BUSINESS REPORT NEW PRODUCT
FOR EASYMIX Concrete experts EasyMix have added a brand new product to their portfolio. The family business’s latest
innovation is liquid cement screed. The quicker drying times and a flow range that is self-levelling means it appeals to the commercial and DIY market. Improved productivity due
to faster installation, less manpower and faster drying time means it is the ideal solution for underfloor heating and heating systems can be turned on after 10 days. The addition is part of a
wider growth project for the firm, who anticipate an additional four job creations in the next six months. Managing director Andrew
Collins said: “It’s an exciting time for Easymix. We have this new fantastic product and we have ambitious plans going forward to continue to build upon our success.”
Call: 0800 169 6401 Visit www.easymix-
concrete.co.uk
REGIONAL DEAL ACTIVITY IS STILL GOING STRONG
Deal activity across Northamptonshire continues to thrive in the face of Brexit uncertainty with financial and business advisers Grant Thornton reporting significant transaction levels during the first half of 2018. The firm has supported seven major local deals
during the period across a range of sectors from manufacturing and logistics to services, with a combined deal value of £150m. Over a dozen more deals are also in the pipeline for the coming months. Mike Hughes from Grant Thornton’s Northampton
office, said: “The Northamptonshire economy is alive and vibrant. The start of 2018 has seen a string of significant deals complete as businesses look to expand through acquisition or secure investment for future growth. These transactions also echo the positive findings of our recent Northamptonshire Limited report which revealed that our county’s businesses are continuing to prosper. “Local businesses have certainly
had a lot to contend with in recent months, including Brexit, the new GDPR regulations and ‘sugar’ tax hitting the food and beverage sector. But they have demonstrated resilience and the ability to adapt to a changing market. “Despite the above, the fundamentals for deal
‘LOCAL
BUSINESSES HAVE CERTAINLY HAD A LOT TO CONTEND WITH IN RECENT MONTHS, INCLUDING BREXIT’
Mike Hughes corporate buyers, both in the UK and overseas, who recognise the skills and experience
making remain strong with funders actively seeking to invest and lend to both SME and larger businesses. In addition, the region remains a strong favourite for
available. “It feels to us that shareholders of good businesses
currently have the full range of options available, including growth through acquisition, new investment or where appropriate value realisation through sale.”
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