In Brief: Smith & Nephew subpoena; Gripple boost in US; New homes for Yorkshire leisure park; HR MSc launched;
HULL-based medical technology firm Smith & Nephew has confirmed that it has received a subpoena from the US Department of Justice in Massachusetts in connection with its ultrasound product Exogen.
The medically approved product, which is first started to market in 1998, is used to treat fractures.
The Department of Justice has asked for documents relating to Exogen and other matters from 1995 onwards.
It is believed that similar enquiries have been directed to a number of Smith & Nephew’s US competitors. Smith & Nephew is co-operating fully with the request.
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GRIPPLE, the Sheffield-based manufacturer of its Gripple wire joiner, has opened a new facility in Aurora, Illinois, which will allow it to increase its US production by more than 50% this year.
Gripple has invested more than £1m in the facility which includes offices, manufacturing and warehousing facilitates
The company’s devices are used in areas including fencing, agriculture and construction industry.
Gripple has sold more than 300m Gripples to 85 countries.
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SWALEVIEW Park near Richmond has teamed up with Prestige Park & Leisure Homes to provide a new range of leisure lodges.
The North Yorkshire park, which is nestled on the banks of the River Swale, will welcome the arrival of 20 new homes with a retail value of £2m over the next three years.
Park owner Andy Carter said: “It’s great to be working with Prestige because they share our ethos and values. In addition Prestige shares our determination to make owning a second home here a really affordable option for all.”
Sales director for Prestige Homes Silvano Geranio added: “We are at the leading edge of environmental technology in the leisure home industry.
“We aim to incorporate natural elements into our design themes so we are thrilled that our homes will be situated in such a stunning location.”
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BRADFORD University School of Management is to offer a part-time MSc in Human Resource Management as of September.
The qualification offers existing HR practitioners, or those who want to move into HR, the opportunity to undertake a career-boosting qualification while keeping up their work and family commitments.
At the end of the first year students can decide whether to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma after two years or continue into a third year of study to attain an MSc.
Dr Carol Atkinson, senior lecturer in human resource management, said: “Human resource professionals know better than anyone how important it is to develop new skills if you are to fulfil your potential.
“Our part-time course offers students a route to professional recognition as well as personal and career development, without disrupting their work.”
Both the diploma and the MSc lead to graduate membership of professional body the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
