News from Hull and Humber
08.09.2008
Smith & Nephew announces US$1bn quarterly sales
Medical firm Smith & Nephew has announced quarterly sales of US$1bn for the first time in its history. Reported revenue for the second quarter of the year was up 23 per cent, to US$1bn – around £514m – on the same period in 2007...
22.08.2008
Improvement works agreed to secure the future of Hull Marina
Hull Forward is behind a £650,000 package of improvements at Hull Marina, ensuring its long term future as an operational marina. This work complements the signing of a new lease for the operation of Hull Marina between Hull City Cou...
22.08.2008
Improvement works agreed to secure the future of Hull Marina
Hull Forward is behind a £650,000 package of improvements at Hull Marina, ensuring its long term future as an operational marina. This work complements the signing of a new lease for the operation of Hull Marina between Hull City Counc...
15.08.2008
Food & drink China exhibition package for Yorkshire firms
Regional food and drink companies are being offered the chance to exhibit in China, the country that has become the third largest luxury goods market in the world behind Japan and the United States. FHC China, taking place in Shanghai from 4-6 Decem...
11.08.2008
Renewable energy offers local businesses major opportunities
Local businesses are being urged to take steps to ensure they capitalise on the opportunities presented by the growth in the renewable energy market in the Hull and Humber region. Highlighted as a key growth sector and area of focus for the city-regi...