Merseyside shipbuilder Cammell Laird has today staged the ‘float-off’ for a new £10million ferry it has built for Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel. The Red Kestrel, a new freight-only RoRo vessel, will operate between Southampton and Isle…
Southport manufacturer Lattimer has been honoured for its success in international trade at the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Awards. The £10million turnover precision-machinist which exports to more than 60 countries was named ‘Small Exporter of the Year’ at the event…
Morris & Spottiswood is rebranding its Scottish housing division with the launch of Crosbie Homes targeting residential and commercial markets across the nation. The new brand launches with a series of high-profile contracts with East Dunbartonshire Council, North Lanarkshire Council…
Manchester-based Indian-owned Hero Cycles is announcing ambitious plans to unleash an export drive, in partnership with Cheshire ecommerce giant The Hut Group, for its new bike brand – Insync. Hero, the world’s biggest bike maker by volume, launched the…
The OVO Energy Tour Series and Tour of Britain will head to Wirral for the first time ever in 2019. Both cycling events will be part of the area’s celebrations as the Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture for 2019….
Oman Shipping Company (OSC) is launching an ambitious fleet expansion plan after placing two new-build VLCC (Very Large Crude Carriers) orders with South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). OSC’s CFO and acting CEO Michael Jorgensen (pictured) said…
Revolution Four is joining forces with Pensby High School in a Government-backed initiative to provide students with greater employment, business and career support. The Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has developed the Enterprise Adviser Network for the City…
Safety seal manufacturer Roxtec UK is reporting a record financial year with turnover surpassing £6million for the first time. Following three successive years of stable turnover running at £4.8million UK sales rose by 26pc in the 2017/18 financial year hitting…
A young Greater Manchester-based tech entrepreneur has grown his cryptocurrency business to £840,000 turnover in its first year of trading after setting up with just £1,000 of savings. 28-year-old Josh Riddett started Easy Crypto Hunter in his home town of…
A special Christmas service is being held at Liverpool Pier Head in dedication to more 50,000 seafarers who visit the city port each year. Liverpool Seafarers Centre CEO John Wilson said the service will act as a poignant reminder of…
