Experienced commercial director joins Solarsense as it powers ahead with further growth

November 14, 2023
Experienced commercial director joins Solarsense as it powers ahead with further growth

Renewable energy specialist Solarsense has appointed a new commercial director as it looks to double turnover in a fast-growing market. Ashley Wood, pictured, right with Solarsense MD Stephen Barrett, joins the firm, which was launched nearly 30 years ago, from the UK office of the global engineering company Osborn,...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

November 11, 2023
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Monday November 13 Interims: British Land, Kainos Group Q3 result: Hg Capital Trust Trading announcement: BAE Systems Tuesday November 14 Final: Imperial Brands Interims: Oxford Instruments, DCC, Land Securities, Marks Electrical Group, Picton Property Income, Activeops, Gear4music (Holdings), Castings, Babcock International Group, Cake Box Holdings, Revolution Beauty Group Q1 result: Renalytix Q3 results: HydrogenOne...

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Fast-growing national property chain snaps up Bristol chartered surveyor firm in £1m deal

November 10, 2023
Fast-growing national property chain snaps up Bristol chartered surveyor firm in £1m deal

A Bristol chartered surveying business has been acquired by a major national property consultancy in a deal worth up to £1m. Andrew Forbes Surveyors, which has operated since 1995 and provides commercial valuation and building consultancy services across the South West, has been taken over by Eddisons, part of...

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Waste electronics and battery schemes offloaded by Ecosurety as it expands packaging recycling

November 10, 2023
Waste electronics and battery schemes offloaded by Ecosurety as it expands packaging recycling

Bristol waste management company Ecosurety has sold two of its collection and recycling schemes to a leading international circular economy specialist. Ecosurety’s UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries Compliance Schemes, which help companies meet their legal obligations and avoid enforcement actions, have been bought by Reconomy....

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Firm behind ‘intelligent video’ used to make railways safer signals more growth with move to new HQ

November 10, 2023
Firm behind ‘intelligent video’ used to make railways safer signals more growth with move to new HQ

Bristol-based One Big Circle, which uses Artificial Intelligence to clean up the country’s railways, is on track for further expansion after expanding into a new office. The firm, which now boasts 35 employees, has acquired additional office and lab space in the iconic Temple Studios – appropriately next to...

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Bristol turbine inspection firm reaps the wild winds of Scotland to perfect its drone-based system

November 10, 2023
Bristol turbine inspection firm reaps the wild winds of Scotland to perfect its drone-based system

A pioneering autonomous drone system developed by Bristol specialist inspections firm Perceptual Robotics has reached the landmark of inspecting more than 250 onshore wind turbines in Scotland. The Perceptual Robotics team has travelled across Scotland from Skye to Aberdeen for the past six years conducting the inspections for a...

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World’s first digital export Carnet introduced by Business West to ease strain of post-Brexit trade

November 10, 2023
World’s first digital export Carnet introduced by Business West to ease strain of post-Brexit trade

Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, has helped cut through the red tape hitting temporary exporters by arranging the world’s first use of a digital Carnet. Since Brexit, the number of ATA Carnets – or ‘passports for goods’ – needed by exporters has risen significantly for UK-based companies. These...

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7:0 victory for girls’ football team in new cup contest puts sponsors – and manager – in seventh heaven

November 10, 2023
7:0 victory for girls’ football team in new cup contest puts sponsors – and manager – in seventh heaven

The kit sponsors of a Bristol girls’ football team are celebrating after the side made history in a new cup competition. Brislington Juniors Girls’ Colts Under-13s were the first to rack up a victory in the augural Somerset FA County Girls’ Under 13s Cup, turning on the style to...

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‘Smart’ move by Bristol training firm as it takes on experienced tutor for new domestic-focused courses

November 10, 2023
‘Smart’ move by Bristol training firm as it takes on experienced tutor for new domestic-focused courses

A specialist Bristol training firm has marked 10 years in business with a key tutor appointment as it looks to satisfy demand for a new range of domestic electrical courses. South West Construction Academy (SWCA) has secured the services of Paul Smithies to lead its new offering, which it...

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