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Firm steeled for new chapter

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After more than 30 years, Halesowen’s ASK McGowan processing centre is operating under a new name as part of the world’s biggest steel businesses – the £30 billion ArcelorMittal giant.

MGs to roll again at Longbridge

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The first new MG sports cars to be made at Longbridge in three years will go on sale in September, it was revealed today.

Removals firms suffer huge losses

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Removals firms in the West Midlands are suffering crippling losses caused by the impact of the global credit crisis and slowdown in the housing market. Some are reporting a huge downturn in business.

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Jobs fear over soaring steel prices

Rising steel prices could soon force a Midland fencing firm out of business with the loss of up to 30 jobs, according to its worried boss.

Virtual glimpse of £70m redevelopment

A fascinating 3D glimpse has been unveiled of a proposed £70m hotel and office development which could transform the north gateway of Wolverhampton. Hendesford-based developer Fred Pritchard has lodged his plans for the scheme on a 12-acre site on the A449 Stafford Road.

Future looks bleak for manufacturing firms

Thousands of manufacturing jobs will be lost because of the worsening economic outlook, a new report predicted today, with growing gloom among firms in the West Midlands.

Shell out expenses say axed Egg staff

Former workers at Egg claim that they are owed hundreds of pounds in expenses.

Company is packing a punch

A move to new premises and investment in state-of-the-art equipment means a West Midland firm can pack up to a million items a week for customers including some of the biggest names in retail.

Company celebrates with a pop

Corn Poppers in Wednesbury has been based in the West Midlands for 30 years.

Engineers are pressing ahead

Engineers Holdfast Manufacturing have a pressing engagement with the future – to double turnover in the next couple of years.