And the winner is… Thanks to Reading builder’s merchant Peppard Building Supplies, one young bricklayer will be catching up on all the day’s news with a shiny new 37 inch television. Dan Clack, 26, from Tilehurst was the lucky winner of Peppard’s raffle held at the store in Dunsden over Christmas. After finding out he won the TV, Dan, who works for Reading based SB Renovations Ltd said: ... [More]
New rig for Meridian
January 31, 2013 By
Fast expanding UK and Dubai based Meridian Drilling has added a new rig to its fleet. The Beretta T44 rig will be deployed in Ethiopia, where it will be used on the potash project Meridian is working on – Allana’s potash project. The rig, which has adjustable tracks for restricted access and a silenced engine, has a rotation speed of 0 – 352rpm and a drilling diameter of 258mm. During ... [More]
Social media: Plan your web of wonders
January 26, 2013 By
Have you ever tried to quickly check or post something on Facebook and caught yourself, 25 minutes later still stuck in the social media abyss? Something caught your eye, there was a comment that had to be made, a new friend added or… who knows? We’ve all been there. This is of no great significance if you are using personal time, but if this is dedicated work time, then it can feel very much ... [More]
Kestrel reports social marketing boost
January 23, 2013 By
Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel has seen a significant boost in its online visibility through a variety of social media. Together with a dedicated PR campaign, Kestrel has utilised a variety of social media platforms to increase brand awareness over the past year. Working with an outside contractor, the company has already built a significant following through ... [More]
Experience goes a long way
January 15, 2013 By
Cominico Resource’s Hinda Project in the Congo Brazzaville is set to be one of the largest phosphate mines in the world. So, when they were seeking a drilling company to further their pre-feasibility study on the site, Cominco was looking for experience and efficiency, as well as competitive pricing – attributes they found with Meridian Drilling. The task was to drill wells large diameter ... [More]
Expert advice for local community groups in 2013
January 10, 2013 By
VOLUNTEER groups in Gwynedd and Anglesey will be able to get expert advice and learn new skills in the New Year thanks to a series of workshops organised by Business Supporting Communities (B2C) which is funded by the Big Lottery. As part of its Professionals initiative the B2C project, set up by North Wales six County Voluntary Councils, has arranged for a number of experts in various fields ... [More]
1085 taps into premium lager market
January 10, 2013 By
LANDLORDS wanting to serve Snowdonia’s own premium lager on tap in their pubs will have to be patient – there’s already a waiting list. The refreshing brew, produced by Glan Conwy’s Great Orme Brewery and named 1085 Snowdon’s Lager after the height of Wales’ highest peak, proved extremely popular in bottles, prompting brewer Jonathan Hughes to start producing it in barrels. He is currently ... [More]
North Wales businesses invited to take part in new TV show
January 4, 2013 By
Llandudno and Bangor-based accountancy firm Williams Denton is launching a search, alongside their colleague firms in The Corporate Finance Network, for businesses to take part in a new TV show. ‘The Dealmaker’ will be a brand new series, following three companies as they are advised by a team from The Corporate Finance Network, to make their first business acquisition. From the inception ... [More]
Kestrel launches new video for cellular sliding installation
December 12, 2012 By
An unprecedented response in the US for Kestrel’s new cellular siding product has prompted the company to introduce a new installation video. Kestrel, the leading UK-based PVC and PVC-UE building products manufacturer, has been making greater inroads into the American market. The company has since been inundated with technical queries about the installation of its cellular siding and has ... [More]
Seven things to do before signing a Letter of Intent
December 12, 2012 By
A LEADING North Wales accountancy firm is offering advice to business owners who might be considering selling their business in the future. According to Bangor and Llandudno based Williams Denton, while you may be years away from selling your business, but it’s never too early to understand what the process involves. They emphasise that, when selling an attractive business, you also have ... [More]
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