US industrial boss ‘with track record of growth’ to take over as Rotork chief executive

January 4, 2018
US industrial boss ‘with track record of growth’ to take over as Rotork chief executive

Bath-based advanced engineering group Rotork has ended its six-month search for a new chief executive by appointing the CEO of US telecoms and engineering consulting firm FDH Velocitel to the post. Kevin Hostetler, pictured, will join the group on February 12 and assume the role of chief executive from March 12, Rotork said in...

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New South West and Wales regional chairman appointed by British Council for Offices

January 3, 2018
New South West and Wales regional chairman appointed by British Council for Offices

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has appointed Andrew Heath as chairman of its South West and Wales region. Andrew, pictured, is head of office agency at national property agents Cushman & Wakefield’s Bristol office. He has taken over from former chair of five years Mark Alker Stone, who heads Bristol-headquartered architects AWW’s office...

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Solar farm disposals for Good Energy as it powers up for new growth strategy

January 3, 2018
Solar farm disposals for Good Energy as it powers up for new growth strategy

Renewable power firm Good Energy has completed the sale of two solar farms as it continues to switch from developing production sites to new opportunities. The Chippenham-headquartered firm, which supplies 100% renewable electricity and green gas to homes and businesses across the UK, recently made its first move into the fast-growing battery storage market...

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Chinese New Year banquet offers cracking opportunities for Bath firms to establish links with China

January 2, 2018
Chinese New Year banquet offers cracking opportunities for Bath firms to establish links with China

Bath firms considering doing business in China this year – or those already trading there – are being urged to take part in the region’s largest Chinese New Year reception and banquet. Organised by the Bristol & West of England China Bureau, the event brings together business leaders, key figures from the Chinese business...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

January 1, 2018
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Monday January 1 Bank holiday Tuesday January 2 Trading update: Playtech Economic announcement: Manufacturing PMI (December) Wednesday January 3 Trading update: Next Economic announcement: Construction PMI (December) Thursday January 4 Economic announcement: Services PMI (December) Friday December 22 Trading update: Sports Direct, Clarkson  

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Alliance Pharma shares hit new high after latest acquisition gets green light

December 29, 2017
Alliance Pharma shares hit new high after latest acquisition gets green light

Specialty pharmaceutical firm Alliance Pharma has completed the acquisition of pesticide-free head lice treatment Vamousse, sending its shares to their highest-ever level.   The Chippenham-based firm, which buys underperforming drugs brands and realises their potential through investment, said the deal – announced on December 4 – had been approved by shareholders in Vamousse’s parent...

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