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Haulage specialist collects £151k in R&D tax incentives
Following forklift safety innovations, logistics company Cartwright Brothers has received £151,000 in R&D tax incentives from the government, despite being told in the past that it would not qualify.
Cash bonus to boost merchant apprenticeships
BMF Apprenticeships Plus is urging BMF members in England to take advantage of the government’s temporary boost to apprenticeship funding, with incentive grants for employers increasing to £3,000 for apprentices of any age. The £3,000 grant will be paid to any employer hiring a new apprentice between April 1 and September 30, 2021
New board of directors at Scm Group
A new board of directors has been appointed at Scm Group SpA.
Södra Wood sales director named new WTTA chairperson
Nigel Buckley-Ryan, Södra Wood Ltd’s sales director, has been named as Western Timber Trade Association’s (WTTA) new chairperson.
Happy St Patrick’s Day
Forklift manufacturer Combilift is intent on lifting spirits globally as it invites everyone to watch members of staff take on the Jerusalema dance challenge here:
Free event to Kickstart new talent
Representatives of the Minister for Work and Pensions, and the Minister for Employment, will be among the guest speakers at a free virtual event on Wednesday March 24 hosted by Make UK, discussing how the government’s Kickstart scheme can provide the next generation of talent and skills.
Pandemic continues to impact on pallet and packaging prices
Further price increases in the wooden pallet and packaging industry are “inevitable”, according to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB), as the impact of the pandemic continues to be felt by companies across Europe and the rest of the world.
BSW Timber Solutions announces Bruce McKay as managing director
Bruce McKay has been appointed as managing director of BSW Timber Solutions Ltd, formerly SCA Wood UK, following five successful years in his post as supply chain and procurement director.
Confor welcomes Sustainable Farming Incentive
Confor has welcomed the first phase of the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive, details of which were published on March 10.