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Global manufacturer Kleen-Tex chooses Birchwood Park for European head office
US floor manufacturer Kleen-Tex has chosen Birchwood Park as its European headquarters. Founded in the 1960’s, Kleen-Tex’s global headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with its mats being found across the world – from the foyers of offices, banks, hotels …
Recycling giant EMR returns to profit
Recycling giant EMR returns to profit after making 'unavoidable' call to cut hundreds of jobs. A global scrap metal recycling firm with headquarters in the North West returned to making a pre-tax profit in 2020 after making the "unavoidable" decision to …
Together Energy puts customers first
Together Energy – the Scottish-based energy company in which Warrington Borough Council has a 50% share – is providing better customer service than a number of the big energy suppliers, according to new figures. The latest edition of Citizens Advice’s …
Council welcomes Net Zero North West manifesto
Warrington Borough Council has welcomed new plans to decarbonise industry and help make the North West the UK’s first net zero region. Joined by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Rt. Hon. Kwasi Kwarteng MP, a …
Drive-thru restaurant proposals lodged
Plans have been lodged for the development of a new drive-thru restaurant on a site off the M6 and M56. Moto Hospitality Ltd has submitted an application to Warrington Borough Council for a development at Lymm Services. The site is located in the …
Westgrove Group secure £6m boost
Facilities management company Westgrove Group has secured a £6m funding boost from Independent Growth Finance (IGF). The company has steadily grown since its formation in 1998, providing security, cleaning, maintenance, customer service and operational …
Chinese investors agree £900m takeover of Sumo
Chinese multinational technology conglomerate, Tencent has reached an agreement for an all cash acquisition of video game developer Sumo Group for £919m. Tencent first invested in the business in 2019 and currently holds 15m shares in the group which is …
Funded online skills training through Accelerate
Accelerate provides employees who live or work in Cheshire and Warrington the opportunity to receive 40% funding to go towards the cost of skills training. Accelerate is a £30M programme that has been designed to support businesses to reskill and upskill …
Council opposes bridge toll increase
Warrington Borough Council is stating its strong opposition to a proposed increase in tolls on Warburton & Rixton Toll Bridge. Peel Ports has launched a four-week public consultation on its Sustainable Investment Plan for the toll bridge, which aims to …
Health sector boost for Triton Construction
Warrington-based Triton Construction has completed four healthcare projects with a total contract value of £3m over the last 12 months as it reports strong growth within the sector. The company's portfolio of health and social care schemes account for 14 …