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Deals News from December 2020


25th December 2020

East Midlands HR experts celebrate 21st anniversary with agency expansion

Multi-sector HR consultancy, Breedon Consulting Limited, is marking its 21st anniversary with the launch of two new UK franchises.
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24th December 2020

Planning approval granted for Rutland roadside retail units

Revised plans to create four new retail units on the former Ram Jam Inn site in Greetham, Rutland, were given the green light  by Rutland County Council’s planning committee.
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23rd December 2020

Midlands landscape architect ends the year on a (green) high

Nottinghamshire and London-based landscape architect Influence is ending what has been a record year following a 50% increase in projects, compared to this time last year.
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22nd December 2020

DeltaNet International Limited Joins Marlowe plc

Marlowe plc has acquired compliance and health and safety eLearning specialists, DeltaNet International Limited in a deal worth up to £4.5m. 
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22nd December 2020

Depot switch sparks move to recruit sweeper drivers

A nationwide business is keen to recruit at least five additional drivers after opening a new depot in Leicestershire.
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20th December 2020

Delight at business backing for Derby’s future fuels ambitions

Council leaders say they are delighted with the support they are receiving from the business community after setting out Derby’s ambition to become the UK’s leading centre for future fuels technology.
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19th December 2020

J Tomlinson expands extra care new build portfolio

J Tomlinson is showcasing its expertise as one of the nation’s leading constructors of specialist and luxury care facilities following several recent appointments and handovers.
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19th December 2020

Leading businesses invest in Timico’s cloud telephony solutions

IT managed service provider, Timico has been successfully appointed by two prominent businesses, to implement MiCloud Flex solutions and drive successful digital transformation across both organisations.
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19th December 2020

Ventola on par with new Monster Mini Golf brief

A UK lighting specialist has served up the perfect putt with its latest project win in the United States.
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19th December 2020

Duncan & Toplis opens new office to mark five years in Loughborough

Award winning chartered accountants and business advisers, Duncan & Toplis is ending 2020 with a bold investment into Loughborough after five years in the town.
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18th December 2020

Popular pet shop wings its way to growth with move next door to busy high street

A pet shop that specialises in selling parrots has spread its wings to an adjoining property massively increasing its sales and storage areas.
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18th December 2020

Staton Young acquire major Derby site

Staton Young are ending 2020 on a high after completing on their biggest acquisition of the year, Northgate House in Derby, purchased for an undisclosed sum.
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17th December 2020

East Midlands critical power specialist cuts the ribbon for nine new office locations

WB Power Services Ltd (WBPS), a leading critical power specialist that provides power installations, generator maintenance packages and generator hire to customers across the UK is pleased to announce the opening of 9 new office locations across the Unite
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17th December 2020

Supermarket sweep for Stepnell as it completes new Aldi store

Construction firm Stepnell has delivered a new £2.2 million scheme for global, budget supermarket chain Aldi in the East Midlands.
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17th December 2020

Sizzling new Smoke & Ice restaurant in Edwinstowe set to defy struggles of pandemic

A new barbecue and Asian fusion restaurant in Edwinstowe has bucked the trend of struggling food outlets in Nottinghamshire by attracting thousands of avid followers and future customers over the last few months in anticipation of their opening.
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16th December 2020

Resilient year for East Midlands architect with continued growth and expansion plans for 2021

Lincolnshire-based architectural practice PolkeyCollins is celebrating a strong year in business, despite the uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic presented the construction industry earlier this year. 
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16th December 2020

Works goes underway on central operational services depot

Work has started on site at the exciting new central depot for operational services in West Lindsey, with principal contractor Henry Boot Construction Limited putting the first spade in the ground.
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15th December 2020

Cartwright celebrates consumer healthcare win

Midlands PR, marketing, and digital agency Cartwright Communications has secured its latest account win after being appointed by Midlands online pharmacy brand, MedsOnline247.
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15th December 2020

SecuriPods helps keep Blenheim Palace’s Christmas Lights trail safe

A Derbyshire manufacturer of outdoor security devices has played its part in helping one of the country’s largest Christmas celebrations go ahead in safety by supplying and installing a ground-breaking barrier specifically designed to protect outdoor even
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15th December 2020

Business growth for new agency with major contract win

The Inspired Marketing Group (IMG) has won its first major contract, just weeks after launching the concept publicly.
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15th December 2020

Midlands manufactured PPE removes dependence on imported stock for care homes and NHS

Nottingham-based business, Home Shield Products Ltd, has partnered with UK Mask Force, a charity tasked with donating PPE to those who need it most in a bid to bring much needed PPE to the nation.
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14th December 2020

Connect Derby takes over management of Derby Market Hall

Connect Derby, the city’s primary managed workspace provider, has taken on temporary management of Derby’s Market Hall – during an unprecedented time for the historic building.
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14th December 2020

NG helps deliver expansion plans for growing Loughborough company

An ambitious local company is expanding in Loughborough after a property deal secured by commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.
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14th December 2020

New hardware store opens in old premises filling gap and brightening village street

A new family hardware store has started trading in the heart of Spondon, Derby, today (Saturday December 12) in premises closed for eight years.
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13th December 2020

Local Joint Venture Secures Future for Stanton Ironworks

A joint venture between two prominent Derbyshire business families has completed a deal to secure the future of the former Stanton Ironworks in Ilkeston.
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13th December 2020

Derby based Infuse Technology appointed by global lock designers and distributors, Codelocks

As part of their brief, Infuse will be providing a range of services to Codelocks, who have their company headquarters based in Newbury, Berkshire.
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12th December 2020

Air IT announce their next two acquisitions of Riverbank IT Management Limited and Nexus GS Limited 

Air IT Limited has today announced the acquisition of Oxford based IT managed service provider (MSP) Riverbank IT Management Limited, and Coventry based Nexus GS Limited for undisclosed considerations. 
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12th December 2020

Permaroof makes a move on the commercial sector

After dominating the domestic EPDM rubber flat roofing market for the past two decades, Permaroof – the UK’s leading importer and distributor of Firestone RubberCover – is expanding into the commercial sector.
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12th December 2020

R&D Tax Relief Specialist Helps Regional Digital Agency Drive Growth

A Derbyshire-based digital marketing and web design agency has experienced accelerated growth over the last two years, thanks to working with Research and Development [R&D] tax relief specialists, Quantum R&D Tax. 
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12th December 2020

New home for Centurion Legal as online model boosts business

Nottingham employment law specialist Centurion Legal has relocated from the city to the suburbs as the rise of online consultations continues to alter the route to market for the sector.
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12th December 2020

Air IT continues expansion drive with double acquisition

Air IT Limited has announced the acquisition of Oxford based IT managed service provider (MSP) Riverbank IT Management Limited, and Coventry based Nexus GS Limited for undisclosed considerations. 
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12th December 2020

Leicester manufacturer marks 30th birthday with £500,000 of orders

A Leicester company that specialises in bespoke manufacturing and fabrication has extra reasons to celebrate its 30th anniversary after securing a raft of new contracts totalling just under £500,000.
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11th December 2020

Award-winning Leics law firms 'stronger together' after acquisition

As part of its ambitious strategy for growth in Leicester and the wider East Midlands region, law firm Nelsons has announced the acquisition of award-winning family solicitors and mediators Glynis Wright & Co.
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11th December 2020

Car leasing firm joins as Chamber patron

Select Car Leasing has joined Burton & District Chamber of Commerce as patrons. 
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7th December 2020

East Midlands hobby business expands to fill industrial estate in Beeston

The last unit on a Nottingham trading estate has been snapped up, demonstrating business confidence in the area.
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7th December 2020

Clegg Food Projects completes new multi-million-pound HQ for Wells & Co

National specialists in the construction of food and drink manufacturing facilities Clegg Food Projects has completed a new state-of-the-art HQ for Wells & Co – an independent, family-owned business with a 190-strong portfolio of award-winning pubs.
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7th December 2020

Resilient Lincoln Motor Specialists End 2020 on a High

Dack Motor Group is ending 2020 on a high despite the challenges of Coronavirus, celebrating the fact that during October, its service department saw 100% growth vs January 2020 in labour sales turnover. 
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5th December 2020

Innes England helps R+R Hub to 'breakout' into new office

Workplace refreshment specialists, R+R Hub is preparing to expand following an off-market commercial property deal by Innes England.
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4th December 2020

Permaroof prepares to seize growth opportunities in 2021

Permaroof, the UK’s leading importer and distributor of Firestone RubberCover, is celebrating the most successful year in its 20-year history, after maximising the lockdown effect on the DIY market as well as quickly diversifying in the face of the global
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4th December 2020

Timico's evolution continues with the acquisition of AWS consulting firm, Arcus Cloud Services

Timico is delighted to announce the acquisition of Arcus Cloud Services Limited (ACS), the Amazon Web Services (AWS) advanced consulting firm, representing a further step towards Timico becoming one of the UK’s leading cloud-based managed service provider
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3rd December 2020

Jigsaw Celebrates Renewed Contract with Retail Assist

Luxury fashion retailer, Jigsaw, has continued to develop its relationship with Retail Assist through a further extension of its stores’ IT Help Desk support.
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2nd December 2020

Cartwright 'blooms' following consumer account win

A leading online florist has appointed Midlands-based PR and digital agency Cartwright Communications as its retained PR agency.
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