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Brintons family snubbed in Carlyle Group takeover of carpet firm
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The family who owned Kidderminster carpet-maker Brintons for more than two centuries claim the historic firm was “pulled from under their feet” by US private equity giant Carlyle.
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CPP still on track to acquire Spyker supercar marque
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Ongoing financial problems at Saab will not dent Coventry-based CPP Global Holdings’ ambitions to acquire the Spyker supercar marque - even though the deal has currently stalled.
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Economy stagnates as manufacturing delivers lacklustre growth
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Further evidence that the Ƶ economy is stagnatinghas emerged as official figures showed lacklustre growth in the manufacturing sector.
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Pet health firm Dechra sees profits grow
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Pet pharmaceuticals company Dechra has seen a boost in profits to £30 million.
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Return of car production lined up for Browns Lane in Coventry
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The historic former Browns Lane home of Jaguar is set to see car production again after CPP Global Holdings Ltd signed an exclusive agreement with the owners of the Coventry site.
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Aga steels itself for extra £1m hit from soaring raw materials costs
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The rising price of stainless steel has set back cooker-maker Aga Rangemaster by £1 million in the past year.
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Melrose improves offer for Charter International
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Manufacturing buyout firm Melrose sweetened its £1.4 billion offer for rival Charter International – securing access to the toolmaker’s books but not a recommendation from its board.
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Aston Martin announces successor to DBRS9
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Aston Martin has announced a successor to its award-winning race car.
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Westley Group completes Mathers Foundry sale
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Manufacturing firm Westley Group has completed the sale of Mathers Foundry to WPIL for an undisclosed amount.
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Exports push Metalrax back into the black
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Engineering group Metalrax has swung back into the black after exports boosted its performance in the first half of the year.
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Skills initiative set to be taken nationwide
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A Black Country-based trade association’s innovative approach to solving the manufacturing sector’s biggest skills problem could be rolled out nationwide.
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Manganese Bronze strikes deal with Chinese counterpart
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Black cab-maker Manganese Bronze has agreed an exclusivity deal with part-owner Geely to distribute its vehicles and spare parts in the Ƶ.
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Slight fall in sales for Aga Rangemaster
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Upmarket cooker-maker Aga Rangemaster has reported a slight dip in first-half sales amid tough market conditions.
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Hampson sells shims businesses in £51.5m deal
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Brierley Hill-based Hampson Industries has said it intends to dispose of its shims businesses, which provide components to the global aerospace markets, for £51.5 million.
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IMI breaks through £1bn barrier but warns of slowdown
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Sales have broken through the £1 billion barrier for engineering giant IMI in the first half of the year – but warned about tough conditions.
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Melrose plans further Charter International bids after profit rise
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Manufacturing buyout firm Melrose is preparing another offer for rival Charter International after revealing a rise in profits.
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Morgan Motor Company ready for US market after 3 Wheeler success
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Malvern car maker Morgan is already eyeing up the highly lucrative US market after notching up soaring sales of its new 3 Wheeler model.
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Cobra Ƶ creates jobs after £20m of orders
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Fifty jobs have been created by an automotive supply chain firm after more than £20 million worth of orders for a new product.
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Metals group reveals jobs boost in Redditch
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New jobs are being created in Redditch after Russian metals group VSMPO-AVISMA announced plans to expand in the town.
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Manufacturer Hill & Smith reveals profit fall
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Profits have fallen by almost a quarter at manufacturer Hill & Smith despite a slight increase in sales.
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Umeco completes £1.9m Fenotec takeover
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Composites firm Umeco has agreed a deal to take over a German rival for £1.9 million as part of a new business plan.
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Birmingham waste efficiency scheme exported around the world
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A Birmingham-based manufacturing scheme described as “WD40 for the economy” has proved such a success it is set to be rolled out across Europe.
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Hampson boss given £500k pay-off despite fraud case and falling shares
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The boss of a listed company who was slammed by a High Court judge over a “fraudulent” business deal walked away from the firm with a pay-off of nearly £500,000.
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Jobs boost after HT Brigham's £4m deal
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Presswork firm HT Brigham has is recruiting 15 new employees after winning a contract worth almost £4 million.
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