marketing agency toinfinity is looking to recruit another five people as its growth accelerates. Launched by managing director Al Keck in 2005, the firm has expanded steadily, taking on more than 10 new clients this year alone. It is now on track to double in size over the next few years. Adding...
The CBI welcomed the spending review’s commitment to longer-term investment in the economy but said there was a sting in the tail in the size and scope of the £3m apprenticeship levy. Director-general Carolyn Fairbairn said: “Businesses will be pleased to see the Chancellor staying the course on deficit reduction, his commitment to an...
Swindon business experts have given a mostly positive reaction to this week’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review. Ian Larrard, director of the Swindon and Wiltshire Initiative – part of Business West – said it contained some good news for the region. “Once again the ‘builder’ Chancellor has used the tools at his disposal to...
Chancellor George Osborne today delivered his Autumn Statement and Spending Review. These are the main points: Chancellor says five years ago UK economy was in crisis. Debt will fall this year. £12bn of welfare savings will be delivered in full. Britain has grown faster than any other G7 countries since 2010. Economy is predicted...
Swindon-based field marketing agency infinite Group has expanded with the launch of a new logistics division. The move is part of company’s strategy to grow and diversify beyond its field marketing specialism with additional services such as warehousing and distribution providing added value for its clients. Infinite Logistics will provide any type of long...
Swindon firms are being urged to look at the way they deal with bullying in the workplace after a new study by employment advice group Acas revealed the problem is on the increase and that many employees are too afraid to speak up about it. Over the past year Acas South West has dealt...
VisitWiltshire’s website, which was relaunched earlier this year, has been shortlisted in the UK travel industry’s leading awards for web, social media and use of technology. Now in their 12th year, the TravelMole UK Web Awards are staged by the TravelMole.com online community for the travel and tourism Industry. VisitWiltshire’s website has been shortlisted...
