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UK Brake Firm Secures £8M Amid Production Challenges

4/2/2025

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Surface Transforms, a UK brake manufacturer, grapples with production challenges yet enjoys robust customer backing, securing over £8 million in cash advances. CEO Kevin Johnson remains hopeful about navigating financial hurdles. In a related development, Manchester's Genedrive has raised £700,000, bolstered by a £500,000 R&D tax credit, to propel its genomic testing innovations forward.

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Surface Transforms, a UK brake manufacturer, grapples with production challenges yet enjoys robust customer backing, securing over £8 million in cash advances. CEO Kevin Johnson remains hopeful about navigating financial hurdles. In a related development, Manchester's Genedrive has raised £700,000, bolstered by a £500,000 R&D tax credit, to propel its genomic testing innovations forward.