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News, 31 Oct 16 — Speciality wire manufacturer Wintwire has boosted its productivity and green credentials following fresh investment. The £2.7m-turnover business, based in Penistone, near Sheffield, makes bespoke wire from carbon alloy, stainless steel and copper…

News, 19 Sep 16 — Leeds-based Arctic Hayes is set for turnover growth as it targets new markets with its portfolio of plumbing and heating products. The company is the UK’s leading supplier of specialist safety, testing and servicing products to the plumbing and…

News, 05 Sep 16 — Home and gift company IC Innovations is targeting a £3.5m turnover this year after expanding its product ranges to include key seasonal events. The Sheffield-based business – backed by new investment from Finance Yorkshire – supplies garden,…

News, 25 Aug 16 — A fume extractor manufacturer has moved to larger premises and is targeting growth in the US following investment from Finance Yorkshire. Purex International makes a range of appliances that remove harmful fumes by purifying and recirculating air…

News, 19 Jul 16 — A young entrepreneur on a mission to banish harmful fuels from the planet has secured funding from Finance Yorkshire to develop a range of cleaner, safer candles and firelighters. Lewis Bowen founded Air Global upon graduating from Sheffield…

News, 07 Jul 16 — Finance Yorkshire’s successful track record for investing in early stage businesses has continued with the AIM listing of investee company Concepta Diagnostics. York-based Concepta specialises in the area of fertility and has developed…

News, 25 May 16 — A family business that enhances environmental standards for oil refineries and power producers will double its workforce after securing a £500,000 equity boost from Finance Yorkshire. Brigg-based GSA Environmental is a global specialist in the…

News, 23 May 16 — A fast-growing broadband business launched by two young entrepreneurs is targeting turnover of £25m within three years after securing investment from Finance Yorkshire. Doncaster-based Origin Broadband, founded by University of Hull graduates…

News, 19 May 16 — A company specialising in electrical inspection and testing for the construction industry has doubled its turnover after Finance Yorkshire investment sparked its growth. Group Management Electrical Surveys (GMES), based in Elland, Halifax,…

News, 16 May 16 — A long established York business is set to re-energise its sales and marketing strategy following a funding boost from Finance Yorkshire. Elcocks Limited, which sells, hires and repairs power tools to the trade has secured a £30,000 Business…

News, 09 May 16 — Yorkshire-based Greenleaf Publishing has relocated its expanding business to historic Salts Mill in Saltaire. Greenleaf, whose parent company GSE Research is backed by Finance Yorkshire, recently reported its second consecutive year of more than…

News, 03 May 16 — A prototype manufacturer that develops and tests products including kitchen gadgets and paintbrushes is growing its design team following a funding boost from Finance Yorkshire. Sheffield-based AME Group, established by engineer Ian Jones in…

News, 27 Apr 16 — Fast-growing construction firm Fast-Form Systems has moved to a 20,000 sq ft facility as it targets international expansion. The Grimsby-based business helps to reduce build times, costs and carbon use by supplying reusable, adjustable stainless…

News, 25 Apr 16 — A leading supplier of waffles, pancakes and crepes to the UK foodservice market is preparing for the next stage of growth, backed by a follow-on investment from Finance Yorkshire. From modest beginnings in 2005 as a creperie in Headingley, Enjays…

News, 20 Apr 16 — A family business that makes furniture for disabled children and adults has secured a major investment from Finance Yorkshire. Sheffield-based Jenx was founded in 1982 by product designer Clive Jenkins and his wife Catherine, a paediatric…

News, 18 Apr 16 — An exhibition business that has operated in Leeds for 125 years has secured funding to relocate to bigger headquarters and create 10 jobs. Warrens Display started life as a photographic print business but now specialises in the design, print and…

News, 04 Apr 16 — A Yorkshire business behind ground-breaking magnetic gear technology is increasing its work with global industries backed by investment from Finance Yorkshire. Sheffield based Magnomatics is a high-technology company developing products for some…

News, 14 Mar 16 — A Yorkshire group of radio stations is tuned for further success following investment from Finance Yorkshire. Trax FM and sister stations Rother, Dearne and Ridings FM are all transmitted from studios in Doncaster and between them attract a…

News, 07 Mar 16 — A Doncaster business specialising in technology-led security is set to build further on its commitment to innovation having secured an investment from Finance Yorkshire. Black Diamond Security, which operates primarily in the rail and…

News, 29 Feb 16 — A robotics business that inspires young people to learn about engineering and computing is set for global expansion after securing investment from Finance Yorkshire. Leeds-based CBIS Education was founded by programming entrepreneur Chris…