Author: Rhys Gregory

The management team at S&G, specialist Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning mechanical services provider, has announced the successful completion of an MBO, in a deal advised on by GS Verde Group. Paul Copner and Nic Roberts, who have been with the company for 15 and 13 years respectively, have taken full ownership from founders Steve and Gemma Howell. S&G, based in Barry, South Wales and with offices in the Midlands and London, specialises in the full spectrum of HVAC mechanical services, including design, installation, commissioning, and after-care. Established in 1999, the company has built a solid reputation within the market,…

Three new archways are now open to better link Swansea city centre with the marina and seafront. The archways – which have replaced a narrow tunnel that was in place beforehand – are located close to the LC, between the maritime quarter and the city’s £135m new Copr Bay district. The district also includes Swansea Arena, the 1.1-acre coastal park and the new bridge over Oystermouth Road Copr Bay has been developed by Swansea Council and development managed by RivingtonHark. Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council leader, said: “Swansea’s waterfront has always been the city’s crown jewel, but Oystermouth Road had…

Work to transform a historic Rhyl site into one which can be enjoyed by the local community, visitors, and businesses has commenced, thanks to Denbighshire County Council and a grant from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme and European Regional Development Fund. Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction has been appointed by Denbighshire County Council to carry out the design and construction of the brand-new Queen’s Market in the first step of the transformation of the wider Queen’s Buildings which sit along the town’s promenade. The project is the latest stage in the wider regeneration vision for Rhyl and will see the site…

A Welsh archery club has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support a young Ukrainian archer who had to leave many of her belongings, including her archery kit, behind when she fled the war in Ukraine. Perriswood Bowmen, located near Oxwich on the Gower, has launched the fundraising campaign with the aim of raising enough money to help 20-year-old Ukrainian Kate Andrusenko continue her archery training and return to competing at the same level she did in her home country. The fundraiser has a target of £2,100, which will help Kate purchase the equipment she needs and restart her archery career,…

A world-leading aerospace company has boosted its presence in South Wales and praised the calibre of engineers to be found here. Adient Aerospace, which has its headquarters in Washington, designs and makes luxury seating and furniture for Business and Economy Class, and has quadrupled its office and workshop space at Ebbw Vale Innovation Centre, (EVIC). Ex-steelworker, Phil Owens, who is in charge of Adient’s Ebbw Vale design studio at EVIC, is delighted with the facilities, and says the Innovation Centre has proved to be the perfect home for the prestigious international company. EVIC is owned and run by UKSE, a…

The continued partnership with Celtic Dragons will see the Cardiff-based netball team continue to use Cardiff Met Sport facilities during an exciting time for the Vitality Netball Super League club, as they look to build on the foundations of last season. The Dragons will benefit from on-court training in the prestigious Cardiff Met Archers Arena with access to Met Active’s Cyncoed Fitness Centre. Alongside this, they will receive elite support from the Strength and Conditioning team managed by Dai Watts. Cardiff Met Netball Club is also benefiting from this agreement, where they will be accessing joint training sessions with the…

The remarkable progress of a Valleys Community Bank is being recognised in the upcoming finals of the Social Business Wales Awards. Smart Money Cymru is a finalist in two categories of the prestigious event – Tech for Good and Team of the Year. The awards are part of the Social Business Wales Project which highlights and honours the best social businesses in Wales, and winners go through to the next round of the UK-wide event. Mark White CEO of Smart Money Cymru said he was delighted that the hard work of his staff, coupled with digital innovation in recent years,…

The Development Bank of Wales is funding the first dedicated exotic animal veterinary practice in Wales. A £300,000 loan from the Development Bank’s Wales Flexible Investment Fund is being used by award-winning veterinary surgeon and advanced zoological medicine practitioner Doctor Sophie Jenkins to open the new independent run clinic at Riverbridge Business Park, off Newport Road in Cardiff. The 3,000 sq. ft. unit features dedicated car parking, multiple consulting rooms, dedicated clinical wards for different types of species, an isolation room, diagnostic suite and two operating theatres. Two qualified veterinary nurses, three full-time vets and two veterinary nursing assistants have…

Business confidence in Wales fell 29 points during August to 1%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.   Companies in the country reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 37 points at 4%.  When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, down 17 points to 2%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 1%. Despite the fall in optimism during August, a three-month average of local businesses’ confidence scores reveals a more positive picture. The average sits at a net confidence score of 18%, factoring in monthly scores of June, July and August. The Business Barometer, which questions 1,200 businesses monthly, provides early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and…

More than 200 of Wales’ historic sites, landmarks and hidden gems will offer visitors free entry this September — as the Open Doors festival returns for 2022. Funded and organised by Cadw, the ever-popular festival of Wales’ built heritage will encourage Welsh residents and visitors alike to explore some of the country’s lesser-known sites ― several of which are usually closed to the public. The 2022 programme features a range of historic venues owned by Cadw, National Trust Wales, Church in Wales, local councils, private owners, including Neath Abbey, Oystermouth Castle, Caerleon Amphitheatre and Barracks, Bodnant Gardens, Denbigh Castle, and…