This
Month's
Business
Round-Up
H Beardsley, the Nottinghamshire-based haulage firm, is to expand its warehouse from 42,000 sq ft to 137,000 sq ft, with the creation of dozens of jobs.
H Beardsley, Unit 2, Common Road, Huthwaite, Notts, NG17 2JN
Tel: 0845 2300425
http://www.beardsleys.co.uk/
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Makita Manufacturing Europe is to expand the 450-strong workforce at its power tools factory in Telford with more than 70 new jobs this year.
Makita Manufacturing, Michigan Dr, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD
Tel: 01908 211678
http://www.makitauk.com
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Paperchase is planning to expand its chain of 60 stationery stores with up to 20 new outlets in 2010, and believes there is long-term potential for 200 stores.
Paperchase, 12 Alfred Place, London, WC1E 7EB
Tel: 0161 8391500
http://www.paperchase.co.uk
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Carpenter is seeking permission to extend its foam manufacturing facilities in Glossop with 128,000 sq ft of additional space, with the creation of up to 70 jobs.
Carpenter, Dinting Lodge Estate, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6LE
Tel: 01457 861141
http://www.carpenter.com
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PPG is to shed 83 jobs at its paints and coatings business in Birstall and Morley by the end of the year.
PPG, Trigate, Quadrant West, 210 Hagley Rd, Birmingham, B68 0NP
Tel: 0121 4237435
http://www.ppg.com
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Hill & Smith has sold its Ash & Lacy Perforators expanded metals business to a management team for about £1m.
Hill & Smith, Westhaven House, Arleston Way, Solihull, B90 4LH
http://www.hsholdings.co.uk
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Southern Bear is to acquire IPCL, the Tyneside-based supplier of fire protective coatings, for up to £4.8m.
Southern Bear, 56 Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6JW
Tel: 01926 888302
http://www.southernbeargroup.com
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Best Buy is to create more than 100 jobs at a new electronics store due to open at the Merry Hill shopping centre near Dudley next spring.
Best Buy, PO Box 9312, Minneapolis, MN 55440-9312, USA
Tel: +612 2911000
http://www.bestbuy.com
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McBride has acquired Homepride, the Milton Keynes-based supplier of cleaning products, for undisclosed terms.
McBride, 28th Floor, 103 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DD
http://www.mcbride.co.uk
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Alberto Culver is to acquire the Simple skin care brand in the UK from Duke Street for £240m.
Alberto Culver, Lime Tree Way, Hampshire Park, Basingstoke, RG24 8WH
Tel: 01256 705000
http://www.alberto.com
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Lyte Industries is to relocate its ladder manufacturing business and 100 staff to a new £8m site in Neath Port Talbot, as Tesco has won permission to build a new supermarket on its existing site in Ystradgynlais.
Lyte Industries, Wind Road, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1AF
Tel: 01639 846800
http://www.lyteladders.co.uk
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Finsbury Foods is to shed up to 95 of the 1,250 jobs at its Memory Lane Cakes factory in Cardiff.
Finsbury Food Group, 30 City Road, London, EC1Y 2AG
Tel: 020 74488950
http://www.finsburyfoods.co.uk
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Paperchase is planning to expand its chain of 60 stationery stores with up to 20 new outlets in 2010, and believes there is long-term potential for 200 stores.
Paperchase, 12 Alfred Place, London, WC1E 7EB
Tel: 0161 8391500
http://www.paperchase.co.uk
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Ellis Furniture is to shed an estimated 50 of the 260 jobs at its furniture factory in Huddersfield.
Ellis Furniture, Silver Street, Huddersfield, HD5 9BA
Tel: 01484 514212
http://www.ellisfurniture.co.uk
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DHL is considering plans to shed an unspecified number of jobs at its parcel delivery depot in Worcester, as it will stop providing services to Homebase and Boots in 2010.
DHL, Orbital Park, 178 Great South West Road, Hounslow, TW4 6JS
Tel: 0844 2480844
http://www.dhl.co.uk
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Ethel Austin is planning to open a further 100 fashion stores across the country in 2010.
Ethel Austin, School Lane, Knowsley Business Pk, Prescot, L34 9GJ
Tel: 0844 8563434
http://www.ethelaustin.co.uk
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