Ellie Hollinshead

Leicester

Journalist at TheBusinessDesk.com

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Fresh investment set to mould the future of manufacturer

3 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / West Midlands / Business news / Fresh investment set to mould the future of manufacturer RP Technologies, a Midlands-based manufacturer specialising in aluminium tooling, injection moulding, and CNC machined components, has secured new investment to support its future development. A group of investors, led by Alistair Schofield, who has over 30 years of experience in the precision engineering sector, has joined the business. Schofield will now serve as Chairman, working alongside the...
New plans unveiled to transform derelict Kirkby site into town gateway

3 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Property / New plans unveiled to transform derelict Kirkby site into town gateway A long-neglected part of Kirkby is set for transformation as part of one of Ashfield District Council’s largest Towns Fund projects to date. The North Kirkby Gateway scheme will breathe new life into the derelict Pond Hole site and surrounding land on Ellis Street, bringing new homes, business units, and community spaces to the town centre. Plans include 55 retirement living units, 24...
People: Secure Trust Bank; Bishop Fleming; Investment Property Forum

3 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / West Midlands / People / People: Secure Trust Bank; Bishop Fleming; Investment Property Forum Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance has appointed Alan Coleman as relationship director. Coleman brings over five years of experience working specifically in development finance, and almost a decade in property finance. His expertise spans multiple disciplines, with a strong background in residential and commercial real estate, credit analysis, origination, bridge financing, debt...
£3.5m expansion underway at Finham Park 2 in Coventry

4 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / West Midlands / Property / £3.5m expansion underway at Finham Park 2 in Coventry Construction has begun on a £3.5m expansion at Finham Park 2 in Coventry, aimed at adding new classrooms and office space for staff. Deeley Construction has been appointed by Coventry City Council to deliver the project, which includes building a new office block, upgrading outdoor sports facilities, and converting existing offices into classrooms. The new single-storey office building, covering 8,535 sq...
Work starts on nearly 100 homes in Wolverhampton

4 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / West Midlands / Property / Work starts on nearly 100 homes in Wolverhampton Construction has begun on nearly 100 new energy-efficient council bungalows in Wolverhampton, replacing ageing post-war prefabs on the Lincoln Green Estate in Bushbury. The project forms part of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s broader plan to address 4,100 homes built with outdated, non-traditional methods. Keon Homes, selected through the council’s housing framework, is leading the build, with initial work...
Haulage firm shifts gears to bigger base

4 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Midlands-based D&D Transport has expanded its haulage and warehousing operations by relocating from Nottingham to new premises in Derbyshire. The new facility in Alfreton offers increased warehouse space, with capacity for up to 10,000 pallets, supported by external storage options. It enables D&D Transport to more effectively manage general haulage and courier services alongside its warehousing operations.
Birmingham earns global recognition as a World Craft City

4 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Birmingham has been officially recognised as a World Craft City, a title that is expected to open doors to new international partnerships, funding opportunities, and collaborative projects. Following the recent designation by the World Crafts Council, the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT), supported by City Curator Alex Nicholson-Evans, plans to use this recognition to boost the local craft scene.
Multi-million-pound funding package arms defence manufacturer for global growth

4 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / West Midlands / Deals / Multi-million-pound funding package arms defence manufacturer for global growth NP Aerospace, a Coventry-based defence manufacturer, is set to accelerate its global growth with a multi-million-pound funding package from NatWest. This support, which includes a Trade Finance Facility backed by UK Export Finance and capital investment from Lombard, is expected to help the company expand into new international markets and create jobs. With nearly 100 years of...
Construction firm lays foundations for growth with new Kettering office

4 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Property / Construction firm lays foundations for growth with new Kettering office A construction consultancy is expanding its presence in Northamptonshire with the opening of a new office in Kettering, marking its fourth location across the UK. Founded in Northampton in 1973, JPP Group is now headquartered at Whilton Locks in Daventry and has acquired Unit 7 at Orion Park, Kettering, as part of its ongoing growth strategy. Local property firm Eddisons handled the sale,...
Blackstone puts £430m UK logistics portfolio on the market

4 days ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / West Midlands / Property / Blackstone puts £430m UK logistics portfolio on the market Blackstone has brought its UK logistics portfolio, known as the Solstice portfolio, to market in a sale expected to generate around £430m. The nine-asset portfolio totals approximately 3.25m sq ft of warehouse and distribution space across the UK, including sites in the West Midlands. Among the largest assets is Tesco’s 700,000 sq ft distribution hub at Fradley Park in Lichfield. Other properties...