rotherham business news

News: MTL sees exports double to over £7m

2012-05-27T17:35:00.000+01:00

Manufacturing specialist, MTL Group, has almost doubled its export sales to £7.3m since moving to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Rotherham last year. MTL Group is one of Europe's fastest growing project manufacturing specialists in the metal sector and is a global supplier of secondary steelwork. It works with a global blue-chip customer base in the defence, construction...

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News: Parseq jobs boost

2012-05-27T17:30:00.000+01:00

Parseq, the technology-led Business Process Outsource (BPO) provider with a large facility in Rotherham, is to create hundreds of new jobs as the business expands. The company specialises in mobile and online banking software and technology-led outsourcing services and was created in a successful reverse takeover by Rami Cassis and Rotherham-based BPO provider, Documetric in 2010. The new...

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News: Still looking forward to LEP role

2012-05-27T17:17:00.000+01:00

Ben Still, the current director of strategy at the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), will start work as the chief executive of the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in the middle of June. He will replace the current executive director, Sylvia Yates, who will be retiring at the end of May. Ben said: "I look forward to starting work as Chief Executive...

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News: Boundary Mills set to open Rotherham store in September

2012-05-25T07:32:00.000+01:00

Boundary Mill Stores, the largest quality mill store of its kind in the UK, is planning to open their new outlet in Rotherham this September. As revealed on Rothbiz in January, the expanding Lancashire-based retailer is the new owner and soon-to-be occupier of the former Big W store at Catcliffe, which has been empty since Woolworths went into administration in 2008. The new store is expected...

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News: Dormer export specialist lands diploma

2012-05-25T07:21:00.000+01:00

An international business specialist at Dormer Tools in Rotherham has passed a diploma with flying colours – after doing most of his studying on aeroplanes. John Eustace, regional business area manager with Dormer Tools International on the Advanced Manufacturing Park, has been awarded the Institute of Export's Diploma in International Trade (DIT) to add to his Advanced Certificate in...

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News: Rotherham College helping to up-skill engineers

2012-05-25T07:16:00.000+01:00

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology (RCAT) is hosting a free event next week for engineers and businesses interested in Higher Education qualifications. RCAT works in partnership with local universities to provide HNC, HND or a foundation degrees suited to local manufacturing and engineering companies. They can also be tailored the specific business needs. Dave Doran, head of mechanical...

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News: New faces for Assured as national expansion continues

2012-05-25T07:02:00.000+01:00

Rotherham-based Assured Fire and Security has made further appointments as they continue with their long-term plan that aims to make the company the UK's biggest and best independent national fire and security company. The new national account consultant, John Stephens comes to the Dinnington company with a strong background in sales. He will be specifically looking after clients with multiple...

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News: Recognition for Rotherham regeneration project

2012-05-24T07:27:00.000+01:00

The regeneration of Dinnington colliery in Rotherham has made it into a Top 100 list put together by a leading industry magazine. The Top 100 Regeneration Projects 2012 includes development schemes in the UK that are receiving over £10 billion of investment. They are separated from straight property development by having input from the public sector or public investment. The £123m Dinnington...

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News: Manufacturers in Yorkshire and Humber are increasing sales, creating jobs and investing more

2012-05-24T07:20:00.000+01:00

Manufacturing SMEs in Yorkshire and Humber are bucking sluggish growth forecasts with encouraging reports of increased sales and new jobs. Yesterday, the CBI reported on the national picture where UK manufacturers reported weaker order books in May, and the pace of expected output growth over the next three months has slowed. However, more than half of local respondents (53%) to the first ever...

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News: Rotherham selects masterpiece for Gallery Town

2012-05-24T07:10:00.000+01:00

A masterpiece by French Post-Impressionist painter, Georges Seurat, will be the stand out piece in the new collection at Rotherham’s open air gallery. Visitors and residents were asked to choose which one of five world renowned artwork pieces they would like to see feature most prominently in the next phase of the Gallery Town project. Ballot boxes were located within a number of town centre...

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News: Relief for Rotherham manufacturers

2012-05-24T07:03:00.000+01:00

A free seminar is taking place in Rotherham next week to help local manufacturers take up tax relief in the form of tax credits for companies involved in research and development. The Government is committed to increasing R&D tax relief for SMEs to 225% of qualifying expenditure from April 2012 and 130% relief is available for larger companies. Experts in audit, tax, and corporate finance,...

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News: Footfall increases in Rotherham despite April showers

2012-05-23T07:33:00.000+01:00

Footfall in Rotherham town centre increased by 8.8% in April compared to the same month in the previous year, whilst the national High Street average was a decrease of 6.4%. Springboard, the retail insights specialist that tracks footfall in over 350 UK town and city locations, released figures that showed that Rotherham was one of just a handful of towns where footfall increased. Springboard...

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News: Bloodhound SSC rolls in to Rotherham

2012-05-23T07:13:00.000+01:00

A full size version of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) that aims to break the world land speed record by achieving the supersonic speed of 1,000mph, will be on show in Rotherham next week. As part of the British project's education roadshow, the show car, virtual driving experience, and scale rocket will be at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with...

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News: Stafforce appoints a new director

2012-05-23T07:05:00.000+01:00

Rotherham's fast growing national specialist recruiter, Stafforce, has appointed Paul Brammer as their director of services, a new role created to drive forward the growth of specialist consultancy services. Paul joined the Stafforce business in July, 2011 following a long and successful career in the Skills and Employability sector, having most recently been on the Executive Management team at...

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News: Rotherham Glass and Glazing secure seats at the New York Stadium

2012-05-22T07:33:00.000+01:00

Rotherham Glass and Glazing is the latest local company to become a member of Rotherham United's 1925 club at the New York Stadium. The Parkgate firm has signed up for Gold membership of the exclusive corporate hospitality club that offers the best seats in the 12,000 seater stadium. The firm, established in 1985, manufactures double glazed units and provides general glazing services across...

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News: Rotherham college's 50/50 challenge

2012-05-22T07:11:00.000+01:00

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology (RCAT) has set out on a mission to help the unemployed in South Yorkshire after launching a "50 in 50" campaign aimed at small to medium businesses. The College has started a campaign to local businesses to create 50 apprentice roles in 50 days. The challenge comes as the nation celebrates Adults Learners' Week and as most school-leavers look at their...

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News: MP visits SteelPhalt in Rotherham

2012-05-22T07:06:00.000+01:00

Road surface specialist, SteelPhalt, has welcomed local MP, Kevin Barron to their Rotherham facility to see how they are making the region's roads greener and safer. The MP for Rother Valley was given a tour of the Templeborough site where SteelPhalt has been developing and manufacturing high performance asphalt products for the UK road making industry since the 1960's. Dean Raynor,...

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News: Powerstar installed in London landmarks

2012-05-21T07:31:00.000+01:00

Rotherham manufacturer, EMSc UK Ltd, has installed their market leading voltage optimisation system, Powerstar, into the Palace of Westminster and London City Hall. The Powerstar system is the only voltage optimisation system wholly designed and manufactured in the UK and works by reducing the the voltage supplied by the National Grid. The Palace of Westminster is the home of Big Ben and the...

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News: Low demand continues to affect Tata Steel

2012-05-21T07:21:00.000+01:00

A low demand for steel as a result of the financial problems in the eurozone has played a part in Tata Steel Europe's EBITDA (earnings before tax) falling to $349m for the financial year ending March 31, 2012. This is down from $922m in the previous year. The Indian-owned firm operates specialist steel producing sites in Rotherham. The steel, predominantly stainless and low alloy grades, is...

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News: Beatson Clark looking to grow with new recruit

2012-05-21T07:14:00.000+01:00

Rotherham glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has appointed a new account manager to drive growth for the business through their distributor network at home and overseas. Jonathan Clark took up his new role at the end of April and has taken over management of Beatson Clark's export accounts as well as those of its UK distributor partners. Beatson Clark, which has been making glass in South...

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News: Rotherham hosts national Enterprise Zone Conference

2012-05-21T07:07:00.000+01:00

Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) hosted a national event recently for city regions that have Enterprise Zones offering the Government's top level of tax incentives. The Sheffield City Region Enterprise Zone is one of only seven zones in England able to offer enhanced capital allowances, offering up-front tax relief for major capital investments. At the Advanced...

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News: Sheffield LEP appoint new chief exec

2012-05-18T07:24:00.000+01:00

The Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed Ben Still as their new chief executive. The current director of strategy at the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) will take over from Sylvia Yates who is retiring. The appointment was announced at the LEP Board meeting on May 10. LEPs are the government's new model to promote economic development....

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News: Darron SBO announces TWI membership

2012-05-18T07:23:00.000+01:00

Rotherham manufacturer, Darron SBO has become an industrial member of The Welding Institute (TWI) to help improve their performance. Darron manufactures a range of high quality components which are supplied to the oil and gas industries. Part of the Schoeller-Bleckmann Group, their Canklow facility has modern machine tools and state of the art manufacturing capabilities. TWI is one of the...

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News: Berry Cab aim to revolutionise taxi industry

2012-05-18T07:04:00.000+01:00

The Berry Group, the enterprising Rotherham-based diverse range of companies, has launched a new sales and marketing company that specialises in supplying the private hire and taxi industry with innovative products. Berry Cab will be looking to impress the market at the Private Hire and Taxi Exhibition, organised by industry magazine, Private Hire and Taxi Monthly, later this month. The...

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News: Green light for Rotherham tram-train project

2012-05-17T10:20:00.000+01:00

The government has confirmed £58m for a new tram-train project between Sheffield and Rotherham, the first project of its kind in the country. The pilot scheme will see flexible vehicles run on both rail and tram networks, using the freight route from Rotherham and then joining the Sheffield Supertram network at Meadowhall South. Three trams an hour would run all day from Sheffield city centre...

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