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Yorkshire dog treats manufacturer Pointer Pet Foods has been acquired by a firm backed by private investors, saving around 47 jobs at the Rotherham site.

A Yorkshire print specialist, which provides publishing services for local titles including the Rotherham Advertiser and South Yorkshire Business Magazine, has acquired its Wakefield-based rival in a move which is expected to boost sales to more than £45 million.

Yorkshire and Humber estate agency Hunters has increased its lettings-business staff to 57 and group turnover to £7 million with the acquisition of Gateway Lettings.

A new consumer-focused marketing consultancy has been launched in a joint venture between Leeds-based creative agency Intermarketing Group and ex-commercial director of HSBC, Peter Simpson.

A Hull-based invisible loudspeaker developer has invested in its potential overseas market by signing an exclusive distribution deal with a Middle Eastern company.

Leeds-based design and engineering consultancy White Young Green (WYG) has said it is witnessing encouraging trading signs, although financial conditions remain challenging.

An influx of companies into Sheffield's Digital Campus has created 20 new jobs with the possibility of more in the future, it has been announced.

The acquisition of a competitor has seen West Yorkshire-based steel firm KTS Wire boost its business investment.

An aquarium and pond supply company has been bought up by a Bradford-based rival, in a move which will save 14 jobs.

An international marketing services business based in Yorkshire has acquired the UK operations of marketing company MKM Group for £4.6 million.

York-based spin-out biophysics company Avacta, which provides technologies and services to the pharmaceutical and diagnostics markets, aims to generate £2 million in an effort to boost profits.

Yorkshire-based marine safety company Cosalt has revealed steady trading despite the economic downturn.