Investing in WakefieldThe Wakefield District's economy is worth £6.5 billion; making us the 4th largest in the Leeds city region. more

Ice products manufacturer secures cool £4.5m investment The Ice Co in South Kirkby has bought the new equipment, which will produce 300,000 ice cubes per hour, with the help of a £2m revolving credit facility and £1.2m asset finance facility from Lloyds Bank.more

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