Aim Bulletin
Avingtrans enters into second phase of Sellafield contract
Avingtrans announced on Tuesday that Stainless Metalcraft, part of its process solutions and rotating equipment division, has agreed to enter into the second phase of the contract to provide high-integrity stainless steel storage boxes with Sellafield.
Fulcrum transfers third tranche of gas connections to ES Pipelines
Fulcrum Utility Services updated the market on the sale of its domestic customer gas connection assets and associated meters to ES Pipelines on Tuesday, confirming the transfer of the third tranche of connection assets to ESP on 1 June, for a total consideration of £3. 8m.
Powerhouse upbeat on plans for another waste-to-hydrogen facility
Waste-to-hydrogen company Powerhouse Energy Group announced on Tuesday that Peel NRE, part of Peel L&P, is planning to develop its second waste plastic-to-hydrogen facility using Powerhouse technology, at the Rothesay Dock on the north bank of the River Clyde, West Dunbartonshire.
Marlowe buys fire safety firm ACL for £7.3m
Safety and regulatory software and services company Marlowe has acquired ACL, a provider of fire safety and security services, for an enterprise value of up to £7. 3m, it announced on Tuesday.
Avacta confident despite filing delay for Covid-19 antigen test
Diagnostics and cancer therapies developer Avacta Group updated the market on its CE-mark submission for its ‘AffiDX’ SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test for professional use.
M&C Saatchi YTD trading ahead of expectations
Media company M&C Saatchi Group said on Tuesday that trading in the first four months of the year had been "stronger than anticipated", with the group now expecting its full-year results to be ahead of consensus expectations.
Springfield Properties expects FY revenue and profits to exceed guidance
Housebuilder Springfield Properties said on Tuesday that strong build and sales activity seen in the first half had been sustained throughout the year, with the group continuing to experience "high demand" across the business.
Adjusted profit surges in first half for Gooch & Housego
Gooch & Housego reported 1. 8% growth in first-half revenue on Tuesday, to £58. 5m, or a 4. 9% rise at constant currency.
Scholium H2 trading 'severely disrupted' by Covid-19 lockdown measures
Rare books dealer Scholium said on Tuesday that trading had been "severely disrupted" due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Renew acquires Scotland-based Rail Electrification
Infrastructure engineering services company Renew announced on Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary QTS Group has acquired Rail Electrification (REL), for a total cash consideration of up to £5. 3m.
Victoria reports 'very strong' trading as it mitigates cost rises
Flooring company Victoria updated the market on its trading on Tuesday, reporting that it continued to be “very strong” across all of its geographies and product groups, with double-digit percentage increases over 2019.
Breedon acquires Durham-based concrete operator
Construction materials group Breedon acquired Micromix on Tuesday, a "mini mix" concrete operator based out of Durham.
Omega Diagnostics receives positive study data on lateral flow antigen test
Medical diagnostics company Omega said on Tuesday that study data on its Mologic Covid-19 lateral flow antigen test showed "high diagnostic accuracy", exceeding World Health Organisation targets.