Offshore industry acts to head off skills shortages

The UK oil and gas industry is taking steps to avoid a repeat of previous skills shortages as it prepares for increased activity across the North Sea. 01 Sep 2010

Merc turns up the volume after stormy recession

Lancashire subcontractor Merc Engineering has invested £413,000 in machinery since March this year to meet the demands of its fast-growing customer base. 01 Sep 2010

MBO saves sheet metal company

The future of Gainsborough, Lincs, sheet metalworking and stainless steel fabrication firm, Bland Burgess & Hethershaw, has been secured in a management buyout by former director John Leach. 25 Aug 2010

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