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Major film studio calls on Zoo

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Entertainment software company Zoo Digital announced today that a second major Hollywood film studio has adopted its media collaboration platform.

Sheffield Forgemasters signs landmark deal with Indian engineering giant

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A unique £30m knowledge transfer package between UK-based Sheffield Forgemasters and India’s largest power equipment maker, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), has been agreed in a landmark deal.

Forging press investment will help power global industry

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A £140m UK government backed deal will see Sheffield Forgemasters secure a pivotal role in the development of next generation nuclear power stations.

Yorkshire firm brings disaster relief to Australia

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TSG Associates, the developers and suppliers of large-scale disaster triage equipment, is to launch in Australia after taking North America by storm.

Revolutionary irrigation system could help feed millions

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Yorkshire based agricultural technology firm believes it can increase food production for millions of farmers in drier climates after securing major funding for its revolutionary micro-irrigation system.

Deal sees Hong Kong toolmaker snap up Yorkshire firm

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Engineering business Precision Technologies Group (PTG) has sold PTG Heavy Industries to a company listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange as part of a £20m deal.

Dutch giant turns to Sheffield firm for zero carbon technology

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Energy storage and clean fuel firm ITM Power has signed a deal with a Dutch construction and infrastructure development company to supply its hydrogen energy systems.

New Bioethanol plant for Yorkshire

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire is continuing to lead the ‘green’ fuels sector with the construction of a new bioethanol plant. Nearly a thousand jobs will be created when work on the facility in Grimsby begins.

£140m deal will see Yorkshire lead nuclear power sector

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield Forgemasters is set to take a huge step forward in its role in the development of the next generation of nuclear power stations today with the Government expected to unveil a £140m deal.

Yorkshire’s manufacturers improve links with Germany

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire’s advanced manufacturers demonstrated their world-class reputation for innovation and excellence during a visit by an organisation which supports UK and German companies that want to trade and invest overseas.

Government Minister confirms Yorkshire’s position as UK’s leading offshore wind destination

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Developers of the largest Round 3 off shore wind farms in the UK encouraged manufacturers and suppliers to take advantage of the UK’s position to stake a claim in an industry that is expected to stimulate up to £20bn of new investment in the UK.

Indian industrial giant acquires historic Yorkshire engineering firm

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire based engineering group DavyMarkham has been sold to $1bn turnover Indian group Hindustan Dorr Oliver (HDO).

Siemens creates new UK headquarters in Yorkshire

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Engineering giant Siemens, which exports more than £1bn of revenues internationally every year, has chosen Yorkshire as the new UK corporate headquarters of its Siemens VAI business.

Yorkshire’s manufacturers optimistic about the year ahead

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire’s manufacturers are optimistic about the year ahead, according to the National Business Survey conducted on behalf of Yorkshire Forward.

One of the UK’s biggest venture capital funds launches in Yorkshire

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A £90m venture capital fund, which aims to help small and medium sized enterprises with a base in Yorkshire, will is launched this month.

Yorkshire healthcare specialist to make £200m stock market debut

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Yorkshire healthcare IT company set up by two doctors who saw an opportunity to computerise patient records, is to float on the stock market valued at £200m.

CPP targets China with £450m flotation plan

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire company CPP Group is to float on the stock market valued at £450m as part of its plans for major international expansion, including a move into China.

Datong wins key US order as growth continues

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Surveillance firm Datong has won a major contract with the American defence sector.

Surgical Innovations set to dominate US market

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire based surgical device manufacturer Surgical Innovations has struck a three-year deal to supply one of the largest group purchasing organisations in the US, providing access to over 2,200 hospitals.

Magnomatics - shifting up a gear

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Magnomatics, the Sheffield based company that specialises in the development of advanced magnetic transmission systems and high-torque electrical machines, is pleased to announce it has recently moved to larger premises at Sheffield Technology Parks.

RTI Health Solutions Invest in Sheffield

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

RTI International has recently opened a new office at Velocity House in Sheffield in order to expand its UK presence and grow its RTI Health Solutions business unit.

Jobs boost for Sheffield as Siemens relocates divisional headquarters

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Around 80 jobs will soon be created in Yorkshire by one of the world's biggest engineering companies.

The bold strategic decisions with the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) are paying off

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In the six years since the AMRC opened its hangar-like doors, this research institute has acted as an irresistible magnet attracting not only the best and brightest brains to its own research projects, but also the world’s leading lights in advanced manufacturing.

Broken Sword and Grand Theft Auto lead Yorkshire's App Store invasion

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire games companies have continued their success on the iPhone in 2010 with Broken Sword: Director's Cut and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars becoming huge chart smashes, proving that the region is home to some of the most competitive games developers in the world.

State of the Region Survey: Yorkshire still the place to do business

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Yorkshire economy compares more favourably to the rest of the UK but transport and infrastructure issues are holding the region back, according to the latest results from TheBusinessDesk.com's State of the Region Survey.