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Clarke Energy pushes into oil and gas markets

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ENGINEERING firm Clarke Energy says it is set for global growth as it moves into the oil and gas sector.

Specialist contractor IQA to recruit 40 staff after successful first year in Knowsley

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT

A YEAR after a Scottish specialist contractor opened a site on Knowsley Business Park, creating 80 jobs, it has announced expansion plans that will lead to the recruitment of a further 40 staff.

Liverpool city region 2011 business review

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alistair Houghton and Tony McDonough on another rollercoaster year in business

QVC signs up to Groundwork’s 80-20 Foundation

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

RETAIL giant QVC has pledged to help small firms and social enterprises in Merseyside to go green, and make a positive impact on their communities.

Range Rover Evoque drives up sales at Jaguar Land Rover

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

THE success of the Halewood-built Range Rover Evoque has helped drive up sales at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).

Google hails success of its Liverpool online drive

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SEARCH engine giant Google says it may launch campaigns in other cities, after the success of its Liverpool project to get businesses online.

More organisations backing ‘Liverpool in London’ initiative

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT

SIX more organisations have pledged their support to the “Liverpool in London” mission.

Knowsley MP sees Retail Academy in action

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

KNOWSLEY MP George Howarth has visited Knowsley Training Academy, which aims to help 1,500 people gain jobs in the retail sector through its Retail Academy.

Contract Chemicals upbeat despite profits fall

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

KNOWSLEY firm Contract Chemicals has introduced new products to the market as it bids to make up for sales lost during the downturn.

Mouchel appoints latest chairman in David Shearer

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

TROUBLED group Mouchel has appointed a new chairman in David Shearer.

Why local firms fear flotation

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mersey firms’ traditional reluctance to list appears to be spreading further afield, says Bill Gleeson

Integration of Knowsley firm Manesty complete, says Bosch

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GERMAN technology group Bosch has completed the integration of Knowsley firm Manesty after its April acquisition for an undisclosed sum.

£1m target for new Knowsley social enterprise champion

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A KNOWSLEY initiative was launched this week to help fund social enterprises and community groups.

Banks agree Mouchel refinancing despite ‘difficult’ year

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:07:13 GMT

TROUBLED professional services group Mouchel yesterday managed to secure new banking arrangements which allowed it to publish its delayed annual figures today without breaching covenants in its previous agreement with lenders.

Mouchel claimed to be in refinancing bid with lenders

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PROFESSIONAL services group Mouchel was reportedly in weekend moves to reach a deal over its debt with lenders ahead of reporting delayed annual results tomorrow.

Cushion maker Caldeira repatriates work from China to create Knowsley jobs

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CUSHION maker Caldeira is creating 20 jobs at its Knowsley Business Park factory, by switching work back from its Chinese plant.

Jaguar Land Rover linked to car making joint venture in China

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LUXURY car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reportedly in talks with a Chinese car manufacturer aimed at opening a production plant in the People’s Republic.

Jaguar Land Rover keen to build Freelanders in China

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT

JAGUAR Land Rover (JLR) is keen to build Freelanders in China.

Manufacturing recovery hampered by skills gap, determines Liverpool Daily Post round table discussion

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The latest LDP Business round table discussion looks at manufacturing. Neil Hodgson reports

The luck of the Lottery

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alistair Houghton meets DIANNE THOMPSON, chief executive of National Lottery operator Camelot