Swindon-based waste-to-energy pioneer Recycling Technologies is seeking £10m to take the business to the next level. The innovative firm makes machines that convert waste plastic to oil. After developing its technology for several years, it is testing its first commercial machine. It sees a huge market for the machines, which convert mixed plastic waste...
Arval, the European fleet car giant which has its UK base in Swindon, has gone against the trend for outsourcing in its sector and ‘insourced’ much of its accident management work. The firm, owned by French group BNP Paribas, said the move – unique approach within the vehicle leasing industry – would give it...
West of England chartered accountancy firm Monahans, which has offices in Swindon and Chippenham, has appointed James Gare as a partner. James, pictured, has joined from London and the South East firm MacIntyre Hudson, bringing with him more than 15 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector, including charities and academies. He said: “Monahans’ expertise...
By Sue Plumb, charity and not-for-profit specialist at Haines Watts Swindon. Did you know two new Statements of Recommended Practice (or SORPs) for charities have been published recently? This may sound extremely dull but it’s essential charitable organisations know about this and take appropriate action. The new SORPs were needed due to changes in...
The Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Chris Price as regional director of commercial banking for the South West, Midlands and Wales. Chris, pictured, will head the commercial banking team responsible for supporting SME customers across the region. Seven local directors of commercial banking will report to him along with their respective relationship management...
West firms and business organisations need to collaborate more and embrace innovation to help nurture the region’s talent pool, according to the regional president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Speaking to more than 500 delegates at the ICAEW annual dinner in Bristol last week, Rick Sturge said firms needed...
Unemployment has continued to fall in the South West, bucking the national trend and pointing to a brighter outlook for the region’s businesses. But Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, warned the national rise signalled a slowing economy and could impact on firms in the Swindon area if the Government did not take...
Swindon-based Nationwide Building Society is in the running for one the UK’s most prestigious and respected awards championing responsible business. The firm has been shortlisted in the Responsible Business of the Year category in the regional Responsible Business of the Year Awards, which celebrate inspiring examples of businesses that are making a significant difference...
Fewer businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire are growing their sales and orders as national and global factors take the shine off their optimism at the start of this year. The latest survey by Business West, the region’s largest business group, also shows more of its Swindon and Wiltshire members had lower cashflow over the...
Mortgage adviser Danny Matthews is on a mission to overhaul the public’s attitude to the finance industry – and is enlisting help from a new online streaming service to get his message across. Danny, pictured, based just outside Swindon in South Cerney, has worked in financial services for 10 years – including as a...
