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East Lancashire fuel management business rebranding and launching recruitment drive fuelled by Boost scaleup support
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East Lancashire fuel management business rebranding and launching recruitment drive fuelled by Boost scaleup support
LCM Environmental services, a fuel, energy and infrastructure business headquartered in Padiham, has expanded its team and services and embarked on a major rebrand after receiving scaleup support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub.

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