If this message does not display correctly, click here or go to http://www.capitalwales.com/news   The Dragon Economist | Capital Wales News Update Issue 30 | September 2008
Capital Wales is home to over half of Wales' workforce and its industry. The region offers one of the most highly skilled and productive workforces in Europe along with an excellent quality of life and attractive investment packages. Call 01443 845821 to discuss the business assistance, grants and free advice we can offer to make a business expansion in Wales even easier. Bridgend companies acknowledged in the Welsh Fast Growth 50 Four Bridgend based companies have been acknowledged by the Western Mail as amongst the 50 most successful businesses in Wales. read more »» Sony delivers hi-tech jobs boost for Bridgend Sony UK Technology Centre in Pencoed has also been chosen as the manufacturing base for the first generation of Sony high definition professional camcorder systems. Pencoed will also host the company’s European service and repair centre for digital cameras and camcorders. The twin investments are expected to create more than 40 highly-skilled jobs and are a considerable coup. read more »» Buy as you View locates head office in Bridgend ELECTRICAL goods and furniture retailer Buy As You View (BAYV) has chosen Bridgend as the new location for its Head Office. The company, which started as a high street retailer and rental business in 1972 now serves more than 100,000 customers across the UK. It has established its South Wales head office at the Kingsway Buildings on Bridgend Industrial Estate. read more »» £3m Estuary Court Business Park is Up and Running The £3m Estuary Court business park in Newport has opened with 95% of its units already let and the creation of more than 60 jobs on the site alone. read more »» £15.5M INVESTMENT MARKS THE LAUNCH OF TAKAO WALES DIVISION Takao Wales Division was officially launched with the opening of a £15.5 million state-of-the-art press / stamping facility at Ebbw Vale. The Japanese automotive component manufacturer which supplies vehicle body parts to Honda and Toyota has already created more than 120 jobs as a result of the investment. read more »»
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