Entrepreneurs from the Swindon area are being invited to apply for a place on a free accelerator programme offering support, mentoring, networking and office accommodation. Entrepreneurial Spark, which is backed by NatWest, will open the hub for start-up businesses from all sectors in Bristol this summer. Applications are now open. Up to 80 fledgling...
RFL, the Chippenham-based communications infrastructure and outsourced IT service provider, has made two strategic acquisitions after receiving a £3.5m investment from BGF (Business Growth Fund). The firm’s takeover of Chippenham-based IT Solutions 4 Business Limited (ITS) and Plymouth based Zantra Technology means RFL will double in size. From April 7 the new combined company...
The Swindon office of corporate finance specialist Watersheds has completed the sale of UK refrigerated display equipment manufacturer Manor Concepts to a multinational corporation. The £15m turnover Bedfordshire business, whose products are used in supermarkets and food and drink retailers, has been acquired by the Italian-based global retail equipment company Arneg, which turns over...
Cricklade-based specialist packaging group GWP has appointed John Buckle to the newly-created role of operations manager within its fast-growing Conductive division. John, pictured, will focus on leading the day-to-day operations within the specialist ESD (electrostatic discharge) prevention area of the business, developing its reach into new markets and ensuring the firm’s exemplary customer service...
The owners of Swindon-based specialist holiday firm Imagine Cruising have sold a majority stake in the business to a fast-growing Middle East travel group. Emirates-owned Dnata Travel has acquired 51% of Imagine, which was set up four years ago. The deal, financial details of which have not been disclosed, will trigger a new phase...
The importance of apprenticeships and vocational training in advanced engineering will be the theme of accountants Monahans’ next manufacturing breakfast in Swindon. The event, the latest to be staged in support of Swindon’s manufacturing sector by Monahans, takes place at UTC Swindon, Bristol Street, on April 16, starting at 7.30am. BMW head of apprentice...
