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News, 02 Dec 15 — Finance Yorkshire triumphed at the York Press Business Awards 2015, winning the Corporate Investment category. The Press Business Awards – now in their 25th year – attracted entries across 16 categories. The Corporate Investment Award was a new…

News, 02 Dec 15 — Finance Yorkshire was among the sponsors of this year’s national finals of the Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards (WIBA). The Fund sponsored the Rising Star of the Year category in which the winner was Amy Archer, Deputy Managing Director of…

News, 01 Dec 15 — A specialist vacuum forming company is set to create up to 16 new jobs with the expansion of its production facilities in Leeds. Vacform designs and manufactures a diverse range of plastic products for industrial and commercial applications –…

News, 03 Nov 15 — A company that designs and manufactures innovative home and garden products, including Christmas decorations, for major retailers is expanding its product range and targeting overseas sales. IC Innovations has grown its workforce from four to 20…

News, 21 Oct 15 — Yorkshire-based Centre Stage Group – a Finance Yorkshire backed business – has won a major contract to supply percussion instruments to the Ministry of Defence. Finance Yorkshire has invested more than £600,000 in Centre Stage Group over the last…

News, 06 Oct 15 — Leeds-based SNG Commercial has won a top accolade at The Grocer New Product Awards 2015. The wholesaler and distributor of laundry, cleaning and dishwashing products won the household products including laundry category with Senses Pure, a fabric…

News, 05 Aug 15 — A family-run garage equipment company has secured major contracts from some of the UK’s biggest car dealerships following investment from Finance Yorkshire. Hull-based JD Engineering, which trades as JD Garage Equipment, works with international…

News, 09 Jul 15 — Construction firm Fast-Form Systems is targeting international growth after winning a major investment from Finance Yorkshire. The Grimsby-based formwork business helps companies to reduce build times, costs and carbon use by supplying reusable,…

News, 23 Jun 15 — Finance Yorkshire triumphed at the Sheffield City Region Dealmakers Awards 2015, taking the title of Alternative Finance Firm of the Year. The Dealmakers awards – run by Yorkshire Business Insider – is the region’s biggest event for accountants,…

News, 22 Jun 15 — Funding from Finance Yorkshire will allow a renowned designer and manufacturer of lingerie to further expand overseas and invest in new product ranges. Panache Lingerie, which exports to more than 50 countries worldwide, has secured a £250,000…

News, 21 Jun 15 — Finance Yorkshire showcased its investment expertise at the high profile Manufactured Yorkshire – a two-day event focussed on growing the region’s manufacturing sector. Chief Executive Alex McWhirter was among the key opinion leaders sharing…

News, 21 May 15 — Funding from Finance Yorkshire will allow a Barnsley manufacturer to export its products to customers in the US and Canada. Static Solutions, which manufactures anti-static paint spray guns for a range of industries, has attracted a £55,000…

News, 18 May 15 — The rising demand for gluten-free food has led a food manufacturer to invest in a new factory. Scunthorpe-based Abbeydale Food Group is planning to double turnover after acquiring and refurbishing the 14,000 sq ft facility in the town. The…

News, 11 May 15 — A Hull-based company that supplies vehicle livery to the police and emergency services has received a Business Loan from Finance Yorkshire. Vehicle Livery Solutions, formed in 2009, manufactures and applies liveries for over a quarter of the…

News, 30 Apr 15 — An international manufacturer and supplier of specialist industrial and hygienic doors has secured a second major investment from Finance Yorkshire, taking the total amount invested by the regional funding body in Envirodoor to more than £1.1…

News, 29 Apr 15 — Goole-based Weedfree has secured two new long term contracts in Europe following a further funding round by Finance Yorkshire. The weed control specialist company has won the work to treat rail network in Denmark for five years. It has also…

News, 13 Apr 15 — Finance Yorkshire has announced today that its successful investment fund will reach even more growing businesses, thanks to further support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and match funders. To date, Finance Yorkshire has made…

News, 04 Mar 15 — Finance Yorkshire investment is supporting businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber in the drive to harness the benefits of apprenticeships. Several of the regional funding body’s investee companies have taken on apprentices to plug skills gaps…

News, 12 Feb 15 — Finance Yorkshire has secured a grant from Round 6 of the Regional Growth Fund to invest in businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber. Chief Executive Alex McWhirter said: “This is excellent news and a tremendous boost for Yorkshire and the…

News, 29 Dec 14 — Finance Yorkshire is pleased to announce that it has fully invested its £90 million fund into companies in Yorkshire and Humber before its investment period was planned to finish at the end of December 2014. The Fund has made 694 investments in…