Advanced manufacturing

TLT advises on multi-million pound sale of smart-ticketing pioneer that aims to revolutionise rail travel

September 4, 2015
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TLT advises on multi-million pound sale of smart-ticketing pioneer that aims to revolutionise rail travel

Bristol-headquartered law firm TLT has advised Smart Transactions Group, the UK leader in contactless payments and ticketing, on the multi-million pound sale of its West of England subsidiary to Japanese IT giant Fujitsu. The acquisition of ACT (Applied Card Technologies), based near Chippenham, paves the way for Fujitsu and...

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Successful outcome to SciSys’ bank talks lifts threat of covenant breach

September 4, 2015
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Successful outcome to SciSys’ bank talks lifts threat of covenant breach

Shares in SciSys, one of the region’s largest and longest-established specialist IT firms, rose today after it said it had resolved a potentially damaging funding crisis. In June the firm, which has a base in Brislington, warned it was at risk of breaching its banking covenants in August. Within...

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South West bucks downward trend in exporting as more firms win sales in overseas markets

September 3, 2015
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South West bucks downward trend in exporting as more firms win sales in overseas markets

Bristol businesses are helping the South West buck the national trend for exporting, with the value of overseas sales from the region rising while the national figure decreases. Data released today by HM Revenue and Customs shows that the value of UK exports decreased by 2.6% to £285bn in...

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Innovative robotic hand firm picks up prestigious James Dyson Award

August 28, 2015
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Innovative robotic hand firm picks up prestigious James Dyson Award

Open Bionics, the fledgling Bristol firm developing 3D-printed robotic hands for amputees, has won the coveted James Dyson Award, which celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of design engineers. The award is the latest in a long line of accolades for the firm. It was recently selected for...

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Growth for Bristol’s mid-tier businesses stunted by lack of funding, says CBI/BDO report

August 28, 2015
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Growth for Bristol’s mid-tier businesses stunted by lack of funding, says CBI/BDO report

Bristol’s ambitious medium-sized businesses are being held back by gaps in the provision of long-term lending, according to a new report. With improved bank lending, an increased flow of invoice finance facilities and huge growth in peer-to-peer lending over the last few years, much of the finance landscape is...

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Major survey to shed light on why race remains a factor in the workplace

August 28, 2015
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Major survey to shed light on why race remains a factor in the workplace

Bristol firms are being asked to encourage their staff to take part in the UK’s largest ever survey of race at work to help find out why ethnic minorities are under-represented at all levels in the workplace. Commissioned by responsible business network Business in the Community, the survey aims...

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Bristol’s pioneering Go Green business scheme signs up 1,000 firms

August 21, 2015
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Bristol’s pioneering Go Green business scheme signs up 1,000 firms

More than 1,000 Bristol firms have signed up to Go Green, the scheme helping businesses improve and demonstrate their green credentials, since its launch six months ago. Launched in February as part of Bristol’s year as European Green Capital, Go Green is helping the city lead the way in...

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Top biomed industry figure joins Bristol breast screening pioneer Micrima as CTO

August 21, 2015
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Top biomed industry figure joins Bristol breast screening pioneer Micrima as CTO

Micrima, the innovative Bristol firm developing technology that could revolutionise breast cancer detection, has appointed respected biomedical professional Dr Peter Bannister as chief technology officer. Dr Bannister joins from Cardiff-based Alesi Surgical, where he held the post of head of operations responsible for research and development, manufacturing and distribution....

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Warning that changes to enterprise investment schemes could hit tech firms’ growth

August 21, 2015
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Warning that changes to enterprise investment schemes could hit tech firms’ growth

Bristol tech companies could have their growth plans scuppered by new rules introduced in this year’s Finance Bill, accountancy firm Baker Tilly is warning. Government initiatives such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) have been successfully used by small tech firms over recent...

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Poland visit will offer valuable business connections in Central and Eastern Europe for rookie exporters

August 21, 2015
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Poland visit will offer valuable business connections in Central and Eastern Europe for rookie exporters

First-time exporters from the Bristol and the West of England are being invited to explore opportunities in the fast-growing Central and Eastern Europe markets by taking part in a trade mission to Poland in October. The trip to Warsaw between October 6 and 8 is dedicated to building connections...

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Gem bitter continues to sparkle in beer awards 20 years after making its debut

August 18, 2015
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Gem bitter continues to sparkle in beer awards 20 years after making its debut

Gem bitter – the first beer produced by Warmley-based Bath Ales when it launched 20 years ago – has lost none of its thirst for awards, earning a silver medal at the International Beer Challenge. The trophy is the second in consecutive years scooped by Gem – last year...

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Renishaw gets in tune with Colston Hall to help kids learn the science behind making music

August 14, 2015
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Renishaw gets in tune with Colston Hall to help kids learn the science behind making music

Advanced engineering firm Renishaw and Bristol Music Trust, which runs the city’s Colston Hall music venue, have teamed up to give Bristol schoolchildren the chance to design and build their own digital music instruments. The two organisations have come together under a new three-year partnership with hi-tech educators Conductive...

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Minister praises investment and innovation at Bristol’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone

August 7, 2015
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Minister praises investment and innovation at Bristol’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone

Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone’s record in attracting 2,000 jobs in just over three years has earned ministerial praise. Communities and local government minister James Wharton recognised the achievement as he was shown around the site yesterday. The landmark figure includes jobs in a range of sectors including engineering,...

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