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BGF Unveils New Investment

The Business Growth Fund has disclosed that it is to put around £8.5m into formal hire-wear business ACS Clothing. Founded in Glasgow in 1997, the company boasts revenues of £11.5m, and has deals with firms including Debenhams and Austin Reed.

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