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Dec 2023
Last Updated: 18/12/2023
Business Breakfast: MP visits Harrogate company in support of IT campaign
Andrew Jones MP with Techbuyer staff.
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Andrew Jones MP has visited a Harrogate IT company in support of a digital waste campaign.
Mr Jones visited Techbuyers’ headquarters on Hornbeam Park, where he signed the IT Repairs and Reuse Declaration.
The campaign urges the UK government to enhance legislation concerning the extension of IT product lifespans.
The Techbuyer team offered a tour of their facilities with a particular focus on their e-waste and repairs departments, highlighting the work they do to extend the lifespan of technology and divert IT hardware from landfill.
Astrid Wynne, head of sustainability and public sector at Techbuyer, said:
“There is a lot of waste associated with the delivery of our digital services. The best way to avoid this is to think about electronic equipment as a long-term investment – something to take care of and repair when necessary.
“In order to this, we need to change the way the market works. Legislation is an essential part of this.”
Harrogate company reports improved revenues in interim results
A Harrogate rental company has reported improved revenues in its interim results.
Beckwith Knowle-based VP posted £190.9m for the six months ended September 30, up from £186.5m in the same period last year.
The company described the results for the first half of the financial year as “solid”.
Jeremy Pilkington, chairman of VP, said:
"We have delivered a solid performance with continuing sector leading returns in the period reflecting the strength of our diverse business offering. We are particularly pleased to have maintained net margin and a strong return on average capital employed, demonstrating high quality of earnings in difficult market conditions.
"Having multiple sector exposure diversifies our revenue streams and has contributed to the robust performance in the period, with infrastructure demand remaining supportive, and whilst there are immediate challenges within general construction, I am confident that the actions taken will be of benefit in the medium term. The group continues to produce strong operating cash flows and maintains a solid financial base, having refinanced our RCF in November on similar terms for a further three years, and we are well positioned for growth.”
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