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New VadaTech European Centre opens in Totton
The UK-based team from global embedded computer specialists VadaTech has celebrated the completion of its new European Centre at the Houndsdown Business Park in Totton, Southampton. The modern building has been completed on time and on budget by Fareham-based Amiri Construction, working to plans by Southampton architects Boyle & Summers. Ian Shearer, VadaTech‘s managing director in Europe, says that the £2 million new centre will enable the recruitment of specialist personnel over the next few years ...
Building 3000 at Lakeside North Harbour unveils first occupiers
Lakeside North Harbour will be unveiling newly-refurbished office space at Buildings 2000 and 3000 in spring, and Lead Forensics has announced that it will be taking one complete floor of 14,806 sq ft in Building 3000.
A Portsmouth-grown global software business, Lead Forensics‘ unique software helps business clients identify the businesses that have visited their website to provide invaluable marketing and sales information ...
Barnbrook Systems boxes clever with new contract win
An award-winning Hampshire manufacturer has scooped a five-figure order for innovative ‘smart‘ technology to improve Britain‘s railways.
Barnbrook Systems, which is based in Fareham, is supplying its cutting-edge BlueCube wireless sensors for remote condition monitoring of onboard systems – including a new contract to improve the operation of train doors. Barnbrook is a designer, developer and manufacturer of electronic and electro-mechanical switching devices for aerospace, defence, maritime, rail and commercial industries worldwide ...
LEAN savings of over £50,000 identified at He-Man Dual Controls
He-Man Dual Controls can look forward to some positive results on its balance sheet over the coming year as quantifiable savings of at least £50,000 have been identified and will be achievable following the implementation of LEAN training.
The need to increase productivity was recognised in 2014 when two employees registered for training with Fedden USP ...
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More than half of UK fraud takes place in the South East, finds KPMG research
Financial institutions across London and the South East were hit hard by fraudsters over the past 12 months with over £157 million being defrauded by criminals, an increase of 779% on last year.
KPMG‘s Fraud Barometer, which measures fraud cases with losses of £100,000 or more reaching the UK courts, shows that overall the total value of fraud prosecuted in the region in 2015 fell by 21% to over £380m but still accounted for over half of all fraud taking place in the UK ...
Levi Roots gives food for thought at Solent business summit
Flamboyant food entrepreneur and reggae musician Levi Roots gave an audience of Solent business leaders food for thought at an annual growth summit.
Reggae Reggae Sauce guru Roots, 56, who is currently opening a string of Caribbean Smokehouse ‘rastaraunts‘, recounted his journey from cooking his grandmother‘s recipe in Jamaica to the well-known food brand loved today ...
Princecroft Willis to merge with Francis Clark
Chartered accountants and business advisers Princecroft Willis (PcW) has announced that it is to merge with South West accountancy firm Francis Clark.
The merger, which will officially take place on April 1, will create a £38 million practice with 60 partners and a team of more than 580 people across nine offices.
Princecroft Willis, which has offices in New Milton and Poole, Dorset, has described the merger as ”a perfect match.”
Mark Johns, managing director, said: ”This is an excellent move for our clients and our team. The ethos of Francis Clark, and its emphasis on providing clients with a friendly, professional and personal service, is a perfect match for Princecroft Willis.
Andrew Richards, Francis Clark‘s managing partner elect, added: ”We are extremely proud of the reputation we have developed in the South West.
”The merger with Princecroft Willis will broaden our geographical reach into Dorset and Hampshire and strengthen the outstanding services we will continue to offer all our clients, leading to opportunities for all areas of the business through our sector expertise.”
Princecroft Willis celebrated its centenary in 2014. It is the largest independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers in Dorset and the New Forest with 12 directors and more than 100 team members.
Following the merger, Princecroft Willis will change its name to Francis Clark but will dual brand for up to 12 months.
All members of the Princecroft Willis team will transfer over to Francis Clark, and the enlarged firm is expected to grow its operations across Dorset and Hampshire.
Details:
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