July to September 2009

On these pages you can access archived news items between July and September 2009. 

AMP bid to bring the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) to South Yorkshire

The University of Sheffield is leading a bid to bring the recently announced Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) to South Yorkshire, based on the expertise that it has gained from developing the 'original' Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP).

BLP’s Deal of the Year

BLP’s MBO deal has won the ‘Deal of the Year’ at the Annual Yorkshire Business Awards 2009.

Business confidence making a strong return in Doncaster

A survey has shown that business confidence is making a return to Doncaster.

Changes to the National Minimum Wage

Legislation to increase the national minimum wage from 1 October 2009 has been finalised.

Do you want to take your business to the world ?

Businesses proactive in their use of foreign languages achieve on average 45% more export sales.

Doncaster Pie Maker set to impress Cypriotes

Doncaster's upper crust family-run pie maker the Topping Pie Company will be trying to impress Cypriotes with its popular produce.

Major broadcast deal for racecourse owner

Doncaster racecourse owner Arena Leisure has signed an agreement valued at more than £100m to broadcast coverage of its races in betting shops.

Redline Aviation Security Ltd opens Office in Ghana

Redline Aviation Security, based at Robin Hood Airport, recently announced that it has opened a regional office in Ghana, West Africa, in preparation for the launch of a National Aviation Security Academy.

School Invests in Doncaster

Hill House School, South Yorkshire's leading independent school, has invested approximately £8million in the former RAF Finningley Officers' Quarters at Robin Hood Airport.

Tech Challenge scares the birds

In this year’s Technology Challenge, Robin Hood Airport worked with Ridgewood School to design and make a model of a bird ‘scarer’ to be used on their runway.

TOA exhibit at AeroEngine 2009

The TOA team will be taking another trip to London Olympia in October, but this time to exhibit at the Aero-Engine Expo 2009.